Non-Prosecutor Deputy Minister of Justice Serves as Legal Affairs Director for 2 Years 8 Months... "Fair and Neutral Resolution of Ministry of Justice's Immediate Issues"
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in has nominated lawyer Lee Yong-gu as the new Deputy Minister of Justice.
Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, said on the 2nd, "President Moon nominated lawyer Lee Yong-gu as the Deputy Minister of Justice today. His term will begin on the 3rd."
The new Deputy Minister Lee Yong-gu is a former judge who served in the courts for over 20 years. In August 2017, he was appointed as the Ministerial Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, becoming the first non-prosecutor to hold the position, and served for 2 years and 8 months.
Spokesperson Kang said, "He has been highly evaluated not only for his legal expertise but also for his deep understanding of the overall work of the Ministry of Justice. We expect him to contribute to fairly and neutrally resolving urgent issues such as prosecutorial reform and stabilizing the organization."
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