Lee Gaeho Welcomes Passage of 'Three Major Special Prosecutor Bill Amendments' in National Assembly

"Successfully Completing the Special Prosecutor Investigations Is the Path to Setting Korea's History Straight"
"Uncovering the Truth Through Thorough Investigations and Holding Those Responsible Accountable"

Lee Gaeho, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea representing Damyang, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, and Jangseong in South Jeolla Province, issued a press release on September 12, stating, "The passage of the so-called 'three major special prosecutor bill amendments'-the Yoon Suk Yeol Insurrection Special Prosecutor Act, the Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor Act, and the Chae Sergeant Special Prosecutor Act-at the National Assembly plenary session on September 11 is a step toward setting history straight," expressing his welcome for the decision.

The amendments passed by the National Assembly significantly extend the investigation period and manpower for special prosecutors. The Insurrection and Kim Keon Hee special prosecutors can now conduct investigations for up to 180 days, while the Chae Sergeant special prosecutor is allowed up to 150 days. These revisions are based on a modified version of the original bill led by the Democratic Party, which passed the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee on September 4. The People Power Party did not participate in the vote.

Through his social media, Assemblyman Lee emphasized, "The special prosecutors must uncover the truth through thorough investigations and ensure those responsible are held accountable," adding, "Tragedies like the December 3 Insurrection, monsters like Yoon Suk Yeol, fiends like Kim Keon Hee, and unjust deaths like that of Sergeant Chae must never happen again."

He continued, "The passage of these amendments is the realization of the people's will in the National Assembly," and asserted, "Successfully completing the special prosecutor investigations is the path to setting the history of the Republic of Korea straight."

Meanwhile, Assemblyman Lee added, "Revealing the truth to the public and achieving justice is a national duty that takes precedence over any political interests," and pledged, "I will do my utmost to ensure the special prosecutor investigations are carried out to the end without wavering."

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