The Korean National Police Agency has recently implemented new guidelines for handling cases related to the crime of distorting the law, which is set to take effect. These guidelines instruct all provincial police departments to investigate such cases directly, rather than leaving them to local precincts. This move is a proactive measure ahead of the law's enforcement on December 12, as the agency aims to ensure that there are clear handling criteria and that the justice process is not compromised due to potential confusion around legal interpretations during the early phase of implementation.

As part of the protocol, any cases of potential distortion of the law will need to be reported to the National Police Agency, and local police stations are required to hand over relevant cases to their provincial counterparts for investigation. The recent example noted includes the high-profile case against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Choi, which has already been transferred from the Yongin West Police Station to the Seoul Metropolitan Police's special investigation unit. This underscores the seriousness of the law and the need for meticulous handling of cases that may implicate police officers and judiciary members themselves.

The police are preparing for the possibility that judges, prosecutors, and officers could themselves become targets of complaints under the new law. The reference materials provided to investigative committees suggest detailed recording of procedural reviews and substantiation of the circumstances under which evidence is gathered. The emphasis is on preventing any form of evidence manipulation or misapplication of law; thus, comprehensive documentation is vital in the investigative process. A spokesperson from the National Police Agency commented on their ongoing preparation and review of related legal precedents to ensure that the initial phases of implementing the law are conducted thoroughly and systematically.