Presidential Office Urges Swift Resolution on Prosecution's Investigation Rights

The Presidential Office has called for an expedited resolution regarding the controversial issue of abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights. A presidential office official stated that the decision now rests with the ruling party and that the office will respect whatever conclusion is reached.

"Whatever decision is made, we must prepare for the follow-up," the official said, emphasizing that the Presidential Office's primary concern is to be ready for the consequences of the decision. "Once it's decided, we will see what needs to be prepared from various angles. That preparation is the main focus of the Presidential Office. The government will undertake that preparation."

The urgency stems from escalating internal conflicts within the Democratic Party concerning the abolition of these rights, particularly ahead of its national convention scheduled for August 17. The Presidential Office appears keen to have the matter settled before the convention to prevent the core objectives of prosecution reform from being diluted by ongoing internal party strife.

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Whatever decision is made, we must prepare for the follow-up. Once it's decided, we will see what needs to be prepared from various angles. That preparation is the main focus of the Presidential Office. The government will undertake that preparation.

President Lee Jae-myung previously addressed the issue during his first-anniversary press conference on July 8, stating, "It is correct that prosecutorial powers should be excluded, but the public should not be harmed." He added, "It is desirable for the government not to insist on a specific stance but to pass it to the National Assembly for thorough discussion."

The call for a swift conclusion aims to prevent the debate from dragging on and causing further unnecessary confusion. The Presidential Office hopes that by settling the issue promptly, it can mitigate potential political fallout and allow for a more focused approach to other governance matters.

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It is correct that prosecutorial powers should be excluded, but the public should not be harmed. It is desirable for the government not to insist on a specific stance but to pass it to the National Assembly for thorough discussion.