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Serious Crimes Investigation Agency launches probe into Gwangju chief who criticized director nominee

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Choi Eui-jong
Published : Oct. 12, 2026 - 14:48:19
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Lim Eun-jeong, chief of the Gwangju Regional Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, speaks during a brief doorstep interview outside the agency's office in Jungheung-dong, Buk-gu, on Tuesday morning. [Yonhap]
Lim Eun-jeong, chief of the Gwangju Regional Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, speaks during a brief doorstep interview outside the agency's office in Jungheung-dong, Buk-gu, on Tuesday morning. [Yonhap]

The Serious Crimes Investigation Agency said Monday it has launched an internal investigation into Lim Eun-jeong, chief of its Gwangju regional office, after she publicly criticized Choi Eui-jong, the nominee to become the agency's inaugural director.


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