Nomination Candidate Kim Jin-wook of the Corruption Investigation Office Loses Mother... Temporary Suspension of Hearing Preparation

Candidate Kim Jin-wook, the first Chief of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency, is answering questions from reporters as he arrives at the hearing preparation office in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 5th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kim Jin-wook, the first nominee for the head of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC), temporarily halted preparations for the confirmation hearing on the 10th due to the passing of his mother.

The confirmation hearing preparation team stated that "since the nominee's mother passed away early this morning, the team will not come to work until the funeral arrangements are completed."

It is known that Kim's mother had been unconscious and battling illness in a nursing hospital since collapsing six years ago. Accordingly, preparations for Kim's hearing will be suspended until the funeral on the 12th.

However, it is expected that there will be no disruption to the scheduling of Kim's confirmation hearing. The National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee has not yet finalized the hearing date. The hearing is likely to be held on the 18th or 19th.

A member of the preparation team said, "Even if Kim does not come to work, the team will continue to prepare for the hearing without disruption, including preparing written questions and answers for the National Assembly."

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