The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (Korean: 고위공직자범죄수사처; Hanja: 高位公職者犯罪搜査處; RR: Gowigongjikja beomjoesusacheo), or CIO in short, is an independent agency of the South Korean government responsible for prosecuting crimes and investigating allegations involving "high-ranking ...

As an independent investigative authority, our office is dedicated to combating corruption among high-ranking public officials, particularly those involved in power abuse and anti-corruption violations.

CIO and Australia’s ICAC Collaborate on Mutual Cooperation - Chief Prosecutor Kim Jin Wook and ICAC Chief Commissioner Find Common Ground on International Cooperation against Corruption - 2023.06.20

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials is an independent investigation agency that has investigative jurisdiction with regards to crimes committed by high-ranking officials or their family members.

PIN investigates and prosecutes some of the most sensitive, complex, and contentious public corruption cases handled by the Department, including cases involving elected and appointed officials at all levels of government.

Dec 18, 2024 · South Korea’s prosecution will transfer the martial law case surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol and former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking...

Jan 3, 2025 · The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) failed to detain South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on January 3, three days after the court issued an arrest...

Jan 5, 2025 · The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Sunday it is considering all options following its failed attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration last month, including reattempting an arrest or seeking a bench warrant.

Jul 29, 2020 · In Korea, the prosecutors’ office has the power to investigate and to prosecute an individual or an entity (including corporations) for nearly all criminal offenses. In comparison, the police has the power to investigate general crimes, such as fraud, embezzlement, and forgery.

Jan 7, 2025 · The chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) on Tuesday apologized for the agency’s failed attempt to execute a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol last week and vowed to "thoroughly prepare" for a second attempt.