Police Agency: "Enforcement of the Prosecution Reform Act... Will Ensure No Disruption in Criminal Investigations"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] On the 3rd, the National Police Agency announced that at the Cabinet meeting presided over by President Moon Jae-in, the proclamation of the so-called 'Geomsu Wanbak' (complete removal of prosecutorial investigative authority) bill was approved, stating, "We will establish a responsible investigation system and continuously expand personnel and budget to ensure that criminal investigations proceed without disruption."

On the same day, when the prosecution reform-related bills, including the amendments to the Prosecutors' Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Act, which were passed by the National Assembly and requested for promulgation by the government, were approved at the Cabinet meeting, the National Police Agency sent a message to the press corps saying, "We will minimize the inconvenience felt by the public."

In the message, the National Police Agency stated, "We will strive to ensure that field police officers, who are quietly performing their duties under difficult conditions, can take pride and demonstrate their capabilities." It also added, "We will continue to faithfully carry out our original duties without wavering." Furthermore, the National Police Agency said, "Through mutual respect and cooperation with the prosecution, we will resolve concerns about (investigative gaps) raised by some and gain greater trust from the public."

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