The New Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is Standing Commissioner Moon Ho-seung... Jang Wan-ik Resigns

Mun Ho-seung, Chairman of the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] Moon Ho-seung (62), a standing commissioner, has been elected as the new chairman of the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters (Sacheomwi).

On the morning of the 19th, Sacheomwi announced at the plenary committee meeting that it had decided on the appointment of the new chairman following the resignation of Chairman Jang Wan-ik (58).

Moon, the new chairman, graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Political Science and Diplomacy and entered public service through the 28th Administrative Examination. He has served as the National Tax Service Auditor, Director of the Board of Audit and Inspection Research Institute, Director of Planning and Coordination, and Second Deputy Secretary-General. In March 2018, he was appointed as a standing commissioner of Sacheomwi and has served as the chair of the Sewol Ferry Disaster Investigation Subcommittee.

Chairman Moon stated, "I will fulfill Sacheomwi's historic mission of thoroughly investigating disasters, building a safer society, and properly supporting victims."

Regarding former Chairman Jang's resignation, Sacheomwi explained, "He took responsibility for not completing the investigation within the two-year activity period of Sacheomwi."

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