The fourth ‘Chae Sang-byung Special Prosecutor Act’ was proposed to the National Assembly on the 3rd, led by the opposition parties. The bill aims to investigate the interference with the investigation of the late Marine officer Sang-byung and the cover-up of the case. This new bill differs from previous ones as it grants the opposition parties the power to recommend candidates for special prosecutors.
The opposition parties introduced this bill after the previous attempts were rejected by President Yoon Seok-yeol. The bill also extends the investigation period, increases the number of special prosecutors and investigators, and excludes the ‘whistleblower fabrication’ suspicion controversy.
The lawmakers are determined to pass this bill by the end of the month and are open to discussions with the ruling party. They hope to find common ground and move forward with the legislation. With these changes, the opposition parties are optimistic about the success of the bill and the integrity of the investigation process.
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