The Inspector Is Getting Promoted! [EN]: Chapter 220

Prosecutor, You’re Going Places! – Episode 220

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The photo showed a man standing confidently at the press line, looking straight ahead.

Numerous reporters aimed their cameras at him, flashes popping, and reporters with microphones stretched out their arms, trying to capture even one more sound bite.

The man in the center of the photo appeared to be in his early to late 40s.

I didn’t recognize him.

However, proving that the image wasn’t just a random snapshot, there were a few lines of text attached to the bottom of the photo.

-Heo Seung-geon, the chief of staff of KM Motors, voluntarily appeared at the Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office on the 20th. It was revealed that Heo Seung-geon turned himself in as the police investigation narrowed. He was booked without detention and is diligently cooperating with the investigation. The surprising fact is that he surrendered to the prosecutor’s office, not the police. Heo Seung-geon stated, ‘I apologize for causing concern and anger to the public,’ and explained his surrender and voluntary appearance, saying, ‘I decided to reveal everything directly to the prosecutor’s office to resolve the case more quickly, bypassing the police investigation.’ However, he left without answering whether he felt sorry for the victim. The Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office announced that it plans to investigate all allegations surrounding the Thunderbolt’s sexual assault and drug case. Meanwhile, the victim, Ms. A, is claiming that the suspect in this case is not Heo Seung-geon, foreshadowing difficulties in the investigation.

-Reporter Park So-min, Political District No. 1

Voluntarily appearing at the prosecutor’s office before being summoned by the police.

The answer was obvious.

It meant that the eldest son of the KM Group was the real culprit in this sexual assault case, just as Lee Jung-ho had said.

Otherwise, there was no way that the chief of staff of a *chaebol* [a large South Korean business conglomerate] would cover up the crime.

Perhaps he was promised a subsidiary company after serving his prison term.

As far as I know, the eldest son of the KM Group isn’t just some spoiled *chaebol* brat or someone who has been pushed out of the succession race, but the person who will inherit KM in the future.

Not only that, but I know that he is currently serving as the vice president of the *chaebol*, second only to the chairman of the KM Group. If so, it would only be a matter of time before he becomes the chairman of the KM Group.

The reason why this seemingly incompetent guy took the top spot in the succession race is simple.

Chairman Hong Min-gyu, the current head of the KM Group, was rapidly deteriorating in health.

Rather than letting the company fall into the hands of outsiders, it would be better to pass it down within the family, so they quickly confirmed the succession structure and handed it over. The eldest son gained great power in a short period, so he acted arrogantly and caused this incident.

The picture was clear in my head.

At that moment, Lee Jung-ho carefully opened his mouth.

“Chief Prosecutor?”

I must have been thinking too deeply.

“Ah, yes.”

I took my eyes off my phone and looked back at Lee Jung-ho.

“To answer your question from earlier…”

He smiled and continued.

“I didn’t make this offer to the other seven.”

Only then did Lee Jung-ho’s face brighten.

Creating many spies means more ears, but it also increases the risk of getting caught.

It would be more efficient to recruit only Lee Jung-ho, who has the best intelligence.

Of course, Lee Jung-ho isn’t the only spy planted in Line 1 [referring to a specific political or corporate faction].

Just as eight people were arrested on our side this time, there were also planted agents from Line 2 to Line 1.

However, those people are literally people sent from Line 2.

They are delivered to us through Representative Park Hyung-tae, the party leader.

In the process, there may be a filter in the transmission of information.

That’s why we need someone like Lee Jung-ho who directly delivers information to me.

Especially now that Choi Gyu-hyun has become president and the information of Line 1 is tightly sealed.

“If you go back to that line now, you’ll be treated poorly like the other seven who were caught this time. You know that, right?”

Lee Jung-ho nodded with a heavy heart.

“……Yes.”

“Even so, endure it. Even if the others are eliminated, the representative will be able to endure it.”

At that moment, his eyes sparkled.

He must have thought that the person I planted in Line 1 would help him.

But there is no such thing.

However, considering Lee Jung-ho’s intelligence, Choi Gyu-hyun or Line 1 will not easily abandon him.

He will be able to recover soon.

Even though it’s his own strength, if he thinks I helped him, his loyalty will deepen.

Like the placebo effect, it would be even better if he recovers faster thanks to that belief.

“You can contact me at this number from now on.”

I wrote down the contact number of the burner phone used by Director Lee Doo-hyung and handed it to him.

“I understand.”

“I’ll give you the details later separately.”

***

“KM Group…….”

Yoon Seol-ha couldn’t hide her surprised expression.

“I thought he wouldn’t be an ordinary guy, but a *chaebol* vice president is unexpected.”

She looked at me with worried eyes.

“Are you really going to be okay? If Choi Gyu-hyun is backing him, it won’t be easy to deal with him.”

“Isn’t it natural that if you commit a crime, you should be punished, regardless of whether you are a *chaebol* or not?”

