Ministry of Justice Appoints Won Hye-wook, Inha University Vice President, to Prosecutor General Recommendation Committee

Won Hye-wook, Vice President of Inha University

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The Ministry of Justice announced on the 19th that it has appointed Won Hye-wook, Vice President of Inha University, as a non-ex officio member of the Prosecutor General Candidate Recommendation Committee, filling the vacancy left by Son Won-je, editorial writer of Hankyoreh, who resigned.

The Ministry of Justice explained, "Considering Vice President Won's extensive understanding and experience in legal affairs and prosecution, as well as his flexible judgment and rational character, which have earned him widespread trust." Vice President Won also served as a member of the candidate recommendation committee that selected Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl in 2019. He has also served as a member of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office's Prosecution Reform Committee.

Previously, the Ministry of Justice appointed Son as one of the three non-ex officio members of the candidate recommendation committee. However, Son, as an active journalist, felt burdened by participating in the selection of the successor to the Prosecutor General amid intense political and social conflicts, and voluntarily resigned on the 15th. The candidate recommendation committee plans to receive nominations from the public for individuals deemed suitable as candidates for the Prosecutor General recommendation until the 22nd.

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