In a surprising move, South Korean lawmakers voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. This allows legal action against him. Second, they approved a motion to fire Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Both decisions hint at rising tension within South Korea’s political landscape. Lee faces several corruption charges. One alleges he illegally sent […]
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