On July 7, National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik urged Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho to ensure that prosecutorial reform proceeds without setbacks.
During a meeting at the National Assembly, Speaker Cho stated, "The success of prosecutorial reform is not about the system itself, but rather how effectively it protects the rights and human rights of the people."
He emphasized, "I ask that you maintain a steady course to establish a fair judicial system that the public can trust." He also expressed the National Assembly's commitment to cooperate in realizing the rule of law that protects citizens' lives.
In response, Minister Jeong remarked, "The basic stance on prosecutorial reform has been established," and urged the National Assembly to work towards maximizing respect for citizens' rights.
Meanwhile, the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecution Agency, part of the prosecutorial reform initiative, is set to launch in October. However, delays have arisen due to the failure of the criminal procedure law amendment to pass the plenary session.
The Democratic Party plans to process the amendment before the party convention scheduled for August 17. Other ruling party factions, including the Justice Reform Party, argue that the amendment must be addressed before the Constitution Day to ensure the normal launch of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecution Agency.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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