Kim Jin-wook, Head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, "Reorganizing and Systematizing to Meet Public Expectations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Kim Jin-wook, Chief of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (Gong-su-cheo), expressed his intention to reform the organization on the 1st anniversary of the office's launch on the 21st.

On the morning of the day, as he arrived at the Gong-su-cheo building in Gwacheon, Chief Kim met with reporters and said, "We will reorganize the organization and system to meet the expectations of the people," bowing his head. He also added, "Please refer to the commemorative speech for detailed information."

This was his first direct appearance in the media in 218 days since the press conference on June 17 last year. After being appointed as the inaugural Chief of Gong-su-cheo, Kim had responded to reporters' questions on his way to work, but since April 20 last year, he had avoided contact with the press by entering the Gong-su-cheo premises directly in an official vehicle.

However, on this day, marking the 1st anniversary, he got out of the car and walked to the reporters waiting outside the fence, making a brief statement that drew attention.

Meanwhile, Gong-su-cheo plans to hold a private commemorative event in the afternoon on the 1st anniversary at the building, attended only by 28 people including the Chief, Deputy Chief, department heads, and prosecutors.

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