Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for stern punishment for law enforcement officials accused of abusing their authority to cover up or fabricate cases, denouncing such acts as "unforgivable."

Lee made the remarks during a meeting with senior aides after lawmakers accused some prosecutors of exerting inappropriate influence over investigations during this year's parliamentary audit sessions, Yonhap News Agency reported.

"There were criticisms over problems related to some law enforcement agencies during the recent parliamentary audit. Such acts undermine democracy and the rule of law, and they are unforgivable acts that disrupt public order," Lee said, without mentioning specific cases.

Lee said some investigators had abused their official authority to conce

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