One 'Gongsucheo Prosecutor' Recently Resigned... Four Prosecutor Positions Vacant View original image

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] A prosecutor at the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (Gong-su-cheo) recently submitted a letter of resignation. The Gong-su-cheo now has 4 vacancies out of its 25 prosecutor positions.


According to Gong-su-cheo on the 13th, Prosecutor Kim, belonging to the Investigation Division 3 (Chief Prosecutor Choi Seok-gyu), recently submitted a resignation letter. Gong-su-cheo is currently processing Prosecutor Kim's resignation in accordance with relevant regulations.


Before Prosecutor Kim expressed his intention to resign, Gong-su-cheo had announced recruitment for 2 chief prosecutors and 1 regular prosecutor to fill the 22 prosecutor positions. The related procedures are currently underway. However, with Prosecutor Kim's resignation, even if recruitment is completed, one position will remain vacant.



The "Act on the Establishment and Operation of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office" stipulates that the number of prosecutors, including the chief and deputy chief, shall not exceed 25. Currently, excluding Prosecutor Kim who expressed his intention to resign, the total number of prosecutors at Gong-su-cheo is 21.


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