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South Korea Abolishes Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights; Presidential Office Respects Decision
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South Korea Abolishes Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights; Presidential Office Respects Decision

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Approved/passed
  • South Korea's presidential office respects the National Assembly's decision to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights.
  • The government views the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act as a step to prevent power abuse and enhance human rights in the justice system.
  • Efforts will be made to ensure the smooth implementation of the revised law and that citizens feel its impact.

South Korea's presidential office stated it respects the National Assembly's legislative process and final decision after the Criminal Procedure Act, which abolishes prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights, passed the plenary session. The government views this amendment as a significant reform aimed at preventing the monopolization and abuse of power by separating investigation and prosecution.

Presidential spokesperson Sung Ki-hong announced that the revision will elevate the level of protection for victims and citizens' human rights. This change is intended to bring the criminal justice system closer to the people. The office emphasized its commitment to ensuring the revised law is implemented without disruption at the field level.

This revision to the Criminal Procedure Act will prevent the monopolization and abuse of power by separating investigation and prosecution, while also enhancing the protection of victims' and citizens' human rights, bringing the criminal justice system one step closer to the people.

— Sung Ki-hongPresidential spokesperson Sung Ki-hong explained the government's view on the significance of the amendment.

The National Assembly passed the amendment after ending a 24-hour filibuster through a vote. The bill secured 175 votes in favor, with 2 against and 1 abstention among the 178 lawmakers present. The two lawmakers who voted against the bill were Kwak Sang-eon of the Democratic Party and Lee Ju-young of the Reform Party, while Lee So-young of the Democratic Party abstained.

The People Power Party, which had previously decided to maintain prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights as its official party stance, did not have its members present for the final vote count. The presidential office affirmed its dedication to making sure citizens experience the tangible benefits of this legal reform in their daily lives.

The Presidential Office will do its best to ensure that this amendment is implemented without disruption in the field and that the public can feel the changes in their lives.

— Sung Ki-hongSung Ki-hong assured the public about the government's commitment to the smooth implementation of the new law.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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