Chapter 24

After returning to the江南地方检查厅 (Gangnam District Prosecutors' Office), Jin Yunho first went to the personnel department to complete the formalities for his new position. Subsequently, he collected his personal items:

1. Replacing the work ID: The cover of the prosecutor's work ID is the same for everyone, but the content inside differs. For Jin Yunho, who is now a third-level prosecutor, his ID prominently displays "Third-Level Prosecutor" in bold black letters at the top, to prevent confusion and overstepping authority during investigations.

2. Collecting business cards: Prosecutors must provide their business cards to individuals involved in cases or those who are informed about the case when conducting investigations.

Prosecutors have significant power and operate independently during investigations. To prevent abuse of power and wrongful convictions, prosecutors must report their actions and be subject to public supervision. If the involved individuals or those being questioned have objections to the prosecutor's work, they can use the business card to contact the prosecutor or report to the prosecutors' office.

3. Collecting a car: He received a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV for official use. Jin Yunho can use it for commuting and for his team's official duties. Previously, Shin Donghae had only processed a temporary loan, but when Jin Yunho took over, he had to fill out many forms, which was quite troublesome.

South Korea has strict management of official vehicles, and the "Regulations on the Management of Official Vehicles" provide detailed and stringent conditions for their use. The process of obtaining an official vehicle is also very cumbersome. Jin Yunho and Shin Donghae spent over half an hour filling out various forms.

4. Collecting a firearm: A Daewoo DH40MKII pistol (40 inches, Korean-made) with two 10-round magazines.

Prosecutors may encounter emergencies during investigations. To punish criminals and protect their own safety, South Korean law stipulates that prosecutors can carry firearms 24/7. They can use their firearms during investigations or if their own or their family's lives are threatened.

Although this right is significant, there are many restrictions. Prosecutors must maintain and replace their firearms at the armory weekly, report usage, and undergo shooting tests monthly. If a prosecutor uses their firearm, they must provide a written explanation and submit it to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office for review.

Overall, the purpose of carrying a firearm is more for self-protection. Prosecutors rarely use their firearms, let alone fire them, except to show off.

Despite the complicated procedures, Jin Yunho had to collect the firearm. It is a right and a symbol of a prosecutor's status. Moreover, having a firearm can better protect him and his family.

Thus, Jin Yunho patiently completed the firearm collection process.

However, noticing Shin Donghae's envious gaze at the firearm, Jin Yunho felt a bit regretful: "Sigh, this guy is definitely fantasizing about big scenes again."

With a firearm, this kid will be even more restless, and there will be more trouble in the future.

5. Filling out various forms and collecting a salary card:

Prosecutors have high salaries. Fourth to first-level prosecutors are classified as third-level civil servants, equivalent to the deputy mayor of a small city, with high incomes in South Korea.

For Jin Yunho, as a third-level prosecutor, his monthly basic salary is 3 million won; work allowance is 3 million won; and various benefits amount to another 3 million won (including health insurance, housing discounts, family public transportation discounts, and 15 free cultural performances per year).

In total, Jin Yunho's monthly income is 6 million won, plus 3 million won in benefits, totaling 9 million won. This is considered a high income in South Korea, comparable to top executives or mid-to-low-level leaders in large companies.

Understanding his salary level, Jin Yunho was pleased. Previously, his family's noodle shop earned only 1.5 million won a month, with 500,000 won going to loan repayments, leaving 1 million won for the family's living expenses, which was very tight.

Now, with this generous income, his family's living standards can improve, his mother won't have to work so hard, and he can buy new clothes for his sister.

Jin Yunho felt very proud of improving his family's living conditions through his own efforts.

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It took him four hours to collect all these personal items, but Jin Yunho was in a good mood. With a gun on his hip and a salary card in his pocket, he felt very satisfied.

"Boss, shall we go to your new residence now?" Behind him, Shin Donghae, holding a large cardboard box filled with Jin Yunho's personal items, asked with his head poking out.

"Huh? What new residence?" Jin Yunho stopped and turned, curious.

