Prosecutors' Office Establishment Preparation Team to Move into Government Gwacheon Complex Building 5

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] The Preparatory Group for the establishment of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (Gong-su-cheo) is pushing to move into Building 5 of the Government Complex Gwacheon.

On the 13th, the Gong-su-cheo Preparatory Group stated, "While promoting the move into Building 5 of the Gwacheon Complex, we are also reviewing measures to secure independence and security, such as setting up a security zone to control external access and separate access measures to prevent the exposure of the identity of those under investigation."

The Preparatory Group explained, "Ahead of the Gong-su-cheo launch on July 15, we have been making multifaceted efforts to find a building for Gong-su-cheo to move into among many public and private buildings in Seoul and its suburbs. Considering factors such as building size, facility security, and distance to the Seoul Central District Court, which has jurisdiction over Gong-su-cheo prosecution cases, we judged that Building 5 of the Government Complex Gwacheon is the most suitable candidate among the potential buildings."

They added, "Unlike a special prosecutor's office, which operates temporarily, Gong-su-cheo is a permanent investigative organization that requires not only investigative departments but also support departments such as personnel, inspection, operational support, and forensic investigation. Due to the nature of the investigative agency, various special facilities must also be equipped."

The Preparatory Group also said, "The Ministry of Justice is an occupant of Building 1 of the Government Complex Gwacheon. Currently, due to seismic reinforcement work in Building 1, some parts of Building 5 are being used temporarily, but the seismic reinforcement work will be completed before Gong-su-cheo moves in, and it will relocate to Building 1."

Meanwhile, the Gong-su-cheo Preparatory Group is actively working on preparing follow-up legislation such as investigation office regulations. The first Gong-su-cheo Chief is also a matter of interest. The candidate recommendation committee for the Gong-su-cheo Chief, established in the National Assembly, consists of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, Chief of the Judicial Administration Office Jo Jae-yeon, President of the Korean Bar Association Lee Chan-hee, two members recommended by the ruling party, and two members recommended by non-ruling party parliamentary negotiation groups. The seven recommendation committee members each propose candidates, and two final candidates who receive approval from at least six members are recommended to the President. The President nominates one of them as the Gong-su-cheo Chief, who is then appointed after a National Assembly confirmation hearing.

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