Corruption Investigation Office Prosecution Review Committee Concludes "Jo Hee-yeon Should Be Prosecuted"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (PCC) Prosecution Deliberation Committee concluded on the 30th that Cho Hee-yeon, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent, who has been accused of unfair special hiring of dismissed teachers, should be prosecuted.

The Prosecution Deliberation Committee reviewed Superintendent Cho's case from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the same day and announced, "We have deliberated and resolved to prosecute regarding the main charges against the persons involved in this case."

Superintendent Cho has been under investigation by the PCC for allegations of improperly intervening to allow five dismissed teachers, including those from the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (JeonGyoJo), to be specially hired in 2018 (abuse of authority and violation of the State Public Officials Act). This is the first case handled by the PCC since its establishment.

The Prosecution Deliberation Committee also decided that former Chief Secretary A, who is accused of handling the special hiring procedures, should be prosecuted as well.

According to PCC regulations, the advisory results must be "respected." The PCC is expected to make a final decision soon regarding the disposition of Superintendent Cho and others based on this outcome.

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