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Democratic Party Pushes to Abolish 'Supplementary Investigation Rights' Despite Controversy Over Poor Handling of Cases

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Jul 9, 2026 4:31 PM

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[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Anchor: Joo Young-jin
■ Guests: Lee Go-eun, Lawyer; Im Chan-jong, SBS Legal Correspondent
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● Controversy Over 'Supplementary Investigation Rights'

[Interview] Lee Go-eun / Lawyer
"Concerns over the abolition of supplementary investigation rights... case processing time will increase significantly."
"The legal community fears a sharp rise in non-prosecution rates if the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights are completely abolished."

[Interview] Im Chan-jong / SBS Legal Correspondent
"The prosecution argues that 'supplementary investigation rights are necessary,' but worries it may be perceived as 'serving the prosecution's own interests'."
"There is an atmosphere within the prosecution that it would not matter even if supplementary investigation rights were completely abolished."

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