President Lee calls for bold police overhaul and independent investigation review
President Lee Jae Myung urged the police to undertake aggressive reforms and create an independent body to vet investigations on Police Day.
Speaking on Police Day, President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for the police to confront wrongful practices through swift, comprehensive reform. He highlighted the shift in investigative authority after the administration’s prosecution reform, which limited prosecutors to indictment duties. Lee also advocated establishing a special, independent system to review police investigations. The remarks aim to address public concerns over police misconduct.
Why it matters
Police reform affects public trust and the fairness of criminal investigations in South Korea.
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