South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is set to push for a plenary vote on legislation that would strip the prosecution of its direct investigative rights.
The move represents a significant escalation in the party's efforts to restructure the country's legal and judicial processes, despite protests from the main opposition party.
The proposed bill aims to transfer investigative authority away from the prosecution, a body that has historically held substantial power in South Korea's legal system.
The Democratic Party has framed the reform as a necessary step to ensure checks and balances within the judiciary.
However, the opposition argues that the changes could undermine the effectiveness of criminal investigations and create legal gaps.
This development follows the Democratic Party's formal adoption of the policy earlier this month, marking a concrete step toward implementation.