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South 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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Associated Press News

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.

2 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament in a surprise move on Thursday voted to allow prosecutors to serve an arrest warrant against the main opposition leader who is facing an investigation into bribery and breach of duty charges. Read full story

2 months ago·Malaysia

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Washington Times

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader’s immunity against arrest

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.

2 months ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

South Korean lawmakers to vote on arrest of opposition leader for corruption

The Thursday vote comes three weeks after opposition leader Lee Jae-myung began a hunger strike to protest a decline of democracy in the country.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest

SEOUL: South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament in a surprise move on Thursday (Sep 21) voted to allow prosecutors to serve an arrest warrant against the main opposition leader who is facing an investigation into bribery and breach of duty charges. The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung

2 months ago·Singapore

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KVIA

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift hunger striking opposition leader's immunity to arrest

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — 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. Lawmakers voted 149-136 on Thursday in favor of lifting Lee’s immunity to arrest, which allows a Seoul …

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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