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The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing intentional legal distortion by judges and prosecutors, amidst concerns over the rushed legislative process.

A proposal by the ruling People Power Party to appoint Chun Young-sik to the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee has been rejected by the National Assembly, while the Democratic Party's proposal for Go Min-soo passed successfully.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has proposed a plan to strengthen government intelligence, emphasizing that simply establishing a framework is not sufficient.

The Social Democratic Party's proposed bill to establish a cap on individual donations to political parties in Estonia has passed its first reading in the Riigikogu.

The article analyzes President Lee Jae-myung's unexpected political success and the shift in public perception regarding the Democratic Party's economic management.

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

T. V. Raskevičius has announced he will not seek re-election as chair of the Freedom Party, aiming instead to mobilize democratic forces for upcoming municipal elections.

Democratic Party primary candidates in Chungbuk are clashing over the candidacy of Shin Yong-han, who has referenced his experience under the Park Geun-hye government.

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.

The Center Reform Union and the Democratic Party of Japan announced their decision not to attend the first meeting of the 'National Conference' initiated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee announced it will continue its operations until President Lee's indictment is cancelled, despite calls for its dissolution following the establishment of a new official party organization.

The South Korean government and ruling party plan to introduce a 'minimum guarantee system' to help victims of rent fraud recover a portion of their rental deposits.

The Italian left criticizes the Caivano Decree, which has significantly reduced crimes among 14-year-olds, despite its apparent success in lowering juvenile delinquency.

Democratic Party leader Han Byeong-do announced plans to implement measures in collaboration with the government to prevent real estate speculation in rural Korea, particularly regarding agricultural land that is not being farmed.

Factional disputes within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying as the Wike and Makinde camps clash over arrangements for the upcoming national convention.

Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed concerns over the recent internal factionalism based on the term 'New Lee Jae-myung', stating that it is not a desirable phenomenon.

Rep. Ilhan Omar defended her outbursts during President Trump's State of the Union address, expressing no regrets for her actions.

The Democratic Party of Korea and the Ministry of Industry have reached a consensus on the need to quickly process the U.S. Investment Special Law currently pending in the National Assembly.

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and 15 other members have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing national issues within the party.

The Democratic Party accuses the Trump administration of orchestrating a significant cover-up regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump involving minors, by withholding crucial documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is reportedly set to defect from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following others from his party in the region.

The Democratic Party in Italy celebrated 105-year-old Gianna Pratesi on social media for recalling the 1946 referendum where Italians voted on monarchy vs. republic, highlighting women's suffrage.

The Democratic Party of Korea has modified the 'law distortion crime' bill to limit its applicability to criminal cases, amid concerns of potential unconstitutionality.

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

The article discusses the new powers that Sławomir Mentzen has acquired within his political party, which have raised concerns about democratic integrity in Poland.

Lauri Läänemets, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party, advocates for reforming state funding for political parties to ensure more resources are allocated to smaller and non-parliamentary parties.

The Democratic Party of Korea has established a new committee to investigate alleged fabricated charges by the Yoon Seok-youl government and to push for the cancellation of indictments against its members.

Prime Minister Takashi has selectively engaged with opposition parties ahead of a national conference on tax and food pricing.

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has distributed catalog gifts worth approximately 10 million yen to all party members elected in the recent House of Representatives election, raising questions about the party's financial ethics.

Chief judges from across South Korea have expressed serious concerns regarding the Democratic Party's proposed judicial reform bills, particularly the legal distortion crime law.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, condemned an attack on party leaders in Benin City as an assassination attempt linked to government officials.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she would boycott President Trump’s State of the Union speech, criticizing him as a 'wannabe king' and calling the state of the nation 'grim'.

The Democratic Party of Korea is revamping its internal committee focused on addressing politically motivated prosecutions in response to concerns over rival factions gaining power.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed optimism about the movement of capital out of the real estate sector into more productive markets during a meeting with senior members of the Democratic Party.

The leaders emphasized the recent rise in South Korea's stock market and the positive implications of redeployed real estate funds during a press briefing.

The Supreme Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn its appeal against three current and former Democratic Party members related to cash envelope allegations after the Supreme Court confirmed the acquittal of another implicated former member.

Gina Hinojosa is emerging as a leading Democratic candidate for the Texas governorship in 2026, focusing on her Latino roots as she prepares to challenge incumbent Greg Abbott.

The article discusses the implications of new legislation in Saxony-Anhalt aimed at strengthening democratic resilience against the AfD without directly naming the party.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his leadership in the African American community and significant influence in Democratic politics.

The Democratic Party of Korea announced modifications to the law against law distortion to minimize potential unconstitutionality before presenting it in the National Assembly.

The article discusses the political implications and internal power struggles within South Korea's ruling party, centered around the concept of ‘New Lee Jae-myung’ as an evolving political identity.

The third amendment to the Commercial Act mandating the mandatory buyback of treasury shares has passed the National Assembly with overwhelming support.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic Party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, challenging his claims on economic and social issues.

The proposed special law for the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon has been stalled at the National Assembly level, leading to intense political blame between the Democratic Party and the ruling party.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticizes Donald Trump's State of the Union address, focusing on economic issues and the impact of policies on American families.

President Yoon emphasizes the need for national unity during a luncheon with the Democratic Party Advisory Board, acknowledging ongoing shortcomings in integration efforts.