South Korea Launches Major Prosecution and Investigation Reform

South Korea has implemented significant judicial reforms, launching a prosecution service limited to indictments and a new independent investigation agency. The changes mark a major restructuring of the country's legal system. The reform includes remarks from the nominee for the new agency's chief.

What is established so far

• Scaled-down prosecution service focused solely on indictments
• New independent investigation agency established
• Major restructuring of South Korea's legal system
• Remarks from the new agency's chief nominee included