'Geomsuwanbak' Prosecution Office Act Amendment Passed in Plenary Session (Update)

Prosecutors' Investigation Rights Reduced from 6 Major Crimes to 2
172 Support, 3 Oppose, 2 Abstain
People Power Party Lawmakers Abstain from Vote

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] The amendment to the Prosecutors' Office Act, one of the 'Complete Removal of Prosecutors' Investigation Rights (Geomsu Wanbak)' bills promoted by the Democratic Party, passed the National Assembly plenary session on the 30th.

On the same day, the National Assembly held a plenary session and approved the amendment to the Prosecutors' Office Act, which reduces the scope of the prosecution's direct investigation rights from the existing six major crimes to two major crimes, including corruption and economic crimes. The bill was passed with 172 votes in favor, 3 against, and 2 abstentions, out of 177 members present, including members of the Democratic Party, the Justice Party, and independents. Members of the People Power Party strongly opposed and boycotted the vote.

The bill had also been submitted to the plenary session held on the 27th. The People Power Party attempted to block it through a filibuster (unlimited debate), but the Democratic Party split the session, ending it at midnight on the same day.

On the same day, the Democratic Party also submitted another Geomsu Wanbak bill, the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act. They plan to hold a special session on the 3rd of next month to approve it.

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