Interior Minister Orders Inspection of Gwangju Serious Crime Investigation Agency Head Im Eun-jung Over Criticizing Agency Chief Nominee

Interior Minister Yoon Ho-jung has ordered an inspection of Im Eun-jung, head of the Gwangju branch of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, who has openly criticized Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the inaugural chief of the agency.

Minister Yoon stated this in a post on social media, saying, "Agency Head Im seems to be confusing the Serious Crime Investigation Agency with a political institution rather than an investigative body."

This inspection order is in accordance with the Serious Crime Investigation Agency Act, which stipulates that the Minister of the Interior and Safety commands and supervises the head of the agency and its subordinate officials.

Previously, Im targeted nominee Kim, criticizing that "the inaugural head of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency is the agency's number one investigator," and adding, "Someone who should serve as a negative example must not become the first."
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