SCIA chief nominee vows not to give in to external pressure

Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to lead the newly established South Central Intelligence Agency (SCIA), has publicly vowed that he will not yield to external pressure in the discharge of his duties. The commitment was made during statements issued in Seoul on October 14.

The appointment and subsequent pledge mark a critical phase in the establishment and leadership of the newly formed security agency, highlighting the government's emphasis on institutional independence and resilience against outside influence in national intelligence operations.