Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho: "Criminal Procedure Act Amendment Will Be Designed to Prevent Harm to the Public During Investigations"

After Early Voting, Stance on Prosecution Reform
"Disciplinary Action for Prosecutor Park Sangyong to Be Handled Carefully After Inspection Results"

Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho stated regarding the discussions on the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, "We will design the system thoroughly to ensure that no harm is caused to the public during the investigation process."

Sung-ho Jeong, Minister of Justice, is explaining the reason for the arrest consent request for Congressman Choo Kyung-ho at the National Assembly plenary session on the 27th. November 27, 2025. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

On the morning of May 29 in Byeoryang-dong Community Center, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, after casting his early ballot for the June 3 local elections, Minister Jung met with reporters and said, "There are various opinions regarding the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, but the most important thing is to prevent any harm to the public during the investigation process."

The government aims to prepare a government bill for the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act within the first half of the year, led by the Prosecution Reform Task Force under the Prime Minister's Office. The plan is to finalize the details through consultations with the party as early as next month, and then officially announce the proposed legislation.

Regarding the disciplinary proceedings for Prosecutor Park Sang-yong, Minister Jung explained, "A request for disciplinary action was submitted by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, and the Ministry of Justice has also decided to initiate disciplinary procedures." He added, "Since there is also an inspection underway at the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office, we will handle the matter carefully after reviewing the outcome."

Concerning the court's dismissal of the arrest warrant for Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, who illegally entered Korea by inflatable boat, Minister Jung said, "Formally, it was an illegal entry, so the warrant was requested according to standard procedures," adding, "We will review the purpose of the illegal entry and handle the matter with due caution."

Regarding early voting, Minister Jung commented, "Before being a minister or a member of the National Assembly, I am a citizen with sovereign rights, so I cast my vote first to contribute to the nation's development." He emphasized, "The exercise of rights by citizens is the most fundamental driving force behind the development of the Republic of Korea."

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