Ministry of Justice Holds Prosecutor Personnel Committee Meeting Today... Discussing Principles and Criteria for Prosecutor Personnel Affairs
[Asia Economy Choi Seok-jin, Legal Affairs Specialist Reporter] On the 21st, the Ministry of Justice held a Prosecutor Personnel Committee meeting to discuss the principles and criteria for the regular personnel reshuffle scheduled for early next month.
The Ministry of Justice convened the Prosecutor Personnel Committee at 10 a.m. at the Government Complex Gwacheon to deliberate on the principles and criteria for personnel changes involving ordinary prosecutors.
The Prosecutor Personnel Committee consists of a total of 11 members, including one chairman, current prosecutors, judges, lawyers, law professors, and distinguished non-legal professionals with academic knowledge and integrity.
Amid Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo's opposition to Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye's recent policy to appoint an external major disaster expert as a chief prosecutor, it is expected that agenda items related to chief prosecutor-level personnel will not be raised at this meeting.
Currently, under Minister Park's directive, the Ministry of Justice is accepting applications for new appointments of chief prosecutor-level experienced prosecutors who have practical experience or expertise in major disasters, industrial accidents, industrial safety, or labor fields.
Since the application deadline is today, the meeting is expected to review agenda items related to the February regular personnel reshuffle targeting ordinary prosecutors and some mid-level executives.
Recently, Prosecutor General Kim conveyed to the Ministry of Justice his position that he cannot accept Minister Park's policy of appointing external personnel as chief prosecutors through an open recruitment process.
Kim cited reasons for his opposition, including ▲ potential conflicts with the intent of personnel-related laws such as the Prosecutors' Office Act and organizational regulations, ▲ concerns over infringing on the political neutrality and independence of the prosecution, and ▲ the possibility of lowering the self-esteem and morale of internal prosecution members.
Within the prosecution, opposition is growing against appointing external personnel without investigative experience as chief prosecutors, and the Blue House has also reportedly conveyed its opposition to the Ministry of Justice, stating that "it is burdensome to promote chief prosecutors at the end of the administration." However, Minister Park remains determined to proceed.
Yesterday, Minister Park said, "I fully understand the concerns and worries, but (Prosecutor General Kim) will also understand the need for professional response and approach to major disasters."
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He also emphasized, "Approaching this issue solely with investigative expertise cannot prevent major disasters," adding, "A completely new concept, change in perception, and new measures are necessary."
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