Kim Jin-joo, the victim of the "Busan roundhouse kick case," has appealed to President Lee Jae-myung, urging him to "exercise his veto power against the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation powers."

Kim posted a message on social media today, directing her words to President Lee: "Because of the abolition of supplementary investigation powers and the prosecution service, I ended up posting on X. I am writing this here because I think you might see it." She added, "Can you please be on the side of the victims? Please exercise your veto power. I beg you."

President Lee has actively communicated through X, even directly replying to individuals who mention him on the platform.

Kim also attached a video she uploaded to YouTube titled "Why the Victim Opposes the Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Powers," writing, "If you happen to think that a victim is speaking out of ignorance, please watch this entire video."

She emphasized, "Over the past year, I have attended more seminars, panel discussions, and interviews than anyone else."

Kim, the victim of the Busan roundhouse kick case—initially known as a random assault until the prosecution's supplementary investigation revealed a sexual assault motive—has consistently opposed the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which completely abolishes the prosecution's direct investigation powers.

During a press conference last month, she pointed out, "The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act feels like a law designed solely for perpetrators, as it shortens their detention periods, expands conditional release, and strengthens suspect interrogation rights."

Kim also left a comment reading "Go to hell" on a social media post by Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Yong-min, who visited the grave of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun yesterday to deliver the amended Criminal Procedure Act.

The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, pushed through the National Assembly plenary session led by the Democratic Party on July 31, is expected to pass the cabinet meeting as early as this week.

Minister of Justice Chung Sung-ho spoke with reporters today right after the appointment ceremony for new prosecutors, stating the following:

[Minister of Justice Chung Sung-ho: It has been a long time since I studied law, and I studied the Criminal Procedure Act extensively, but this is probably the first time the Criminal Procedure Act has been amended at the speed of light.]

He also mentioned the possibility of side effects arising.

[Minister of Justice Chung Sung-ho: Since situations could arise where victims' suffering worsens and they are not properly protected, if side effects do occur and it does not match the reality on the ground, shouldn't we fix it quickly?]

However, he stated that the Ministry of Justice will not directly file a competence dispute over the amendment nor recommend that President Lee exercise his veto power.

Minister Chung, who once again expressed his intention to resign, stated, "It is not because of the amendment, but rather due to poor health from various issues."

Reported by Kim Min-joo | Video by Kim Na-on | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News