Published: 15:43, December 22, 2024 | Updated: 17:14, December 22, 2024
S. Korean main opp party urges acting president to promulgate special counsel bills
By Xinhua
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became the country's acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Dec 17, 2024. (PHOTO / YONHAP VIA AP)

SEOUL - Park Chan-dae, floor leader of South Korea's main opposition party, on Sunday called on acting President Han Duck-soo to promulgate special counsel bills against impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee by Tuesday, vowing to hold him accountable if he fails to do so, Yonhap news agency reported.

Earlier this month, the National Assembly passed a special counsel bill to investigate whether President Yoon committed insurrection and other violations over his declaration of martial law.

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The parliament also passed a bill mandating a special counsel probe into two key allegations involving the first lady -- her alleged involvement in a stock manipulation scheme and interference in election nominations through a power broker.