Yoon-Elected Side: "No Rush on the Complete Prosecution Reform Law, In-Depth Discussion Needed" (Update)

by Kim Hye Min

by Keum Boryeong

Published 27 Apr.2022 09:32(KST)

Updated 27 Apr.2022 09:35(KST)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Kim Hyemin and Geum Boryeong] On the 27th, the team of President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol stated that regarding the Democratic Party of Korea accelerating the passage of the so-called 'Complete Removal of Prosecutorial Investigation Rights Law (Geomsu Wanbak Law),' "The political sphere should not rush and must engage in in-depth discussions."

On the morning of the same day, Bae Hyunjin, the spokesperson for the President-elect, held a regular briefing at the transition office in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and in response to questions about countermeasures, said, "It is not the President-elect but the political circles in Yeouido who must derive answers that the public desires."

Spokesperson Bae expressed, "I wonder whether it is appropriate to link the President-elect's position with the political circles in Yeouido," but added, "Many citizens have fears about whether the Geomsu Wanbak Law will directly affect their livelihoods and whether it can protect us from increasingly sophisticated brutal crimes targeting socially vulnerable or minority groups." He continued, "I understand that there is also a strong public opinion that the criminal justice system needs to be reformed along with in-depth discussions on these matters."

Regarding the expectation that the Democratic Party will hold a plenary session on the same day to proceed with the passage of the Geomsu Wanbak Law, Spokesperson Bae said, "As far as I know, no decision has been made yet. Discussions are ongoing," and added, "If the law passes, matters within the National Assembly should be dealt with by the National Assembly."