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The South Korean National Assembly has passed a new law on 'distortion of law', imposing penalties on judges and prosecutors who intentionally distort legal applications, marking a significant reform in the judiciary.

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

Judges express concerns over the vagueness of proposed legislation targeting judicial misconduct, highlighting potential deterrents to protecting social minorities and clarifying legal interpretations.

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.

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.

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 announced modifications to the law against law distortion to minimize potential unconstitutionality before presenting it in the National Assembly.

Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, expressed concerns about a clause in the proposed amendment regarding the distortion of law and suggested it should be amended or deleted before being presented to the National Assembly.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has implemented sanctions targeting Russian individuals and organizations involved in the distortion of Ukrainian history and cultural theft.

The 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' will be voted on in the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for careful deliberation on controversial aspects like the crime of legal distortion.

Citizen groups have reported the 'Baemin-Only' contract between Baedal Minjok and Chogajip Chicken to the Fair Trade Commission, claiming it severely undermines fair competition.

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.

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

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to push forward with three major judicial reform bills, including the controversial 'crime of distortion of law,' amid concerns about their constitutionality.

A legal expert emphasized the need for broad application of the crime proceeds confiscation system to combat persistent distortions of the May 18th Democratic Movement.

The article discusses the issue of vote distortion in Mexico's electoral system, highlighting disparities in representation among political parties in Congress compared to direct elections for positions such as mayors and governors.

A federal judge in Philadelphia rules against the Trump administration's efforts to alter the historical narrative regarding American history in National Parks.

In a tightly contested match, Slovakia scored a goal against Sweden that was later disallowed after a video review deemed it did not fully cross the goal line, sparking debate among fans and experts alike.

Victor Sharrah experiences a rare condition called demon face syndrome, where familiar faces appear distorted and frightening to him.

Coupang faces allegations of significant personal data leakage and improper handling, with calls to cease lobbying efforts to mitigate the situation.

Kang Hoon-sik emphasizes the need for institutional improvements to prevent the inclusion of books denying the comfort women issue in public libraries, while acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression.

Haaretz reveals that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu distorted facts and misled the public regarding the failures leading up to the October 7 Hamas attack, based on unredacted official minutes.

Jeong Cheong-rae, representative of the Democratic Party, criticized a recent court ruling that acquitted Kwak Sang-do, and asserted plans to expedite legislation to reform legal distortions during the February National Assembly.

V. Čmilytė-Nielsen criticized claims by Mindaugas Sinkevičius that sanctions on Belarusian fertilizers benefit the Kremlin, calling it manipulation and a distortion of reality.

South Korea's Minister of Justice, Jung Sung-ho, advocates for severe penalties for both individuals and companies involved in price-distorting collusion to prevent repeated offenses.

Democratic Party representative Jung Cheong-rae confirmed the party's stance to grant only the right to request supplementary investigations to the prosecution, asserting their commitment to the complete abolition of the prosecution's investigative powers amidst ongoing debates on prosecutorial reform.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia firmly rejects statements from the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that accuse Croatia of promoting hatred and historical revisionism.

The article discusses the reaction of right-wing men to the representation of beauty as being associated with Black women, which they perceive as a historical distortion.

Javier Ortega Smith publicly confronts his former ally Santiago Abascal, accusing him and Garriga of deceitful tactics following his expulsion from Vox's leadership.

The recent sanctioning of Complementary Law No. 224 shifts the focus from fiscal adjustment towards the presumed profit regime, avoiding direct debate on income tax rates and their progressivity, significantly impacting a specific segment of the productive sector.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has requested an investigation into rumors circulating online regarding a 3% annual holding tax on real estate, which are reported to misrepresent the President's statements.

PASOK criticizes the government for failing to condemn inappropriate remarks regarding low-wage teachers and highlights perceived arrogance in governance.

Lehendakari Imanol Pradales warns Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the Statute should not be used as a bargaining chip or tool for political survival, emphasizing the unacceptability of its distortion ahead of signing new transfer agreements.

German concentration camp memorials are calling for internet platforms to combat AI-generated content that distorts history, particularly as falsified images have become more widespread on social networks.

Actress Maria Solomou expressed her frustration with television programs, citing concerns about the negative portrayal and distortion of events.

The head of the Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, criticizes the new industrial electricity price, stating it risks favoring large companies while harming smaller ones.

A speech by Joaquín Manso emphasizing the role of journalism in resisting fear and distortion of reality, delivered at a State ceremony with Queen Letizia.

The Dachau Camp Community, formed by former inmates of the Dachau concentration camp and their supporters, advocates for a vibrant culture of remembrance and actively engages in contemporary political debates to combat historical distortion and discrimination.