I answered without hesitation.

“At least that’s how it should be in Korea. In a country ruled by law, how can you call it a proper country if a prosecutor is afraid of a *chaebol*?”

Yoon Seol-ha nodded as if she had expected it.

“You’re still the chief prosecutor.”

She asked, unable to hide her smile.

“Then how should we proceed?”

“Gather all the special investigation prosecutors in the conference room.”

I twisted the corners of my mouth.

“We need to show the KM Group the power of the prosecution properly.”

***

Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office Conference Room.

Dozens of prosecutors sat up straight and looked at me standing on the platform.

-Hello, this is Choi Seo-joon.

As I gave a light smile, thunderous applause erupted.

The special investigation department is a place where only the best of the best prosecutors are selected and gathered, and only those who can be trusted.

In short, it is a place where my direct subordinates are gathered.

Even so, most of them have never met me properly.

Since I have risen to the level of chief prosecutor, there is no chance to meet them directly unless they are at the level of department head.

Therefore, there were those who looked up to me with respectful eyes and those who looked at me with curious eyes as if they were looking at a celebrity.

That’s how significant it was that I would directly call and address the special investigation department.

-The special investigation department is the core and face of the Korean prosecution, and the symbol of the Central District Prosecutor’s Office. So you can be proud and carry yourselves with pride.

The prosecutors’ faces began to fill with pride.

-The fact that I, the chief prosecutor, have gathered such a special investigation department and come here in person means that it is not an ordinary matter. Everyone must have noticed that.

This much foreshadowing is enough.

I put my hands on the podium and started talking.

-This time, the opponent is a *chaebol*. Not just any *chaebol*, but a *chaebol* vice president.

From afar, I could see the pupils of some prosecutors dilating.

However, there was no sound of murmuring.

-Moreover, he is a person who has been confirmed to become the *chaebol* chairman in terms of succession.

I slowly looked around the prosecutors and continued.

-KM Group, have you all heard of it?

One of the top five *chaebols* in Korea.

Some prosecutors began to gasp, surprised.

-Before I start talking about the case in earnest, I’ll say it in advance. It is common to get hurt when dealing with a *chaebol* group. Even though you are in this glorious special investigation department, you can be transferred to a remote position at any time, or you may end up opening a law firm.

I lowered my voice even more seriously.

-It’s that risky. So, if you are burdened by this case, you can leave this conference room now. However, I will not give you any disadvantages or discrimination in personnel matters. I promise you that.

As I turned my head, Yoon Seol-ha directly opened the door of the conference room.

-You can leave without worrying about what others think.

I looked at Director Lee Doo-hyung and said playfully.

-Director Lee, Deputy Director Jang, close your eyes.

They smiled at my words and closed their eyes.

In fact, I had no intention of giving anyone disadvantages or blaming them for leaving.

You have to take care of your own life.

In other departments, the junior prosecutors would have looked around and watched the reactions of those around them or left cautiously, but here, no one even turned their heads.

No, rather, the prosecutors’ eyes were shining.

Like that of a mountaineer facing the Himalayas.

Without exception, with firm expressions… No, they were even clenching their fists as if they were looking forward to and excited about dealing with a *chaebol*.

Seeing this, I couldn’t help but laugh.

Yes.

This is what a special investigation department should be.

It wouldn’t be worth hearing the name “Choi Seo-joon’s division” unless it was this much.

After 5 minutes filled with silence and firm determination, I exhaled and raised my head.

-It seems like there are no friends who are going to leave, so let’s close the door.

Yoon Seol-ha firmly closed and locked the door.

Seeing a junior prosecutor in the distance swallowing hard as if he was looking forward to it, a smile formed on my lips without me knowing.

It’s like a special investigation department.

-Please check the inside of the drawer of the desk in front of you.

There is a document that has been printed out in advance regarding the matters related to this case.

It is the content filed by Yoon Seol-ha, but it is content that anyone who is interested in this case knows to some extent.

-The guy we’re going to catch is the perpetrator of the sexual assault case that is being buried in this Thunderbolt Gate.

Once again, the eyes of the special investigation prosecutors were focused on me.

-First of all, let’s reveal the real culprit.

Everyone couldn’t hide their surprised expressions at the words that they knew the real culprit.

-KM Group’s eldest son, Hong Tae-min.

I continued without hesitation.

-In other words, this investigation is a targeted investigation. Of course, it’s not for political purposes, but an investigation to punish this guy because we know he’s the real culprit.

I trusted the special investigation department, so there was no need to filter my words.

Also, if we move on this scale, Hong Tae-min will naturally realize that he has become a target.

Then there was no need to move secretly.

We have to go openly and confidently.

-You can use all sorts of methods to catch this son of a bitch, whether it’s a sting operation or a planned investigation.

I twisted the corners of my mouth with all my might.

-I look forward to it, special investigation department.