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Special Counsel Bill on Prosecutorial Abuse Passes
PPP: 'Only Impeachment Remains'
In short
The National Assembly passed the Special Counsel Bill on Prosecutorial Abuse on November 6th.
The People Power Party held a rally in front of the National Assembly in protest of the bill's passage.
The People Power Party continues outdoor rallies in front of Gyeongbokgung Station in Seoul on November 7th.
Key facts
| When | On November 6th, the Special Counsel Bill on Prosecutorial Abuse passed the plenary session with 167 votes in favor and 1 against. |
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| Who | PPP Representative Jang Dong-hyuk and party leadership and lawmakers attended the rally. |
| What | Rep. Jang said, 'Impeachment is the only answer for a president without will to uphold the Constitution.' |
| How | The People Power Party abstained from voting and planned outdoor rallies in front of Gyeongbokgung Station on November 7th. |
What it means for me
Prolonged state conflicts may impact the pace of related legislation and policy implementation.
