# South Korean prosecution reform and SCIA establishment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-prosecution-reform-and-scia-establishment > Updated: 2026-09-09T06:13:37.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. President Lee Jae-myung nominated attorney Kim Ji-yong to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA), which is scheduled to launch on October 2. The nomination faced criticism from members of the ruling coalition and the Rebuilding Korea Party, who questioned Kim’s philosophy regarding the separation of investigation and indictment, labeling him a “pro-prosecution” figure. In response to these concerns, Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung defended Kim’s commitment to prosecution reform and human rights. Yoon also addressed structural concerns regarding the Prosecution Service, noting that the government is discussing potential amendments to the organizational plan. Additionally, the government is working to address personnel shortages for the SCIA, which has currently filled approximately 61% of its target staff of 2,874. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Minister Yoon defends SCIA nominee and discusses prosecution reform Minister Yoon Ho-jung defended SCIA nominee Kim Ji-yong and announced discussions to amend the Prosecution Service's organizational structure to ensure effective prosecution reform. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-yoon-defends-scia-nominee-and-discusses-prosecution-reform ### 2026-09-08: Kim Ji-yong nominated as first head of Serious Crime Investigation Agency President Lee Jae-myung nominated Kim Ji-yong as the first head of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, sparking political backlash over his past opposition to reducing prosecutorial powers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-ji-yong-nominated-as-first-head-of-serious-crime-investigation-agency --- Cite as: South Korean prosecution reform and SCIA establishment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-prosecution-reform-and-scia-establishment