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Ruling Party Rally at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Condemns Manipulated Prosecution Bill
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.
