JBNU alumnus Prosecutor Kim Seok-woo (Department of Law, '82) assumed office as the 45th Chief Prosecutor of the Mokpo Branch of the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office on July 26.

Kim has served as Head of Criminal Division 1 at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office and has been recognized for leading efforts to uphold the rule of law and realize social justice.

At the inauguration, Kim urged, "With the passion and determination of a prosecutor, let us strive to establish the rule of law and eradicate corruption, and, with a humble attitude, become a prosecution that listens to the voices of local residents."

A native of Imsil, Kim graduated from JBNU's Department of Law and entered the legal profession after passing the 31st Judicial Examination. He later served as Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office and the Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office, Chief Prosecutor of the Trial Division at the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office, and Head of Criminal Division 1 at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office.