{
  "id": 7273951,
  "title": "New investigation agency chief nominee supports criminal justice system reform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/new-investigation-agency-chief-nominee-supports-criminal-justice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T08:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260914/new-investigation-agency-chief-nominee-supports-criminal-justice-system-reform"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to head the upcoming Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, has expressed support for ongoing efforts to reform the criminal justice system, according to his remarks on Monday. The former prosecutor addressed questions from lawmakers about his past opposition to such reforms.\n\nKim stated that he is \"deeply reflecting\" on the fact that the prosecution service he once belonged to has lost public trust and may ultimately be dismantled. He actively supports the core principle of criminal justice reform, which calls for separating investigations from indictments.\n\nSome lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party and the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party have criticized Kim's nomination, alleging that he once opposed stripping the prosecution of its investigative powers while serving as a prosecutor. Kim clarified that his earlier stance was driven by a desire to protect victims' rights, not to defend the prosecution's investigative powers.",
  "summary": "The nominee to lead the planned Serious Crimes Investigation Agency said Monday he supports the ongoing reform to the criminal justice system, refuting criticism that he previously opposed such efforts. Kim Ji-yong, a former prosecutor tapped as the new agency's inaugural head, made the remarks as some lawmakers have raised questions about his past remarks in opposition of efforts to reform the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kim Ji-yong supports criminal justice reform efforts.",
    "Former prosecutor reflects on lost public trust in prosecution service.",
    "Kim clarifies earlier stance was to protect victims' rights."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "New investigation agency chief nominee says supports criminal justice system reform",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/new-investigation-agency-chief-nominee-says-supports-criminal-justice",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:06:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "New investigation agency chief nominee supports criminal justice system reform",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/new-investigation-agency-chief-nominee-supports-criminal-justice-7276143",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:32:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}