Prosecution Powers Separated - Full Coverage

Mar 11, 2026 Politics Society

Justice Minister Slams Linking Prosecution Withdrawal

1Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho criticized linking prosecution withdrawal to investigation rights.

2He stated withdrawal is a standard procedure for lack of evidence, not a power issue.

3The remarks distance the government from political debates over prosecutorial reform.

Mar 17, 2026 Politics Society

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.

Mar 17, 2026 Politics

1The government and ruling party finalized a bill to reduce prosecutorial power.

2It separates investigation and indictment, limiting prosecutors to the latter.

3Rep. Kim Yong-min stressed this is the beginning, not the end, of true reform.

Mar 17, 2026 Politics Society

1President Lee vowed to firmly abolish prosecution's direct investigative powers.

2However, he rejected extreme demands like renaming the Prosecutor General.

3He stressed that reforms must be stable, practical, and helpful to citizens.

Mar 21, 2026 Politics Society

1Bills abolishing the Prosecutors' Office and separating its powers passed.

2A new 'Serious Crime Investigation Agency' will handle major crime probes.

3The 'Prosecution Agency' will only indict, reshaping the justice system.