Ministry of Justice Appoints Professor Han Ki-jung of Seoul National University as Chair of Inspection Committee

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Han Kijeong, Dean of Seoul National University Law School, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Ministry of Justice Inspection Committee.

On the 24th, the Ministry of Justice announced that it had selected six new members, including Chairperson Han, who are highly respected and experienced in various fields.

The Inspection Committee is responsible for making recommendations on important inspection and audit cases within the Ministry of Justice. It is composed of 7 to 13 internal and external members, with the chairperson and vice-chairperson positions designated for external members.

On the same day, Park Beomgye, Minister of Justice, told the committee members, "Please provide correct opinions and directions through active discussions on inspection matters so that inspection cases are handled fairly and transparently, and so that the Ministry of Justice and prosecution can uphold integrity and ethical awareness that meet the public’s expectations."

The Ministry of Justice stated, "We plan to continuously work on revitalizing the Inspection Committee by considering appointing new members from various generations, expanding fairness and diversity, and improving the organizational culture of the Ministry of Justice and prosecution as well as establishing and strengthening inspection functions."

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