Han Byung-do stated, “There is no disagreement between the party and the government regarding the Prosecution Office and Investigation Office laws… The second special prosecutor bill will definitely be processed by the 15th.”

The article reports on a statement by Han Byung-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, during a meeting at the National Assembly on January 13, 2026. Han emphasized that there are no disagreements between the party and the government regarding the proposed legislation for the Serious Crimes Investigation Office Act and the Prosecutorial Office Act. He described the process of separating investigation and prosecution functions, which involves dismantling the Prosecution Office after 78 years, as a “massive construction project” for the judiciary of South Korea. Han also discussed the second comprehensive special investigation bill that recently passed the legislative committee, stating it would ensure more thorough investigations than previous special investigations. Additionally, Han announced new appointments within the party’s internal leadership, retaining Representative Lee Gi-hyeon as the Chief Secretary of the floor leader’s office. Eighteen representatives were named to the deputy floor leader team, with 15 reappointments. Han also appointed several deputies to key roles on January 12.