The presidential office said it would respect the ruling party's decision on whether to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigative powers. Expressing concern that the recent controversy could be prolonged, it emphasized the need for an early conclusion to reduce unnecessary confusion. The president previously said that supplementary investigative powers could be considered in exceptional cases, but he said he would leave the decision to the National Assembly. However, following the recent Jang Yoon-gi incident, concerns about the complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigative powers have been raised within the ruling party, making it a key issue at the party convention. The presidential office expressed concern that the political debate could undermine the purpose of prosecutorial reform and emphasized the need for a quick decision and swift follow-up.
