Democratic Party of Korea Acting Leader and Floor Leader Han Byung-doo stated regarding the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act to abolish prosecutors' supplementary investigation power, "There is no more time to hesitate."

During the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today (the 24th), Acting Leader Han remarked, "As the ruling party bearing the weight of state affairs together, the Democratic Party will make a responsible decision."

He added, "The discussions have finally matured, and it is time to yield results," emphasizing, "We will gather the collective will of our lawmakers through a general meeting, swiftly finalize the legislation, and put a period to the grand journey of prosecution reform."

The Democratic Party plans to discuss the Criminal Procedure Act containing the abolition of supplementary investigation power through a general meeting of all party lawmakers this afternoon, and decide whether to officially adopt it as the party line.

Yesterday, Acting Leader Han urged the candidates who advanced to the main race for party leader and supreme council member at the August 17 national convention to "continue a dignified competition."

He stressed, "It must be a convention that gives hope to the public and pride to party members by allowing candidates to fully display their capabilities," adding, "The party leadership and all election-related bodies within the party will take thorough precautions without a single loophole to ensure a fair and stable convention."

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