[Public Officials' Asset Disclosure] Kim Jin-wook, Head of the Corruption Investigation Office, Reports 1.8 Billion KRW in Real Estate and Stocks... Yeowoon-guk Deputy Director Reports 4 Billion KRW

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Kim Jin-wook, Chief of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit, was found to possess assets worth 1.8 billion KRW, while Deputy Director Yeo Woon-guk holds assets worth 4 billion KRW.

According to the "2022 Regular Asset Changes of Public Officials" announced by the Government Public Officials Ethics Committee on the 31st, Chief Kim's assets were reported at 1.81723 billion KRW, slightly increased from 1.79301 billion KRW last year.

Chief Kim holds 433.51 million KRW in deposits and owns a leasehold right to an apartment worth approximately 1.25 billion KRW in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, jointly owned with his spouse. He also holds stocks in MikobioMed valued at 74.67 million KRW.

Although Chief Kim stated during last year's confirmation hearing that he would dispose of all his stocks, it is known that only part of MikobioMed stocks were sold.

Deputy Director Yeo reported assets totaling 4.02034 billion KRW, including the Sampung Apartment in Seocho-gu, Seoul, worth approximately 2.8 billion KRW, owned under his and his spouse's names.

His assets increased from 3.55524 billion KRW reported last year, including the sale of Seocho Raemian Apartment. The value of unlisted stock Imunopozhi, which had been controversial due to its acquisition method, rose from 86.57 million KRW to 214.86 million KRW.