SCIA chief nominee Kim Ji-yong vows politically neutral investigations Kim Ji-yong, nominee to head Korea’s new Serious Crime Investigation Agency, pledged independent and politically neutral investigations at his confirmation hearing. 2026.10.14
Power struggle over investigative agency chief drags on (KOR) President Lee Jae Myung faces escalating factional conflict over his investigative agency nominee amid mounting domestic and foreign pressures. 2026.10.12
Strange scenes in the administration's second year (KOR) A columnist argues that unresolved legal controversies are undermining President Lee Jae Myung’s authority, reform agenda and ability to govern decisively. 2026.10.12
How the new investigative agency can earn public trust (KOR) Korea’s Serious Crimes Investigation Agency must prove its independence through fair, transparent investigations of those in power. 2026.10.12
Power struggle over investigative agency chief drags on President Lee Jae Myung faces escalating factional conflict over his investigative agency nominee amid mounting domestic and foreign pressures. 2026.10.11
Strange scenes in the administration's second year A columnist argues that unresolved legal controversies are undermining President Lee Jae Myung’s authority, reform agenda and ability to govern decisively. 2026.10.11
How the new investigative agency can earn public trust Korea’s Serious Crimes Investigation Agency must prove its independence through fair, transparent investigations of those in power. 2026.10.9
SCIA chief nominee Kim Ji-yong vows to end politicized investigations Kim Ji-yong, nominated to lead the new Serious Crime Investigation Agency, pledged to safeguard investigative independence and political neutrality. 2026.10.8
Cabinet attendance threatens neutrality of new prosecution agencies (KOR) Routine Cabinet attendance risks undermining the political neutrality of Korea’s new investigation and prosecution agencies. 2026.10.7
Cabinet attendance threatens neutrality of new prosecution agencies Routine Cabinet attendance risks undermining the political neutrality of Korea’s new investigation and prosecution agencies. 2026.10.6
