The National Assembly's Ministry of Interior and Safety Committee approved the report on Kim Ji-yong's nomination as the first chief of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency on the 15th, following an agreement between the ruling and opposition parties.
During a full committee meeting held that afternoon at Seoul City Hall, the committee voted on the report, which included both favorable and unfavorable opinions regarding Kim's candidacy.
Committee Chairman Kim Young-jin stated that the report was prepared based on the inquiries and responses from the previous day's confirmation hearing. He explained, "We reached an agreement to adopt the report, incorporating both the qualified and disqualified opinions."
During the confirmation hearing, Kim expressed agreement with the need for judicial reform raised by members of the ruling party, appearing to distance himself from the controversy surrounding pro-Yoon (pro-Yoon Suk Yeol) prosecutors by labeling former President Yoon Suk Yeol as a political prosecutor.
Kim clarified that he had no personal or professional ties to former President Yoon, asserting, "The presence of political prosecutors has made the prosecution a target for reform."
Meanwhile, the committee's approval of the report comes just 13 days after the request for the confirmation hearing was submitted to the National Assembly, indicating that Kim is likely to be appointed as the chief of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency soon.
Seong Gi-hong, the Chief of the Presidential Communication Office, hinted at President Lee Jae-myung's approval, stating, "It is difficult to point out any flaws or disqualifications that would hinder his work as chief of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, as he explained well during the hearing."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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