Reflects on 100 Days in Office
"Doing My Utmost for Innovative Legal Administration"
Justice Minister Sungsoh Jung stated on the 28th, "I will fulfill my given mission by completing a 'reasonable reform of the criminal justice system' that brings comfort to the people."
On this day, marking his 100th day in office, Minister Jung wrote on Facebook, "A sweeping transformation is already underway through legislation separating investigation and prosecution." He emphasized his commitment to prosecutorial reform based on the separation of investigation and prosecution, adding, "Through 'prosecutorial reform for the people,' we are making every effort to restore the prosecution, which was criticized as a tool of political oppression under the previous administration, into a prosecution that serves the people."
Justice Minister Sungsoh Jung is delivering a greeting at the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee’s national audit on the 14th. Photo by Yonhap News
He reflected, "Over the past 100 days, I have devoted all my efforts together with the Lee Jaemyung administration to restoring livelihoods and stabilizing state affairs," adding, "It was a time to rise again after overcoming the shock of the 12·3 Martial Law, a military coup and insurrection." He also stressed, "As the first Justice Minister of the government of popular sovereignty, I will continue to focus solely on the people and do my utmost for innovative legal administration that revitalizes the economy and cares for the livelihoods of citizens."
Minister Jung further stated, "Through reflection and resolution regarding past cases of unjust state violence, Korea is also upholding the spirit of Article 1 of the Constitution, which declares that the people are the true owners of the nation." He added, "We have done our best to normalize daily life for the people through measures to support economic revitalization and a strong response to crime." He continued, "The steps toward recovery and reform by the Lee Jaemyung administration are like a mighty river; even if it appears calm, the current is an unstoppable force."
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