President Lee Jae Myung has nominated former senior prosecutor Kim Ji-yong to lead the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, set to launch October 2. The agency will investigate seven categories of major crimes as part of reforms to reduce prosecutors' investigative powers.
The appointment of Kim Ji-yong marks a significant step in South Korea's judicial reform, aiming to reduce the investigative powers of prosecutors and establish a new agency focused on serious crimes.
President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Kim Ji-yong, a former senior prosecutor, to serve as the inaugural head of the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency. The agency is slated to begin operations on October 2, taking over investigative responsibilities from prosecutors as part of a broader reform to strip them of such powers under a revised Criminal Procedure Act.
Kim Ji-yong previously held the position of chief of the criminal affairs department at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung expressed confidence in Kim's suitability for the role, citing his extensive experience in investigations and his capacity to promptly establish and lead the new body. The nomination is expected to be referred to the National Assembly for a confirmation hearing.
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