South Korea's President Yoon appoints Shim Woo-jung as Prosecutor General amidst prosecution rift.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed Shim Woo-jung, current Vice Justice Minister, as new Prosecutor General on August 11. Shim, 53, has held senior positions in the Seoul prosecutors' office, justice ministry, and Supreme Prosecutors Office. His nomination comes as the country's prosecution faces a rift between the Supreme Prosecutors Office and the Seoul prosecution office. Shim's appointment aims to ensure the prosecution's primary role of upholding the constitution and protecting citizens.

August 11, 2024
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