Democratic Party vows to pass prosecution reform bill this week

Han Byung-do, the acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, announced on Sunday that the party is committed to passing the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act during the plenary session of the National Assembly this week. He described the amendment as the "final puzzle piece" in the ongoing prosecution reform efforts.

The Democratic Party has been pushing for significant reforms to the prosecution's powers, and the proposed changes to the Criminal Procedure Act are seen as crucial to completing this agenda. The party aims to finalize the legislation within the current week, signaling a strong push to advance its reform objectives.

This move comes amid ongoing political discussions and debates surrounding the scope and impact of prosecution reform in South Korea. The party's determination to pass the amendment this week indicates a strategic effort to consolidate legislative gains and address public demands for greater accountability and checks on prosecutorial authority.

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We will definitely pass the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, the final puzzle piece of prosecution reform, during this week's plenary session.