President Moon Jae-in said on the 8th that “the prosecution is the most trusted authority,” and that “the prosecution reform can only succeed if the prosecution takes the initiative in reforming itself.”
President Moon received a report from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Administration and Security on the reform of power institutions and said, “Despite the silent efforts of the majority of prosecutors, the trust in the prosecution’s fairness is not improving.”
President Moon pointed out that “the prosecution is the backbone of the realization of social justice in our country,” and that “we must be able to give the public confidence that the exercise of the prosecution’s power is not arbitrary or selective, but fair.”
He also emphasized, “Especially, from the distribution of cases to the disposition of investigation and prosecution or non-prosecution, there must be an improvement in the system that is carried out fairly according to objective regulations and standards, rather than by those with authority.
President Moon Jae-in attends the report on the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Administration and Security held in a video at the Blue House Women’s Hall on the afternoon of the 8th to perform a national rite. Newsis
In January, the Investigation Rights Reform Act was enacted, and the High-ranking Public Officials Crime Investigation Office (Airborne Division) dedicated to corruption crimes of high-ranking public officials was launched. President Moon said, “This is the first year for the reform of power institutions to take place in the field.” It will be elevated.”
He said, “As it is a change in the system and practices of 70 years, there may be confusion in the field until a new system is established.” .
President Moon also ordered the police to strengthen their investigative command capability. President Moon said, “I hope that you will prove that if you are given authority, you can increase your capabilities.” “We should establish a responsible investigation system centered on the newly established National Investigation Headquarters, and prepare the autonomous police system to improve the quality of security services. “He said.
In addition, “With the reform of the investigative power and the launch of the airlift, we have taken a big step toward reforming power institutions. However, it has not been completed yet,” he said. “The separation of the right to prosecute and investigate for the purpose of checks and balances, and the protection of human rights is the direction that we must continue to move forward.”
President Moon said, “It is a legislative area, but in the process of legislative prosecution, various opinions including members of the prosecution must be gathered. Also, taking into account the settlement of reforms that have already been made, I urge you to discuss responsibly.”
Reporter Jeong Hye-jeong [email protected]
