Expanded from the Task Force on Power Agencies to the Prosecution Reform Task Force: "Steadily Advancing Prosecution Reform"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized on the 28th that he will "steadily pursue prosecution reform" by expanding the party's power agency task force (TF) into a prosecution reform TF.

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Lee decided on the expansion at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that afternoon. He stated, "The TF consists of Chairman Yoon Ho-jung and 19 members of the National Assembly. We will steadily pursue institutional prosecution reform centered on the prosecution reform special committee."

He added, "Numerous party members and supporters are sending text messages and making phone calls related to prosecution to the Democratic Party members, including myself," and said, "All opinions are expressions of loyalty for the Republic of Korea, the Moon Jae-in administration, and the Democratic Party."

Lee said, "We will wisely coordinate various opinions within the prosecution reform special committee and make responsible decisions within the party," and urged, "I hope the members of the National Assembly will look at current issues with a broad perspective and think responsibly."

Regarding the meeting of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (Gongu-cheo) candidate recommendation committee held that day, he emphasized, "I hope the candidate recommendation will not go beyond today." The Gongu-cheo candidate recommendation committee will hold its 6th meeting that day to select the final two candidates.

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