The Ministry of Justice serves the people of the Republic of Korea by guarding and enforcing the Constitution and laws of the Republic. In addition to rendering legal advice to the President, Prime Minister, and other Ministers, the Ministry supervises the prosecution. It is also in charge of correctional and rehabilitative administration and immigration. The following introduces the history, vision & mission and organization.
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- 08.13
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Institute of Justice Yongin Campus External Affairs and Training Division was renamed to Legal Training Division.
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- 05.07
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The Gender Equality Policy Division in the Deputy Minister for Planning&Coordination was established.
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- 02.26
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- Cheongju Juvenile Training School Medical Treatment Division was established.
- Investigation Division installed at Daegu Immigration Office was established.
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- 03.30
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Busan Seobu Probation and Parole Office Branch was established.
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Taskforce was established as a competent team for the treatment of juveniles in the society
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The positions of Deputy Minister for Planning and Coordination, Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs, Deputy Minister for Crime Prevention Policy, Director General of Human Rights Bureau, and Commissioner of Korea Immigration Service were opened as general positions.
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Psychological Treatment Division was established to providepsychological treatment for particular inmates.
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The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights was established.
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The Personal Information Management Center launches.
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The High-Risk Offender Management Division is established to reinforce management and supervision of high-risk offenders.
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Three Juvenile Misdemeanors Prevention Centers are established in Busan’s eastern districts, Ulsan and Suwon to eradicate school violence.
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Three Juvenile Misdemeanors Prevention Centers are established in Jeonju,Sooncheon and Chuncheon to eradicate school violence.
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The Refugees Act enters into force.
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The 2nd Basic Plan for Immigration Policy is set up and implemented (2013~2017).
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The Human Rights of Women & Children Division is created to protect women and children’s human rights.
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The Refugees Division is created to protect human rights of refugees.
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Four Juvenile Misdemeanors Prevention Centers are established in Seoul’s southern and western districts, Incheon and Daegu to eradicate school violence.
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The Law & Order Advancement Division is created for establishment of law and order and legal education.
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The project to promote policies to help low-income earners and the marginalized launches.
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The Korea Information System of Criminal-Justice Services is created.
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The Legal Support Group for Small and Medium Enterprises is launched.