prosecutorial reform

[2026-04-09]Korea’s Criminal Justice Reform: Prosecutorial Reform and Citizen Engagement Initiatives

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Korea’s Prosecutorial Reform Promotion Group held a forum with the Citizens’ Coalition for Economic Justice to discuss criminal justice system improvements.
Key topics included enhancing supplementary investigation procedures and stabilizing the new system to better protect public rights.
This was the fifth major forum since March, with ongoing efforts to gather public input and shape legislative amendments.

[2026-01-13]Prosecution Reform: New Serious Crime Investigation Agency and Public Prosecution Office Announced

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The authority for direct investigations by prosecutors will be transferred to the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, while the Public Prosecution Office will focus on indictment and case maintenance.
The new agency will investigate nine major crimes including corruption, economic offenses, public officials, elections, defense projects, major disasters, drugs, national security, and cybercrime, with related bills open for public comment from January 12 to 26, 2024.
Key reforms include preventing abuse of prosecutorial powers, strengthening political neutrality, and ensuring organizational flexibility.