New special counsel may have power to cancel president's criminal charges

Controversy is rising around a possible new special counsel investigation into alleged wrongdoings of the prosecution, as the ruling bloc pushes to grant investigators the power to drop criminal charges against the incumbent president. The latest push prompted criticism from opposition parties, which say the ruling bloc is trying to abuse its authority to illegitimately end investigations into President Lee Jae Myung. People Power Party whip Rep. Song Eon-seog, in a press conference held Sunday,

By The Korea Herald