Politics · South Korea · 12 hrs ago
South Korea’s major crimes agency plans limits on naming suspects
South Korea’s Major Crimes Investigation Agency has drafted new rules for how it communicates about investigations.
The rules would bar it from naming senior public officials and large-company CEOs under investigation.
They would also allow the agency to seek damages from media outlets that publish false reports.
The rules differ from those used by the Justice Ministry and prosecutors in the past and under the current system.
Legal professionals say the restrictions could be too strict and limit the public’s right to know about major crime investigations.
The agency is dedicated to investigating serious crimes.
The source does not say when the rules will take effect or what happens next.
South Korea’s Major Crimes Investigation Agency has prepared rules that would bar it from publicly naming suspects, including senior public officials and executives of large companies.
The rules would also allow the agency to seek damages from media outlets that publish incorrect reports.
The provisions differ from current and past publicity rules for the Justice Ministry and prosecution agencies.
Legal professionals have warned that strict disclosure limits could restrict the public’s right to know.
- Who
- South Korea’s Major Crimes Investigation Agency.
- What
- It has prepared rules limiting the public naming of suspects and allowing claims for damages over incorrect media reports.
- When
- Reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
Major Crimes Investigation Agency
Legal professionals
Public disclosure
Major Crimes Investigation Agency
Its prepared rules would prevent it from naming suspects, including senior public officials and large-company executives.
Legal professionals
The rules may be too strict and could limit the public’s right to know.
Media errors
Major Crimes Investigation Agency
It would be able to seek damages from media outlets that publish incorrect reports.
Legal professionals
Not stated.
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- Agency
- Major Crimes Investigation Agency
- Suspects covered
- Senior public officials and executives of large companies
- Proposed media measure
- Agency may seek damages for incorrect reports
- Reported
- November 9, 2026