SEOUL: South Korea has removed the time limit on prosecuting murderers, paving the way for further investigation of infamous cold cases, reports said.
The National Assembly on Friday passed an amended criminal procedure law, removing the 25-year statute of limitations on first-degree murder in a near unanimous vote, Yonhap news agency said yesterday.
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