The Ministry is reorganized: Planning & Coordination Bureau, Legal Affairs Office, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Crime Prevention Policy Bureau, Inspector General, Human Rights Bureau, Korea Correctional Service, Korea Immigration Service, Office of Spokesperson, etc.

The Commercial Legal Affairs Division that exclusively handles economic matters is created under the Legal Affairs Office to advance corporate legislation to the level of that of the developed countries

Judicial reform including the introduction of the Civil Participation in Criminal Trials System is made.

The Korean government’s first comprehensive plan on human rights policies, the National Action Plans for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, is set up and implemented.

The Korea Immigration Bureau (6 Divisions under 1 Bureau) is expanded to the new Korea Immigration Service (2 Policy Groups and 10 Teams under 1 Service).

The Corrections Bureau (1 Deliberation Officer and 6 Divisions under 1 Bureau) is expanded to the new Korea Correctional Service (2 Policy Groups and 9 Teams under 1 Service), and the Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea is enacted and enter into force.

The Human Rights Bureau in charge of national human rights policies is established to advance human rights of citizens

The Office of Inspector General is created to reinforce the transparency of the Ministry and the prosecution.

Prosecutors’ position classification system is replaced with eligibility screening to ensure prosecutors’ autonomy and independence.

The Legal Profession Division that oversees bar examinations is established under the Legal Affairs Office.

Juvenile training schools focus on specialized education including practical tasks � character development, and opened specialized schools at 11 institutions.