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[2025-12-13]Criminal Procedure Act Amendment Introducing Electronic Evidence Preservation Passed

The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which introduces a system for requesting the preservation of electronic evidence to prevent its destruction or alteration, has passed the National Assembly.
This amendment establishes a foundation for the swift acquisition of evidence in cybercrimes such as digital sex crimes.
It also completes the legislative implementation for joining the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.

[2025-12-13]Ministry of Justice Launches Special Committee for Criminal Law Reform

The Ministry of Justice has established a special committee to prepare improvement plans for the criminal law system and punishment framework.
The committee held its first plenary meeting on December 12 at the Ministry of Justice’s main conference room in Gwacheon Government Complex.
This launch marks the first step towards a major criminal law reform in about 70 years.