New major crimes chief nominee vows not to give in to external pressure
Kim Ji-yong, nominee to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA), emphasized political neutrality and independence at his parliamentary confirmation hearing Wednesday, vowing to pursue investigations without yielding to external pressure. "I will conduct investigations impartially, upholding political neutrality and independence," Kim said in his opening remarks at the…
Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to head the new Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA), pledged at a parliamentary confirmation hearing to remain politically neutral and independent. Kim stated that his top priority would be conducting impartial investigations that uphold political neutrality and independence. He assured the National Assembly that SCIA investigations would be based solely on the law and principles, with no yielding to external pressure.
The SCIA was formed on October 2 as part of a major overhaul of the criminal justice system, which removes prosecutors' independent investigative powers. Kim emphasized that the agency would fully fulfill its role in maintaining judicial justice and protecting the public's daily lives. He outlined four key tasks he plans to accomplish to earn public trust.
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