Gov't allocates $4.8 mil. to replace prosecution logos, signs

The Ministry of Justice has allocated a budget of 6.5 billion won, equivalent to $4.8 million, to replace logos, signs, and other branding from 67 prosecution offices across the nation prior to the inauguration of a new agency later this month. This financial allocation will be utilized to eradicate the existing Prosecution Service emblems, names, and other markings from the exteriors and windows of prosecutors' offices, along with associated signage.

The initiative to remove logos and signs commenced on Monday at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in southern Seoul's Seocho District, as well as other prosecution offices nationwide. A number of regional offices, such as the Seoul Eastern and Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Offices, have already transitioned their signage to the new Public Prosecution Service.

The incumbent prosecution service, which has been in operation for 78 years, is scheduled to be dissolved on Friday. The indictment functions will be transferred to the Public Prosecution Service, while investigations will be managed by law enforcement and a newly established Serious Crimes Investigation Agency. This reform aims to separate investigative and prosecutorial functions.