President Lee Jae Myung signaled his intent to enact a special counsel bill that would allow for the withdrawal of indictments, a move critics deem predetermined and lacking substantiation. The bill, pushed by the ruling Democratic Party, grants the special counsel authority to nullify charges if investigations are found improper.
Judicial investigation into Jean-Luc Mélenchon's 2017 campaign finances ends with four indictments. Justice suspects Mediascop of overcharging for services, potentially defrauding the state.
China's Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Zhili met Cuba's Deputy Agriculture Minister Telce Gonzalez to enhance joint agricultural projects, prioritizing the sector in their bilateral 'community of shared future' amid Cuba's vulnerability.
President Lee Jae Myung has expressed support for a ruling Democratic Party bill proposing a special counsel probe into allegations that he was indicted in multiple cases based on fabricated evidence during the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration. The bill would allow a special counsel to take over Lee's cases from the prosecution and decide whether to proceed. Opposition lawmakers argue the bill would give grounds to drop charges against Lee. The presidential official said Lee wants the DP to decide timing and procedures through public input and careful deliberation.
This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!
