South Korea passes bill ending prosecutors’ investigative powers

S. Korea passed legislation ending prosecutors' direct and supplementary investigative authority separation of investigation and prosecution function.

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"