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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
SEOUL, June 5 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday passed bills to appoint special prosecutors and investigate allegations of a coup against ousted President Yun Seok-yul and scandals involving first lady Kim Geon-hee.
Of the 198 National Assembly lawmakers present at the plenary session, 194 supported the bills, three voted against and one abstained.
Under the bills, new President Lee Jae-myung must appoint an independent prosecutor for each case from two recommended candidates.
The special investigation will focus on allegations of sedition against Yun Seok-yul, who was removed from office in April after martial law was declared last December.
Former President Kim Geun-hee’s wife will be investigated for allegedly manipulating stock prices, receiving luxury handbags, interfering with the nomination of candidates for the 2022 by-elections and the 2024 parliamentary elections, and rigging opinion polls during the 2022 presidential election. –0–