With the revised Criminal Procedure Act set to take effect on October 2, prosecutors' direct investigation powers will be completely abolished. Going forward, the police will assume overall investigative responsibility, handling not only reported and detected cases but also criminal complaints and accusations.

To prepare for the full transfer of investigative authority, the Korean National Police Agency launched a 'Task Force for Follow-up Measures to the Revised Criminal Procedure Act' on the 5th, officially beginning its operations. The task force will remain active until the revised act takes effect on October 2. Yoo Jae-sung, Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, serves as the team leader, with key aides participating—including the Acting Director of Planning and Coordination, Director of Investigation Planning and Coordination, Director of Police Personnel Planning, Inspector General, and Public Affairs Officer—to lead an organized response.

The task force plans to hold regular weekly meetings to review and discuss the following key tasks:

• Reviewing the implementation of the 'Measures to Strengthen Fairness in Police Investigations' announced by the State Council • Strengthening disciplinary actions and penalties to eradicate police corruption • Securing additional investigative personnel and budget • Refining related follow-up legislation • Developing plans to implement future tasks recommended by the Police Investigation Reform Committee

The Korean National Police Agency stated that through the operation of this task force, it intends to 'meticulously pursue follow-up measures so that the revised Criminal Procedure Act can make a practical contribution to protecting the human rights and interests of the public.'