South Korea's serious-crime agency begins work under inaugural chief Kim Ji-yong
( October 16, 2026, 09:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has voiced support for Kim Ji-yong as he began work as the inaugural head of the country’s new serious-crime investigation agency, established as part of an overhaul of the criminal justice system separating investigative and prosecutorial functions. In an X post published Friday, Lee urged the agency to investigate corruption by powerful figures, white-collar crime and financial and securities offenses swiftly and impartially. Acknowledging both expectations and concerns surrounding the changes, he called on the agency to dispel distrust and prove its value through results.The president's X post follows (in Korean):...
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