Democratic Party adopts policy to abolish supplementary investigation rights, drawing criticism

The Democratic Party of Korea has officially adopted a policy to completely abolish supplementary investigation rights. This move, decided upon in a party policy meeting with 106 out of 161 lawmakers present, is expected to lead to the swift passage of an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act. Party officials stated that the abolition was discussed prior to the establishment of the High-Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service.

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Supplementary investigation rights were discussed and deliberated even before the establishment of the High-Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service.

The party aims to finalize the amendment in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on the 27th and pass it in a plenary session on the 30th. A party whip indicated plans to push for passage within the month, despite potential opposition and filibusters from the People Power Party. The proposed amendment also includes measures to minimize any negative side effects resulting from the abolition of supplementary investigation rights.

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Despite opposition from the People Power Party, including filibusters, we plan to pass it within this month.