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President Lee advances Kim Ji-yong SCIA nomination

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The nomination of attorney Kim Ji-yong to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) has progressed to a formal parliamentary hearing request, despite intensifying political friction. President Lee Jae-myung has moved forward with the appointment, defending Kim by noting his history of opposing Yoon Suk-yeol and stating that Kim was previously sidelined for attempting to re-investigate matters involving the former president’s family. Gyeonggi Province Governor Chu Mi-ae has escalated her opposition, characterizing Kim as an individual who “could turn his back on the people and justice at any time.” Chu clarified that her past recommendation of Kim during her tenure as Minister of Justice was based on a vice minister’s suggestion and should not be viewed as an endorsement of his current reliability. She further noted that Kim participated in collective protests against disciplinary actions taken against former Prosecutor General Yoon Suk-yeol. This opposition has sparked internal friction within the Democratic Party. While some members criticize Chu’s aggressive rhetoric, others argue the debate should focus on Kim’s suitability for a reform-oriented agency. Lawmakers such as Representative Park Jie-won have suggested Chu focus on her gubernatorial duties, while Representative Lee Yong-woo noted that her criticisms of presidential personnel decisions may be excessive. As the annual parliamentary audit enters ~~a critical phase,~~ its second week, tensions have intensified. ~~Governor Chu is facing scrutiny regarding Gyeonggi Province’s fiscal crisis alongside her criticisms of prosecutorial reform appointments.~~ The audit is ~~also~~ addressing broader systemic issues, including judicial independence following disputes over Supreme Court justice re-nominations, and prosecutorial reform specifically regarding the upcoming hearing for Kim. The audit also continues to address police reform and the potential restructuring of the criminal justice system following the proposed abolition of the prosecution service.

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