Visiting Attorney Program Institute of Justice, Korea KOH, KI YOUNG
Seoul National University, College of Law Bachelor of Law (February 1988), Master of Law(February 1990) Admitted to Korean Bar, 1991 Seoul Central District Prosecutor s Office, 1997~1999 Ministry of Justice, Criminal Affairs Division, 2000-2002 Supreme Prosecutors Office, February 2009 July 2010 Director of Public Security Division III Seoul Central District Prosecutor s Office, July 2010 July 2012 Director of Criminal Department Ⅴ, Trial Department Ⅱ Institute of Justice Chief of External Cooperation Center, April 2013 Present
INDEX Ⅰ. INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (IOJ) Ⅱ. VISITING ATTORNEY PROGRAM
1. INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (IOJ) INTERGRATED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION Organized under Ministry of Justice Provides education and training for public officials in the Ministry of Justice EDUCATION SYSTEM Training for Prosecutor Training for Criminal Investigators, Probation and Immigration Officers Training for Corrections Officers Training for Special Judicial Police Support of Law Schools Cyber Training International Training Course for Foreign Experts 3
1. INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE(IOJ) M EM BERS President, Vice-president, 2 departments and 5 divisions 140 Officials (20 Prosecutors) FACILITY 3 auditoriums, 10 seminar rooms, 21 class rooms Dormitory(233 rooms), 2 Cafeterias 2 gyms, 2 grassy fields, tennis courts, fitness rooms, Driving Range, Archery, Billiards room, Hiking trails LOCATION In Yong-In City, 50 Min. from Gangnam, Seoul Visit www.ioj.go.kr
1. INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (IOJ) FACILITY - Aerial View
1. INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (IOJ) LOCATION - Yong In City Home to popular tourist spots like Samsung Everland, Korean Folk Village ( 한국민속촌 )
WHAT IS IT? 6 month program for foreign attorneys with Korean ethnicity (possible extension to another term) Work as a Visiting Research Fellow at IOJ Next term will begin February 1, 2014 WHY WAS IT SET UP? The program aims to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between foreign and Korean attorneys regarding the respective criminal justice systems Each year, numerous Korean prosecutors study abroad for 6-18 month term, but having an In-house foreign attorney in Korea is mutually beneficial for constructive dialogue and networking development
WHO HAS BEEN THERE? S. Michael Lee (2010. 5.~2010. 11.) - Assistant District Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney Office, CA Sun E. Choi (2010. 12.~2011. 7.) - Attorney (former prosecutor) Metropolitan Law Group, MD Richard Y. Kim (2011. 8.~2012. 1.) - Deputy City Attorney Los Angeles City Attorney s Office, CA.
WHO HAS BEEN THERE? Steven W. Kim (2012. 2.~2013. 1.) - Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney King County Prosecutor s Office, WA John J.S. Park (2013. 2.~Present) - Assistant State s Attorney, State s Attorney s Office for Baltimore, MD
WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH? Senior level prosecutors (10+ years) who are recruited as Prosecutor Professors to design, implement, and teach attendees at the IOJ. (IOJ courses for new and experienced prosecutors at various levels of specialty training and leadership development) Chief level prosecutors (15+ years) who are recruited for special research projects as Research Scholars The most experienced and qualified criminal investigators recruited also as professors Top quality staff
WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Research and Consultation for IOJ Consultation for Ministry of Justice and Prosecution Service Conduct Lectures, Briefings, and Seminars primarily for IOJ and other institutions such as law schools Miscellaneous work as needed WHAT IS COM PENSATION? 5,000,000 KW each month (equivalent to approx. U.S. $4800) Monthly Tax deduction of approx. 250,000 KW (U.S. $230) Auto deposited to Korean bank acct. of choice One standard class roundtrip airfare for Research Fellow 12
AM ENITIES Large fully furnished personal office Shared secretary with other Research Fellows (senior Korean prosecutors) Daily Buffet Style Korean meals at cafeteria Access to Athletic Facilities WHAT ARE THE HOURS? 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week Typically 9:00am-6:00pm Korean holidays observed One day of leave per month (6 in term) Sick leave is only for Research Fellow
AM ENITIES - Office
AM ENITIES - M eals
AM ENITIES - Fitness
WHERE DO I LIVE? Minimally furnished 3 Bedroom Apt. 86m. sq. in size with 1 ½ bath Washer and large refrigerator Walking distance to shops 10-15 minutes by car to IOJ Public transportation available Maintenance/Utility Fee to be paid by resident (approx. $150 monthly)
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WHO CAN APPLY? Attorneys (prosecutors, judges, law professors, public defenders, lawyers, etc.) who speak Korean (Fluency preferred) Attorneys with significant legal experience Attorneys with criminal prosecution experience (generally at least 5 years) Attorneys who can communicate well with Korean counterparts, including public speaking HOW DO I APPLY? Submit resume and cover letter to : IOJ ( 법무연수원 ), External Coopreation Center( 대외협력단 ), Guseong-ro 243, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggido, Republic of Korea, 446-776 TEL: 82-31-288-3901, FAX: 82-31-288-2357 E-mail : 19
VISA LOGISTICS E-7 Visa will be issued for the position. It is a Special Occupation Visa issued by the MOJ Valid for a specific term necessary documents must be submitted in advance F-4 Visa can be applied for on your own. F-4 is a special Visa for People with Korean Heritage. (offers many benefits during residence in Korea) Foreign citizens who previously possessed Republic of Korea (ROK) citizenship -They must have renounced their ROK citizenship Foreign citizens with at least one parent or grandparent who possessed ROK citizenship in the past but who currently is a citizen of another country
VISITING ATTORNEY PROGRAM OF IOJ THANK YOU, 감사합니다.