The Corruption Investigation Office holds first advisory panel meeting... Gathering expert opinions on 'communication data access'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (Gong-su-cheo) sought opinions from external experts regarding the controversy over 'telecommunication data inquiries.'

On the afternoon of the 3rd, Gong-su-cheo convened a meeting of the investigative advisory group composed of external experts at its Gwacheon office. This was the first meeting since the advisory group was formed. About ten people attended, including the advisory group members, Gong-su-cheo Chief Kim Jin-wook, and staff. The meeting was convened to gather external experts' opinions on the issue of wide-net telecommunication data inquiries.

According to the operational guidelines for the Gong-su-cheo investigative advisory group, the group can deliberate on technical and academic advisory matters necessary for human rights-friendly investigations and scientific investigations.

In response to severe criticism over the telecommunication data inquiry controversy, Gong-su-cheo expressed regret on December 24 last year and announced plans to review telecommunication-related investigative activities led by external personnel and then prepare measures to improve investigative operations. This meeting was a follow-up action to that announcement.

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