Transition Team: "Push for Complete Inspection Ban is Legislative Overreach... Immediate Halt Required" Reiterated Statement (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Kim Hyemin and Lee Gimin] The Presidential Transition Committee on the 19th once again called for the immediate halt of the so-called 'Geomsu Wanbak (Complete Removal of Prosecutorial Investigation Rights) Law' being pushed by the Democratic Party of Korea, describing it as a "legislative rampage that will cause harm to the public."

The committee members of the Political, Judicial, and Administrative Subcommittee held a press conference at the Transition Committee office in Tongui-dong, Seoul, in the afternoon, urging, "The Democratic Party is pushing forward despite widespread public opposition."

They described the 'Geomsu Wanbak Law' as "an unconstitutional bill to the extent that even the judiciary says it has never heard of it before," emphasizing that "even the judiciary has unusually expressed opposition, stating that review or supplementation is necessary."

They continued, "The Court Administration Office is concerned that there is no way to correct inadequate or passive investigations by judicial police officers, no way to prevent human rights violations, and no way to respond promptly and appropriately to crimes, and the Transition Committee is closely monitoring this," adding, "It is necessary to seriously reflect on the significance of the judiciary expressing such opinions."

They further stated, "Having a majority in the assembly does not justify instantly dismantling the foundation of the criminal justice system that has been maintained for over 70 years, as it completely destroys the basis for protecting citizens' human rights and realizing justice, and exceeds the limits of the separation of powers," and sharply criticized, "The 'Geomsu Wanbak,' which is being accused of trying to block criminal investigations into the current ruling power, cannot easily escape criticism as a privatization of legislative power and a legislative coup."

They added, "The legislative rampage of the Democratic Party government, which has the responsibility to fully hand over state affairs to the next administration, is no different from damaging the main beam before moving out," and protested, "It is an act that obstructs the new government's state administration."

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