South Korea's Chief Prosecutor has laid out the prosecution's position on the investigative power reform bill that was put on fast-track at the National Assembly.<br />Speaking at a press conference this morning, Moon Moo-il vowed to make systematic changes to the way the prosecution handles investigations and make them more transparent to build public trust. <br /> However, he said he still opposes the latest reform bill, saying it doesn't coincide with democratic principles and that it could encroach on basic rights. <br />The revised bill seeks to give police the authority to close investigations and removes the prosecution's authority to control police investigations. <br />Under the current law, prosecutors have the authority to close investigations, indict suspects and to seek arrest warrants.<br />Late last month, four political parties excluding the main opposition, fast-tracked a series of key bills, including the one aimed at redistributing power between police and the prosecution. <br /><br />
