Nine days after its launch, South Korea’s Serious Crime Investigation Agency (중대범죄수사청 - Jungdae Beomjoe Susacheong) in Seoul is facing significant hurdles in preparing for investigations. The agency is hampered by a lack of sufficient personnel and inadequate facilities, resulting in slow progress. Reports indicate employees are still acclimating to their roles and the agency’s initial operations. This infrastructure deficit is causing difficulties in handling potential emergency situations. Officials acknowledge the agency is operating under initial, challenging circumstances. The delayed preparations raise concerns about the agency’s immediate effectiveness in tackling serious crimes.