Kim Hugon, Chief Prosecutor of Seoul High Prosecutors' Office, "Prosecutors Should Continuously Spread Wings of Imagination"

Prosecutor's Office Insider: "A Person with Both Skill and Character... Highly Respected by Juniors"
Kim: "Lee Won-seok Will Uphold Political Neutrality and Fairness in Investigations More Than Anyone"

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] Kim Hu-gon, Seoul High Prosecutors' Office Chief Prosecutor (age 57, Judicial Research and Training Institute class 25), who was among the final four candidates for the first Prosecutor General under the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, posted a resignation message on the prosecution's internal network on the 6th. Kim's retirement ceremony is scheduled for the 7th.

Kim stated, "With the help of many seniors and staff, I have taken steps forward through trial and error and have come this far with honor," adding, "I now wish to return to the embrace of my family, which has been my hometown all along."

He continued, "I hope the prosecution becomes more creative and future-oriented," and urged, "The prosecution is always exhausted from blocking external pressures, but all the more so, I hope it continuously spreads the wings of imagination about a happy and enjoyable future prosecution."

Regarding Lee Won-seok, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office (age 53, class 27), who was nominated as a candidate for Prosecutor General, Kim said, "He possesses boundless wisdom to overcome difficulties and is someone who will uphold political neutrality and fairness in investigations more than anyone else," and evaluated, "It is a great relief for the prosecution that he becomes the Prosecutor General."

He added, "He is someone who will uphold political neutrality and fairness in investigations more than anyone else," and said, "He will not look only at one side, respects the roles of members in various fields such as criminal, trial, and enforcement, and is the right person to lead internal unity by ensuring appropriate personnel appointments."

Kim began his career as a prosecutor in 1996 and has held key positions such as Chief of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office Information and Communications Division, Head of the Special 1st Division at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, and spokesperson for the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. He also served as Chief of the Trial and Litigation Department at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Director of Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Justice, Chief Prosecutor of Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office, and Chief Prosecutor of Daegu District Prosecutors' Office before being appointed Chief Prosecutor of Seoul High Prosecutors' Office in May this year.

He has been highly regarded for both his ability and character, earning strong trust from junior prosecutors, and during this year's legislative phase of 'Geomsu Wanbak' (complete removal of prosecution's investigative authority), he took the lead in voicing opposition within the prosecution.

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