Prime Minister Han: "Serious Crime Investigation Agency and Public Prosecution Agency to Launch Smoothly... Gaps to Be Identified and Addressed in Advance"

High-Level Party-Government-Presidential Office Consultation

Reviewing Chuseok Prices, Public Prosecution Agency Reorganization Plans, and More

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated, "The party and government will jointly ensure that every necessary preparation is closely examined before the official launch of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecution Agency, identifying and addressing any gaps or confusion that may arise on the ground. Through these measures, we will work together to guarantee a stable transition to the new criminal justice system."

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook is heading to the meeting room after taking a commemorative photo with Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the President, and other attendees at the High-Level Party-Government Consultation held on the 13th at the Prime Minister's official residence in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

At the High-level Party-Government Consultation held on the 13th at the Prime Minister's Residence in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Prime Minister Han commented, "We are on the verge of implementing a new criminal justice system that separates investigation and prosecution," and added, "The greater the structural changes, the more meticulously they must be scrutinized from multiple perspectives."

Prime Minister Han further remarked, "The work of national administration is always subject to public evaluation, and such assessment is constantly ongoing," pledging, "We will listen attentively to the voices of the people and do our utmost to improve their lives."

Regarding the fact that the High-level Party-Government Consultation was held again just three weeks after the previous meeting on August 23, she explained, "Although less than a month has passed, the reason we have reconvened so quickly is that we currently stand at a critical juncture for people's livelihoods and national affairs."

The Democratic Party of Korea, the government, and the Presidential Office reviewed countermeasures for Chuseok holiday prices, the organizational restructuring plans for the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecution Agency set to launch next month, and measures to improve the police's missing persons management system at their meeting on this day.

Prime Minister Han promised, "We will do our best to ensure that the benefits of our policies—including unprecedented discounts, the largest-ever supply in distribution, and a record scale of holiday financial support—are delivered to the people. We are committed to ensuring the stable supply and pricing of holiday essentials, lessening the burdens on small business owners and the vulnerable, and coordinating related agencies to provide seamless transportation, healthcare, and safety throughout the holiday period to minimize public inconvenience."

Regarding the police response system for missing persons cases, she emphasized, "We must review whether there were any institutional or structural gaps," and pledged, "We will thoroughly address and eliminate even the slightest vulnerabilities."

Kang Hoon-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff, remarked, "The new criminal justice system must serve as a foundation to prevent abuse and concentration of power, as well as provide enhanced protection for crime victims. Please meticulously inspect all aspects—including personnel and systems—to ensure that the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecution Agency can perform their core functions without a hitch from the very first day."

He added, "We must listen even more carefully to public concerns and pursue essential reforms without hesitation. I hope that the party, government, and the Presidential Office will function as one team to gain public trust and produce tangible results that people can feel."

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