PPP leader slams Lee over remarks on revision to Criminal Procedure Act

The leader of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) criticized President Lee Jae Myung for questioning the effectiveness of a recent revision to the Criminal Procedure Act, which diminishes prosecutors' investigative capabilities. This came after the president, during a government briefing, claimed he had not read the revised law during a Cabinet meeting the day prior.

PPP Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok expressed his displeasure, stating that the president's actions were embarrassing and showed a lack of regard for the significance of the legal amendment. The president's remarks were met with skepticism, as Seong Ghi-hong, a senior presidential secretary for public relations and communication, clarified that the president was merely inquiring about the understanding of each minister regarding the provisions, as there might be varying interpretations of prosecutors' involvement in joint investigations with police following the law's implementation.

According to a recent survey conducted by KUKINEWS and Hangil Research, over 62 percent of South Koreans believe prosecutors should maintain the right to conduct supplementary investigations.