Ministry of Justice to Hold Prosecutor Personnel Committee Meeting on 27th... Discussing Criteria for Chief Prosecutor-Level Appointments

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Ministry of Justice is set to begin discussions on prosecutorial personnel appointments following the inauguration of the new Prosecutor General.

According to legal circles on the 25th, the Ministry of Justice will hold a Prosecutorial Personnel Committee meeting on the afternoon of the 27th to review the promotion and transfer criteria for positions at the level of Chief Prosecutor and above. It is reported that the Ministry recently notified committee members of this schedule.

The Ministry of Justice plans to operate this Prosecutorial Personnel Committee in a substantive manner to ensure fairness in prosecutorial appointments. This plan was also included in the presidential briefing earlier this year.

In the past, criticism has been raised that the Prosecutorial Personnel Committee was largely symbolic, as personnel decisions were announced on the same day or the day after the committee meetings. However, this time, the Ministry intends to draft specific personnel plans based on the criteria discussed at the committee.

The Ministry of Justice has stated that once Prosecutor General nominee Kim Oh-soo assumes office, the new Prosecutor General’s opinions on personnel matters will also be heard. Previously, the Ministry announced plans to formalize and increase transparency in the process of exchanging personnel opinions between the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General.

The prevailing expectation is that this round of prosecutorial personnel appointments will be conducted on a large scale.

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