South Korea's Chief Prosecutor has laid out the prosecution's position on the investigative power reform bill that was put on fast-track at the National Assembly.
Speaking at a press conference this morning, Moon Moo-il vowed to make systematic changes to the way the prosecution handles investigations and make them more transparent to build public trust.
However, he said he still opposes the latest reform bill, saying it doesn't coincide with democratic principles and that it could encroach on basic rights.
The revised bill seeks to give police the authority to close investigations and removes the prosecution's authority to control police investigations.
Under the current law, prosecutors have the authority to close investigations, indict suspects and to seek arrest warrants.
Late last month, four political parties excluding the main opposition, fast-tracked a series of key bills, including the one aimed at redistributing power between police and the prosecution.