Lawmakers seek tougher penalties for investigators who shield relatives

A bill seeking tougher punishment for investigators who abuse their authority to conceal crimes committed by relatives was introduced at the National Assembly last week, amid fallout from the case of Jang Yoon-gi. Jang is suspected of rape and murder. His father, a police officer, allegedly obtained information about the investigation from colleagues and destroyed key evidence. Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Kim Dong-ah introduced the bill Wednesday. If passed, it would impose heavier penalties