Prosecutors Recruitment at the Corruption Investigation Office: 23 Positions Open... Application Period from Next Month 2 to 4

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (hereinafter referred to as the HCIA) announced on the 24th that it will publicly recruit 23 prosecutors.

The HCIA prosecutors consist of 4 chief prosecutors and 19 regular prosecutors. Chief prosecutors must have held a lawyer's license for more than 12 years, and regular prosecutors must have held a lawyer's license for more than 7 years to be eligible to apply.

The HCIA plans to give preference to candidates who have obtained domestic or international doctoral degrees in specific fields such as finance and securities, as well as those holding certifications such as certified public accountant, tax accountant, or foreign lawyer licenses.

Applications will be accepted from the 2nd to the 4th of next month. In the document screening stage, qualification requirements will be evaluated, and in the interview stage, the following will be assessed: ▲ mindset as a public official ▲ professional knowledge and application ability ▲ creativity, willpower, and potential for development ▲ accuracy and logic of expression ▲ manners, conduct, and sincerity.

After the interviews, the HCIA Personnel Committee will finalize the recommended candidates and submit them to the President, who will make the final appointments. The Personnel Committee consists of seven members: the head and deputy head of the agency, one external expert appointed by the head, and two members recommended by each of the ruling and opposition parties.

HCIA prosecutors who are former prosecutors cannot exceed half of the total number, and HCIA Chief Kim Jin-wook has also announced plans not to accept current prosecutors on secondment. The term of office for prosecutors is three years, with the possibility of renewal up to three times.

Chief Kim stated, "To create a just country free of corruption through fearless investigations into high-ranking officials' corruption, the interest and participation of outstanding and dedicated talents who share this mission are necessary."

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