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Ruling Party Rally at Gyeongbokgung Palace Condemns Manipulated Prosecution Bill
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In short
The ruling Democratic People Power Party took to the streets in opposition to the passage of the Manipulated Prosecution Special Counsel Act.
Party Chair Jang Dong-hyuk told President Lee Jae-myung, 'Impeachment is the only answer.'
The bill is scheduled to be presented at the Cabinet meeting on November 10.
Key facts
When
A street rally by the Democratic People Power Party was held in front of Gyeongbokgung Station in Seoul on November 7.
Who
Party Chair Jang Dong-hyuk and other party leadership, along with approximately 70 lawmakers from the party, attended.
What
They condemned the passage of the Manipulated Prosecution Special Counsel Act and called for President Lee Jae-myung's impeachment.
How
Attendance was estimated at 150,000 by the party and approximately 6,000 by police.
What it means for me
Depending on whether the special counsel act is implemented, confrontation between the government and opposition is expected to continue for some time.
Politics · 8 sources combinedp. 2 / 4
President Lee approval at 36.9% PPP, DP within margin of error
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In short
President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating rose to 36.9% in one week.
The gap between People Power Party and Democratic Party support narrowed within the margin of error.
This is the result of a survey by Realmeter of 2,515 eligible voters nationwide.
Key facts
When
The survey was conducted October 26–30, with results released November 2.
Who
Realmeter surveyed 2,515 eligible voters nationwide at the request of Asia Economy.
What
President Lee's approval was 36.9%, People Power Party 40.2%, Democratic Party 38.3%.
How
Approval rose 1.6 percentage points from the previous week, disapproval fell to 60.1%.
What it means for me
As a poll showing public opinion trends, it has limited direct impact on daily life.
Politics · 10 sources combinedp. 3 / 4
Choi In-ho Appointed Chief Secretary for Political Affairs HUG President Tapped for Senior Blue House Post
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In short
President Lee Jae-myung appointed Choi In-ho, the president of HUG (Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation), as the new Chief Secretary for Political Affairs on the 6th.
Secretary Choi is a two-term lawmaker from Busan and is considered a pro-Moon politician.
The Blue House explained that this appointment is a decision for internal party unity.
Key facts
When
On November 6th, President Lee Jae-myung announced the appointment of the new Chief Secretary for Political Affairs.
Who
Choi In-ho (60), president of Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG), has been designated as the new Chief Secretary for Political Affairs.
What
He was appointed as successor to former Chief Secretary Hong Ik-pyo, who announced his resignation.
How
It is interpreted as an attempt to heal factional conflicts within the party by appointing someone from the pro-Moon faction.
What it means for me
This is political news with little direct impact on general readers.
Politics · Planned · 4 sources combinedp. 4 / 4
Prosecutor General candidates announced Lee Jung-hyun, Park Chul-woo, Ye Se-min in contention
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In short
The Ministry of Justice is expected to hold a Prosecutor General Candidate Recommendation Committee meeting on November 9.
Lee Jung-hyun, Park Chul-woo, and Ye Se-min are being discussed as candidates for the inaugural Public Prosecutors Office (새로운 공소청) head.
If the committee narrows it to three or more nominees, the acting minister will recommend one to the president.
Key facts
When
The Ministry of Justice is expected to hold the Prosecutor General Candidate Recommendation Committee meeting on November 9.
Who
Lee Jung-hyun, Vice Director of the Public Prosecutors Office; Park Chul-woo, Head of Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office; and lawyer Ye Se-min are being discussed.
What
The recommendation committee will recommend three or more candidates to the Ministry of Justice minister.
How
Lee Jin-soo, Vice Minister of Justice, as acting minister will recommend one of them to the president.
What it means for me
General readers should watch this appointment as it will affect changes to the prosecution organization structure and investigation system.
