Minister of Public Administration and Security "Director Lim Eun-jeong of the Gwangju Heavy Investigations Office orders inspection... Misunderstanding of the Central Investigation Agency's political agency" (comprehensive)

On the 11th, Minister of Public Administration and Security Yoon Ho-jung ordered an inspection of Lim Eun-jung, head of the Gwangju Regional Central Investigation Agency, who had publicly criticized Kim Ji-yong, the first candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Office.

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Minister Yoon's order for this inspection is in accordance with the 'Act on the Organization and Operation of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Serious Crime Investigation Agency Act)'. It is accepted as the first exercise of supervisory power as the Minister of Public Administration and Security since the launch of the Heavy Water Investigation Administration.

Article 6 of the Serious Investigations Agency Act stipulates, “The Minister of Public Administration and Security generally directs and supervises the Director of the Serious Crimes Investigation Office and his staff. However, for specific cases, he directs and supervises only the Director of the Serious Crimes Investigation Office.”

Minister Yoon pointed out, “There are many citizens who are concerned that the executives of a newly established agency to establish justice in our society, including public corruption, economy, cyber, and drug crimes, are preoccupied with criticizing the candidate for the head of the Central Investigation Agency.”

At the same time, he expressed concern, saying, "I am concerned that past wrongful practices such as political intervention and collective action by the prosecution may be transferred to the Central Investigation Agency."

Minister Yoon said, “The verification of candidates for the head of the Central Investigation Agency will be conducted in accordance with the Constitution and laws by the President, who has the appointing authority, and the National Assembly, which is responsible for the personnel hearing.”

He then repeatedly emphasized, "The Central Investigation Agency's not neglecting the task of establishing discipline against behavior that is inconsistent with the dignity of a high-ranking public official and the mission of the institution will also be a part of the prosecution reform ordered by the sovereign people."

Previously, Lim Eun-jeong, head of the Gwangju Heavy Water Investigations Office, posted a post on her Facebook page and criticized candidate Ji-yong Kim, saying, "The first head of the Heavy Water Investigations Office is the first serious investigation officer," and "On the other hand, a person who should be a teacher should not become the number one."