The People Power Party wants to revise a law protecting lawmakers from being arrested while the National Assembly is in session.
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The People Power Party wants to revise a law protecting lawmakers from being arrested while the National Assembly is in session. PPP floor leader Kweon Seong-dong wrote on Facebook, “I, as PPP floor leader, will propose a bill to restrict lawmakers’ privilege of immunity from arrest.” Kweon added that former Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is running in a by-election to enjoy that privilege. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
