- Overview
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This is a biographical story about the author, a prosecutor, and the eye-opening experiences and insights gained about people and the world while working at the Incheon Prosecutors' Office.
- Book Intro
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Kim Ung, who has been working as a prosecutor for 18 years, refers to himself as a living prosecutor. He tells a story that will be a revelation to those who have the preconceived notion that prosecutors are powerful figures at the center of society. Unlike in films and television dramas where the job is often glorified, prosecutors are in fact no different from ordinary workers, and the Prosecutors' Office functions essentially the same as a typical company. Naturally, some people seek the limelight and have greater ambitions such as political positions, but others, such as the author himself, don't feel that they fit into the organization. This variance in personalities is prevalent in any organization. Nevertheless, most people just keep silent and go about their work as a necessary part of their lives, and prosecutors are no different. This book recounts the arduous life of a prosecutor not often seen by outsiders.
- About the Author
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Kim Ung
After graduating from Seoul National University with a degree in Politics, Kim Ung passed the 39th judicial exam in 1997 and completed his studies at the Judicial Research and Training Institute in 2000. Kim started his career in the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office and later became a prosecutor in the Jinju branch of Changwon District, Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Ministry of Justice’s Deputy Director General Counsel, and Gwangju District Suncheon branch. Following that, starting from Suncheon branch of the Gwangju District, he held a position as a deputy chief prosecutor in the Seoul South District and Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Currently, Kim is working as a Director of Public Security at the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office. He wrote this book dedicated to younger prosecutors who are confused by blame received from society but always dream of doing a rewarding job. Kim wanted to say that he’s lived his life as a mediocre prosecutor, but it wasn’t such a bad choice.
