Gov't to open public nominations for head of new investigation agency
The interior ministry said Wednesday it plans to form a nomination committee for the inaugural chief of the planned Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and accept candidate recommendations from the public until next week. The announcement comes as the agency is scheduled to launch on Oct. 2 as part of a sweeping reform to the criminal justice system that strips prosecutors of their independent…
The government plans to open public nominations to select the first chief of the upcoming Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, according to the interior ministry. The selection process will involve a committee of nine members who will review recommendations from the public until next Wednesday. The agency is set to commence operations on October 2nd as part of a comprehensive reform to the criminal justice system, which aims to reduce prosecutors' investigative capabilities.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety will narrow the candidate list down to at least three individuals before recommending a final candidate to President Lee Jae Myung for appointment following a parliamentary confirmation hearing. Candidates must possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in legal or investigative fields and adhere to the criteria outlined in the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency Act. The agency will focus on investigating seven categories of major crimes, including corruption.
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