South Korea ends prosecutors’ follow-up investigation power

S. Korea abolished prosecutors' follow-up investigation power, concerns that flawed or obstructed police cases may lack effective independent review.

Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered to resign Friday, shortly after the National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Party (DP), passed a bill aimed at abolishing the prosecution's direct investigative powers. Koo told reporters Friday evening he has tendered his resignation offer to "take responsibility"