US EditionSouth Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader’s immunity against arrest
- South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, is facing potential arrest on corruption charges. He is accused of giving illegal favors to a property investor in exchange for kickbacks during his time as mayor and of transferring funds to North Korea to facilitate an economic exchange scheme.
- Lee's hunger strike has garnered support and prevented lawmakers from crossing party lines to vote for his arrest. The opposition-controlled parliament unexpectedly voted in favor of allowing prosecutors to issue an arrest warrant against Lee, who denies all charges.
- In addition, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was dismissed due to various policy failures. These include the inadequate response to heavy rains and flooding, the deadly Halloween crush, and criticism over the World Scout Jamboree.
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South Korean parliament lifts opposition leader immunity amid corruption accusations - La Prensa Latina Media
Seoul, Sep 21 (EFE).- South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday approved the withdrawal of immunity of main opposition party leader Jae-myung over his alleged involvement in several corruption cases. The parliament decided to lift the immunity of the liberal Democratic Party (PD) leader with 149 votes in favor, 136 against, 6 abstentions and 4 invalid votes. The voting results showed that Lee has lost the support of many party members consider…
South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- In a surprise outcome, South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament on Thursday voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest of the country's leading opposition figure, Lee Jae-myung, who faces a widening investigation over corruption allegations.
South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament on Thursday voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest […]
South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest
In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest of the country’s leading opposition figure, Lee Jae-myung, who faces a widening investigation over corruption allegations
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