The First Step of the Corruption Investigation Office... Choo "I Was Anxious Waiting for the Arrival"

On the afternoon of the 21st, at the signboard unveiling ceremony of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office held at the Government Gwacheon Complex, Nam Gi-myeong, head of the Preparatory Group for the establishment of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, Choo Mi-ae, Minister of Justice, Yoon Ho-jung, Chairman of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, and Kim Jin-wook, Chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, unveiled the signboard. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency officially launched on the 21st. Kim Jin-wook, the head of the agency, along with Yoon Ho-jung, Chairman of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Choo Mi-ae, Minister of Justice, and Nam Ki-myung, Head of the Preparatory Committee for the agency's establishment, attended the plaque unveiling ceremony held that day.

In his congratulatory speech, Minister Choo said, "There were many anxious moments wondering when this day would come," adding, "Many people must have spent sleepless nights worrying." He continued, "The launch of the agency was possible because of the hopes of the candlelight citizens who wished for prosecutorial reform," and said, "The Moon Jae-in administration has put a full stop to the Kim Dae-jung administration's pledge."

Chairman Yoon stated, "The fact that the monopoly of prosecution by the prosecution has been partially dismantled is itself the significance of the launch," and added, "I hope it stands at the forefront as a human rights-friendly investigative agency." Head Nam said, "I hope the agency becomes an institution trusted and loved by all citizens, serving as a stepping stone toward an advanced Korea where justice flows like a strong river."

The event was held shortly after Kim's inauguration ceremony, following about five minutes of brief conversation. Kim immediately began his duties that day. He said, "As the first head of the agency, I will take the road less traveled from the perspective of the people, with the mindset of laying the foundation, even if just a cornerstone."

On the afternoon of the 21st, the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office plaque ceremony was held at the Government Gwacheon Complex. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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