韓国国会は、与党・共に民主党が主導する検察改革法案を可決し、10月に発足予定の新たな重大犯罪捜査庁の法的根拠を確立した。この採決は、最大野党・国民の力が24時間にわたるフィリバスター（議事妨害）を終了させた後に行われ、同党の議員らは採決をボイコットした。
3月21日、韓国国会はソウルでの本会議において、共に民主党主導の検察改革法案を賛成166、反対1で可決した。この法律は、行政安全部傘下に新たな重大犯罪捜査庁を設置するもので、汚職、経済犯罪、防衛産業関連犯罪、麻薬犯罪、内乱、サイバー犯罪の捜査を任務とする。採決は、最大野党・国民の力が24時間のフィリバスターを終えた直後に行われ、同党の議員らは手続きをボイコットした。これは、前日に共に民主党が検察から捜査権を剥奪し、別途の起訴機関を設立する法案を可決したことに続く動きである。両法案は10月に施行され、捜査権と起訴権の分離の一環として現在の検察構造は廃止される。新制度の下では、起訴機関が起訴のみを担当し、捜査権限は重大犯罪捜査庁に移管される。
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The ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill on December 22 to establish a special tribunal for insurrection cases tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition. The measure aims to address perceived delays and unfairness in ongoing trials but faces criticism for potential unconstitutionality and undermining judicial independence. The opposition has vowed to launch a filibuster to block it.
South Korea's National Assembly passed a Democratic Party bill on Tuesday establishing dedicated trial panels at Seoul courts for criminal cases of insurrection, foreign aggression, and rebellion. Introduced two days earlier and surviving an opposition filibuster, the legislation raises ongoing concerns about judicial independence and sets a potential precedent for case-specific judicial changes.
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One week after South Korea's judicial reform laws took effect on March 12—introducing constitutional appeals and penalties for 'law distortion'—complaints against top judges have risen sharply. The National Assembly is set to vote Thursday on the remaining two bills of the 'judiciary trio,' prompting fears of paralyzing the judiciary.
Police have transferred a case alleging bias in a special counsel's investigation to the anti-corruption agency. The complaint, filed by the People Power Party against special counsel Min Joong-ki and his team, claims a biased probe targeting its members. The transfer follows raids on the special counsel's office.
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South Korea's ruling Democratic Party accepted the main opposition People Power Party's proposal on Monday for a special counsel investigation into bribery allegations involving the Unification Church and politicians. The move follows suspicions that members from both parties received funds from the church ahead of the 2022 presidential election. Party leaders stressed the need to uncover the full truth.
Police have begun investigating Rep. Kang Sun-woo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea over allegations of receiving 100 million won ($69,400) from a Seoul city councilor. The case, filed by opposition lawmakers, involves the money allegedly passed through an aide during the 2022 regional elections. It has drawn attention recently due to discussions between Kang and Rep. Kim Byung-kee, who faces his own misconduct allegations.
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South Korea's National Assembly passed the 2026 budget of 727.9 trillion won on Tuesday, achieving the first on-time approval in five years. Ruling and opposition parties reached a last-minute agreement to keep the government's proposed total spending intact while reallocating funds. The budget emphasizes increased spending to support the economy and national defense.