The South Korean government has officially begun efforts to recover assets linked to pro-Japanese collaborators.
On June 22, the Ministry of Justice, led by Minister Jeong Seong-ho, launched a preparatory committee for the Pro-Japanese Asset Investigation Committee at the government complex in Gwacheon.
The preparatory committee, headed by prosecutor Lee Young-chang, consists of 11 members dispatched from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the Korea Forest Service.
Minister Jeong presented the appointment certificate to Lee and stated, "The establishment of this preparatory committee is a cornerstone for realizing historical justice through the recovery of pro-Japanese assets. I urge you to ensure that the committee can successfully launch and operate immediately after its official establishment in December."
The preparatory committee will be responsible for laying the groundwork for the recovery of pro-Japanese assets, including drafting relevant regulations, organizing the committee's structure and budget, securing office space, and developing investigation plans, from now until the committee's official launch on December 3.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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