Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, reported on October 2 that he and his family hold assets totaling approximately 3.8 billion won (about $2.8 million).
According to the personnel hearing request submitted to the National Assembly, Kim owns two apartments in Bundang, Seongnam, and a 50% share of a leasehold in an apartment in Seocho-gu, Seoul, amounting to 1.7 billion won (about $1.3 million). Additionally, he reported 285.6 million won (about $215,000) in bank deposits and a 30 million won (about $22,000) investment in the law firm he is affiliated with.
Kim's spouse reportedly holds assets worth 2 billion won (about $1.5 million), including a 50% share in one of the two apartments in Bundang and a 50% share of the leasehold in the Seocho apartment. Their two children, born in 2000 and 2004, have assets of approximately 52.2 million won (about $39,000) and 25.6 million won (about $19,000), respectively.
Kim served in the Army from 1988 to 1990 and was discharged as a sergeant. His eldest son, who is currently a college student, has not yet fulfilled his military service obligations. Kim's team stated that his son is scheduled to enlist on November 30.
President Lee Jae-myung, in the personnel hearing request, stated that Kim is the right person to lead the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to law and principles in addressing serious crimes while prioritizing the protection of citizens' rights and human rights. He noted that Kim possesses the qualities necessary to consolidate investigative capabilities and establish a criminal justice system that the public can trust.
According to the personnel hearing request submitted to the National Assembly, Kim owns two apartments in Bundang, Seongnam, and a 50% share of a leasehold in an apartment in Seocho-gu, Seoul, amounting to 1.7 billion won (about $1.3 million). Additionally, he reported 285.6 million won (about $215,000) in bank deposits and a 30 million won (about $22,000) investment in the law firm he is affiliated with.
Kim's spouse reportedly holds assets worth 2 billion won (about $1.5 million), including a 50% share in one of the two apartments in Bundang and a 50% share of the leasehold in the Seocho apartment. Their two children, born in 2000 and 2004, have assets of approximately 52.2 million won (about $39,000) and 25.6 million won (about $19,000), respectively.
Kim served in the Army from 1988 to 1990 and was discharged as a sergeant. His eldest son, who is currently a college student, has not yet fulfilled his military service obligations. Kim's team stated that his son is scheduled to enlist on November 30.
President Lee Jae-myung, in the personnel hearing request, stated that Kim is the right person to lead the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to law and principles in addressing serious crimes while prioritizing the protection of citizens' rights and human rights. He noted that Kim possesses the qualities necessary to consolidate investigative capabilities and establish a criminal justice system that the public can trust.
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