South Korea Parliament Passes Bill Removing Prosecutors' Investigative Powers
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- •The bill was passed by South Korea's National Assembly on March 20, 2026.
- •The legislation transfers investigative authority from prosecutors to a newly established police agency.
- •The reform is part of broader efforts to separate prosecution and investigation functions in South Korea.
- •The change impacts how criminal investigations will be conducted and overseen in South Korea.
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- ▸South Korean government successfully implements the new investigative structure The police agency gains effective control over investigations, potentially leading to faster case resolutions and altered power dynamics between law enforcement and prosecutors.
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