On October 23, Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho attended a meeting of the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee, where he voiced his support for the proposed crime of law distortion pushed by the Democratic Party. The proposed law aims to penalize judges and prosecutors who distort legal principles during investigations, prosecutions, or trials, potentially leading to prison sentences of up to ten years. Jeong's comments come as the Democratic Party plans to present the amendment to the National Assembly for consideration, signaling a move towards tightening legal accountability in the justice system.

During the meeting, Jeong responded to queries from lawmakers, stating that intentionally misapplying legal provisions by judges or prosecutors undoubtedly constitutes a crime. He addressed concerns voiced by lawmakers from the opposition party, including fears that the law could be abused to target judges or prosecutors who issue rulings contrary to the government's interests. Jeong reassured them that he does not perceive a high likelihood of abuse in practical application. This assurance reflects a certain level of confidence that the judicial system can handle the new crime appropriately.

Additionally, Jeong discussed other judicial reform bills that the Democratic Party plans to advance in the February special session, including amendments concerning the judicial review and the expansion of the Supreme Court's justices. He acknowledged that the delay in the Supreme Court's ruling processes is a significant issue, historically recognized as needing reform. However, he suggested that decisions on the size of any increase in justices should be left to legislative judgment, highlighting a broader context of ongoing discussions around judicial reform in South Korea.