Attorney Jeong Sun-shin, Former Prosecutor, Appointed as 2nd Chief of National Investigation Headquarters

Attorney Jeong Soon-shin appointed as the 2nd Chief of the National Investigation Headquarters [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency announced on the 24th that it will appoint Attorney Jeong Sunshin as the 2nd Chief of the National Investigation Headquarters.

Attorney Jeong, a former prosecutor, is an investigation expert who has held key prosecutorial positions including Human Rights Supervisor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office, and Director of the Yongin Branch of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.

Attorney Jeong was finally selected through a competitive recruitment process based on career experience and is expected to lead the National Investigation Headquarters for the next two years until February 25, 2025. The inauguration date is the 27th.

The National Police Agency explained the appointment of Attorney Jeong by stating, "Considering that the police will be responsible for most investigations as the primary investigative agency, it was necessary to strengthen the police's responsibility and investigative capabilities by recruiting an experienced external figure."

The National Police Agency added that it will build a police investigation system prioritizing public safety centered on the new Chief of the National Investigation Headquarters, Jeong Sunshin.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.