Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung announced on Tuesday that the police will soon hold the most significant power among government agencies, highlighting the necessity for a dedicated government body to oversee police reform. This statement was made during a Cabinet meeting in light of a recent amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the revised law, once enacted, will remove all investigative authority from the prosecution, centralizing this power within the police force. The president emphasized the urgency of establishing a government body to ensure that the transition of power is accompanied by necessary reforms within the police system. The change aims to streamline investigative processes while maintaining accountability and transparency.