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Justice Ministry Restructures Prosecution and Investigation Roles

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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The Justice Ministry approved revised regulations for a new service. Nearly 70 percent of current investigator posts will be eliminated as investigative authority shifts to a new agency. The Public Prosecution Service will now concentrate on indictments and courtroom prosecutions, while the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency will take over major criminal investigations.

From koreaherald.com

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The new service, set to launch on October 2, will be scaled back, with prosecutors filling 80 to 85 percent of the current statutory quota. The government plans to reduce the number of serving prosecutors by leaving positions vacant until the National Assembly formally reduces the quota.

From koreaherald.com

Who's involved

  • justice ministryThe ministry approved the revised regulations governing the organization of the new justice service.
  • Kim Ji-yongHis leadership scope may change as the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency expands its mandate.

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