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Gwangju murder case highlights dangers of unchecked power, judicial reform debate
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- An alleged attempt by a detective to conceal evidence in a murder case involving a fellow officer's son has ignited public anger and fueled debate over judicial reform in South Korea.
- The incident has intensified discussions around a proposal to strip prosecutors of their investigative oversight powers, potentially shifting unchecked authority to the police.
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An alleged attempt by a detective to conceal evidence in a murder case involving a fellow officer's son has ignited public anger and fueled debate over judicial reform in South Korea. The incident has intensified discussions around a proposal to strip prosecutors of their investigative oversight powers, potentially shifting unchecked authority to the police.
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