Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's Prosecutor Personnel Appointment Imminent... Controversy Intensifies Over Supreme Prosecutors' Office's Pre-Demand for Personnel List
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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A senior Blue House official explained on the 8th, when asked about the prosecution personnel appointments, "The president has the authority over appointments of all senior public officials across all ministries."
The senior Blue House official added, "I have not confirmed what discussions have taken place regarding personnel appointments or how far along the process is at this stage. I cannot provide details on each appointment, whether internal or external," emphasizing, "I hope there will be a reconsideration of the definition of personnel authority."
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Meanwhile, amid speculation that Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's prosecution personnel appointments are imminent, controversy has arisen over the prior delivery of the prosecution personnel list to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. The Ministry of Justice requested opinions regarding the prosecution appointments from the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, but the latter stated, "We have not received the personnel proposal," indicating their unwillingness to cooperate with the Ministry of Justice's request.
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