President Moon: "If the Prosecution Stands Upright, South Korea's Democracy Will Progress" (Comprehensive)

After the Appointment Ceremony of Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo... Kim Oh-soo: "I Will Make This an Opportunity to Transform the Prosecution into a People-Centered Institution"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in stated on the 1st during a reception following the appointment ceremony of Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo, "If the prosecution stands upright, it is the path for the development of democracy in the Republic of Korea."

Park Kyung-mi, spokesperson for the Blue House, conveyed through a written briefing that "President Moon presented the appointment letter to the Prosecutor General this afternoon. During the reception after the appointment ceremony, President Moon said, 'I believe you will play a significant role in transforming the prosecution into a fair institution that meets the expectations of the people.'"

President Moon urged, "Prosecutor General Kim has extensive experience in important positions within the prosecution and the Ministry of Justice, and enjoys strong trust both domestically and internationally, so I ask you to achieve results as Prosecutor General."

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President Moon added, "In the process of settling prosecution reforms such as the adjustment of investigative authority between the prosecution and the police, please lead the junior prosecutors well so that they take pride in being the main agents of reform themselves."

Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo said, "I feel a heavy responsibility rather than joy in being appointed during difficult times," and pledged, "Since the authority of the prosecution comes from the people, I will create an opportunity to transform it into a 'people-centered prosecution' with the mindset of serving the people."

Meanwhile, when President Moon mentioned, "I understand that Prosecutor General Kim's son was born in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, and his daughter in Jangheung, Jeollanam-do," Kim explained, "I have been transferred 23 times."

Prosecutor General Kim stated, "Recently, personnel changes in the prosecution have improved, making it more predictable where and when one will be assigned, but I will continue to work on further improvements."

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