"Boss, you must be confused. You forgot? When you collected your salary card, you also received an apartment assigned by the unit. I filled out the forms for you, and you confirmed and signed them later." Shin Donghae, struggling with the box, answered breathlessly.

"I forgot. With so many things, how could I remember? Just filling out forms made my hands numb." Jin Yunho admitted straightforwardly.

"Indeed, just the forms I filled out for you add up to dozens. Being a prosecutor is not easy. Boss, considering how hard I worked, you can't be stingy. You have to treat me to a good meal."

Shin Donghae rubbed his head against the box, wiping away the sweat.

Seeing Shin Donghae's hard work, Jin Yunho was quite grateful: "Alright, I understand. Let's go see the apartment assigned by the unit and put the things there to avoid moving again later."

"Boss, I haven't eaten lunch following you. You can't be so mean. I want to eat Korean barbecue tonight." Shin Donghae bargained, knowing Jin Yunho's stinginess. If he didn't force him to promise, they would end up at a cheap restaurant again.

Hearing this, Jin Yunho felt a bit pained, but considering his increased salary and Shin Donghae's help, he reluctantly agreed: "Alright, we'll eat Korean barbecue tonight, but not at an expensive place."

"Don't worry, Boss. I know a place where the barbecue is delicious and cheap. I promise you won't feel the pain." Shin Donghae was overjoyed, feeling like he had accomplished something great.

"Promise I won't feel the pain? I'm already in pain, okay?"

Jin Yunho, feeling the pain of spending, said irritably: "Stop talking and hurry up. It's already 4 PM, and we'll get stuck in traffic if we don't leave soon."

Following the address, they arrived at Jin Yunho's new apartment and were stunned.

Is this the apartment assigned by the unit? But this apartment is too good! Too extravagant!

Jin Yunho's new apartment is located in Seocho District, west of Dongjak District, close to the Gangnam District Prosecutors' Office; to the east, it is adjacent to the wealthiest area of Seoul, with very convenient transportation. The neighborhood is well-secured and has a beautiful environment.

Jin Yunho's apartment is on the 16th floor of a 32-story building, with one living room, one bathroom, and a total of 80 square meters. The living room has an open kitchen on one side and an open bedroom on the other, with a modern layout.

The interior decoration is also high-end, featuring the black and white color scheme favored by the prosecutors' office, simple and elegant. The apartment is fully equipped with various appliances, so Jin Yunho doesn't need to purchase anything. There is also a scenic balcony outside the living room, which is Jin Yunho's favorite spot.

After a brief tour, Shin Donghae couldn't contain his excitement: "Amazing, Boss, this apartment is too good. You are so lucky."

Jin Yunho was also shocked, not expecting a third-level prosecutor to receive such a luxurious apartment. He wondered what kind of luxury higher-level prosecutors would have.

Actually, Jin Yunho was overthinking. Prosecutors above the third level rarely apply for unit-assigned housing.

First, the conditions to become a prosecutor are increasingly stringent, and the profession is almost monopolized by the children of South Korea's upper class. These families are well-off, and they value the power of being a prosecutor more than the benefits. Therefore, they prefer to buy villas or high-end apartments rather than live in unit-assigned housing.

For the few prosecutors from poor backgrounds, who often have to support large families, the unit-assigned housing is insufficient. After a few years of work, they can afford to buy high-end apartments with loans. Therefore, they rarely live in unit-assigned housing.

Under these circumstances, those who usually live in unit-assigned housing are mostly young fourth-level prosecutors. Jin Yunho, as a third-level prosecutor, is the only one currently living in unit-assigned housing.

To accommodate this special case, the personnel department went to great lengths. To reflect the hierarchy, they did not assign Jin Yunho to the fourth-level prosecutor's apartment area but rented him a high-end apartment separately.

Although it was expensive, it was the government's money, and the personnel department was happy to do Jin Yunho a favor.

Thus, by chance, Jin Yunho obtained this high-end residence, which, although provided by the government, he was very satisfied with.

The bourgeois lifestyle has officially begun.

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