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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Two members of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Gi-pyo and Buseung-chan, have announced their withdrawal from a group aimed at pushing for the cancellation of charges against President Lee Jae-myung, following the establishment of a formal committee within their party.

A nationwide judges' conference has been convened to discuss the three judicial reform bills pushed by the Democratic Party of Korea, which aim to reshape the relationship between the judiciary and citizen rights.

Oh Young-hoon, the Governor of Jeju, has been rated in the bottom 20% during the Democratic Party's primary evaluation but vows to contest and complete the election process.

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to establish a special committee to investigate manipulative prosecution cases linked to the Yoon administration, possibly as a response to factional dynamics within the party.

Jung Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party criticized People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk for not responding to his proposal for a meeting to discuss administrative integration between Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do.

President Yoon has dismissed concerns regarding discord between his administration and the ruling party, stating that there has never been a time when he felt sidelined.

Opposition parties in South Korea criticize the Democratic Party's rushed efforts to pass three administrative integration bills and demand a delay for further deliberation.

The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

The South Korean government announced new legislative proposals for the Criminal Case Investigation Agency and the Prosecutors' Office, yet tensions remain unresolved over the controversial issue of prosecutors' complementary investigation rights, potentially leading to further conflict.

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

The Korean National Assembly's planned meeting on a special law for US investments was disrupted as the ruling and opposition parties blamed each other for delays in legislative proceedings.

Oh Seok-kyu, a Gyeonggi Provincial Councilor, has officially declared his candidacy for the mayor of Uijeongbu, emphasizing his commitment to serve the citizens and address the city's current crises.

The South Korean government has unveiled an amendment bill that consolidates the Serious Crime Investigation Agency while retaining the title 'Prosecutor General' for its head.

Democratic senators have introduced a bill to refund all tariff revenues collected by the Trump administration within 180 days, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed these tariffs unlawful.

Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the People Power Party for opposing the Chungnam-Daejeon administrative integration law, questioning their changing stance on the issue.

The Supreme Court of South Korea will hold a national court directors' meeting on the 25th to discuss the upcoming 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' driven by the Democratic Party.

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Im Jong-sung is being investigated by a joint investigation body regarding allegations of bribery involving the Unification Church.

Conservative commentator Jo Gap-je criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the ruling People Power Party, suggesting that his actions are unwittingly aiding the Democratic Party ahead of local elections.

The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.

A group of 105 lawmakers from South Korea's Democratic Party officially launched the 'Gungchimo' to push for the dismissal of charges against President Lee Jae-myung and initiate a parliamentary investigation, reflecting deeper factional divisions within the party.

The Democratic Party has introduced three special laws for the establishment of integrated metropolitan cities in South Korea, but the opposition party continues to oppose the proposal for Chungnam and Daejeon.

The passage of the 'Judicial Reform Trio' in South Korea, driven by the Democratic Party, faces concerns regarding the hastiness of its approval without sufficient social consensus, particularly around the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' clause.

The South Korean government is advancing legislation that could penalize judges and prosecutors for what is deemed 'distorted law', raising concerns about potential abuse and the disruption of judicial independence.

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.