Kim Jin-wook: "The first investigation by the Public Corruption Investigation Office can be conducted without prior notice"

[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] Kim Jin-wook, head of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (Gong-su-cheo), stated that the first investigation case could proceed without being announced.

On the 8th, Kim told reporters on his way to the Government Complex Gwacheon, "If necessary, a public announcement should be made for the first investigation case, but it can also be conducted without disclosure," adding, "It will depend on the nature of the case."

Regarding the scheduled meeting with Prosecutor General Yoon in the afternoon, he said, "It is simply a courtesy meeting," and "There will be no special agenda." When asked if he plans to meet Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye before the Lunar New Year, he replied, "Yes." Initially, Kim planned to meet Minister Park before Prosecutor General Yoon, but it is known that coordinating schedules with Minister Park was difficult.

Regarding the investigation unit's regulations, he said, "I plan to finalize them within this month," adding, "Once decided, they must be applied as is, so there is no need to rush, and it just needs to be completed before the investigation team is formed."

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