1The DP decided to strictly limit the prosecution's investigative powers by law.
2This prevents the government from arbitrarily expanding powers via decrees.
3It removes the prosecution's authority to direct police investigations.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
There have been criticisms that the government expanded the prosecution's investigative scope by revising subordinate rules called 'enforcement decrees' instead of laws. To fundamentally prevent this, the Democratic Party (DP) is stepping up to revise the law.
📌 Key Points
The DP plans to clearly define the prosecution's role by law. They aim to abolish the prosecution's authority to direct police or special investigators, changing the system so prosecutors only focus on indicting criminals. They also plan to reform the rigid, top-down organizational culture of the prosecution.
💡 Why It Matters
If this law passes, the roles of the prosecution and police will be completely separated. The police will handle most criminal investigations affecting ordinary citizens, significantly increasing their authority and responsibility.
🔮 What's Next
The DP plans to pass this bill in the National Assembly soon, but strong opposition from the government and the ruling party is expected to cause major political conflict.
📚 Glossary
시행령 (Sihaengnyeong)An enforcement decree issued by the President to specify the details of a law.
특사경 (Teuksagyeong)Special judicial police officers investigating specific fields like environment or taxes.
공소청 (Gongsocheng)An agency dedicated solely to indicting criminals without investigative powers.