Kim Jin-wook and Park Beom-gye Meet Today... Director Kim to "Discuss Cooperation Plans"

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Kim Jin-wook, Chief of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit, will meet with Park Beom-gye, Minister of Justice, on the afternoon of the 9th to discuss cooperation measures.

Kim said in the morning at the Government Complex Gwacheon, "I have arranged to meet Minister Park this evening and am currently looking for a venue," adding, "If time permits, it will be held as a dinner meeting."

Starting with a visit to the National Cemetery on the 25th of last month, Kim has been carrying out a schedule of visits to key institutions related to the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit, including the National Assembly on the 26th, the President of the Korean Bar Association on the 27th, Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo of the Supreme Court on the 29th, and Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl the day before.

In particular, contrary to expectations, Kim reportedly exchanged various opinions with Prosecutor General Yoon for well over an hour regarding the prosecution's direction. When asked about the content of the conversation with Yoon, Kim explained, "Prosecutor General Yoon has extensive investigative experience and is well acquainted with the origins of prosecution systems in France, Germany, Japan, and other countries, so we discussed many related topics," adding, "He spoke about the direction the prosecution should take in the future, and it was an opportunity to exchange views."

However, Kim was reserved about the establishment of a practical channel with the prosecution mentioned the day before. He said, "Since we are a newly launched institution, there may be cases where we need to inquire about materials and other matters depending on the issue," and added, "If necessary, we could set up a permanent channel, but it is still a preliminary discussion."

Regarding the recommendation of members for the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit Personnel Committee requested from both ruling and opposition parties by the 16th, he explained, "No recommendations have been made yet," and "We do not inquire about the progress intermittently."

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