Key facts
- South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has submitted his resignation.
- The resignation follows the completion of legislation stripping prosecutors of investigative authority.
- Jung cited health issues as a reason for his departure.
- A new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency (SCIA) will launch in October.
- The SCIA will have 2,874 personnel.
- 2,567 of the SCIA personnel will be investigators.
- The SCIA will investigate seven categories of major crimes.
- Prosecutors will no longer have investigative powers for these crimes.
South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has submitted his resignation, marking the culmination of significant reforms that curtail the investigative powers of prosecutors. Jung stated that his resignation is due to the completion of legislation that strips the prosecution of its investigative authority. He also cited personal health issues as a contributing factor, suggesting that the new criminal justice system should be finalized under new leadership.