Heres a report from seoul. Reporter the bill was passed by an overwhelming handful this afternoon. Only a handful vote against it. Two open candidates for the position, both were chosen by the opposition party. Will have to choose which one will be the special prosecutor. The added title of special gives more investigative powers. The position is independent. Will have the authority to look into suspected illegal acts by senior Government Officials, including those who may be in positions to influence legal props. A special prosecutor will have 120 days to conduct the investigation with a special team. Meanwhile, seoul prosecutors have been reportedly trying to question President Park ahead of this weekend. South korea is reporting that parks lawyer has said that she will cooperate with prosecutors next week. So as far as getting the president to sit down for questioning before this weekend, it doesnt look like thats going to happen. Public frustration continues to grow, according to p
Personnel and civilian employees. It involves the arrest of a former marine at a u. S. Air base in the southern prefecture of okinawa. Hes being connected with the disappearance of a woman who was later found dead. Now people in okinawa are outraged. They say a Bilateral Agreement on the status of American Military personnel called sofa, grants unfair privileges, and theyre demanding concrete measures from both the u. S. And japanese governments. And nhk worlds moshe kamota reports. Reporter they arrested an american civilian working at the u. S. Base. They says Kenneth Franklin admitted to strangling and stabbing a japanese woman who went missing in april. On tuesday Assembly Members unanimously passed a resolution pressing both governments to ensure that the u. S. Tightens discipline, and also a revision of sofa. Several other local assemblies approved several other resolutions. The status of the agreement stipulates the procedures for washington and tokyo when u. S. Servicemen or ci
Personnel and civilian employees. It involves the arrest of a former marine at a u. S. Air base in the southern prefecture of okinawa. Hes being connected with the disappearance of a woman who was later found dead. Now people in okinawa are outraged. They say a Bilateral Agreement on the status of American Military personnel called sofa, grants unfair privileges, and theyre demanding concrete measures from both the u. S. And japanese governments. And nhk worlds moshe kamota reports. Reporter they arrested an american civilian working at the u. S. Base. They says Kenneth Franklin admitted to strangling and stabbing a japanese woman who went missing in april. On tuesday Assembly Members unanimously passed a resolution pressing both governments to ensure that the u. S. Tightens discipline, and also a revision of sofa. Several other local assemblies approved several other resolutions. The status of the agreement stipulates the procedures for washington and tokyo when u. S. Servicemen or ci
China and taiwan claim them. Prime minister abe has responded by setting up a Liaison Office the government also set up a Liaison Office at the Crisis Management center in the Prime Ministers Office to gather and share information on the frigate. Vice minister for foreign s a supply ship also sailed close wednesday night. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection with the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection between the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. Tokyos embattled governor is considering taking a selfimposed paycut. The gesture comes after allegations surfaced he used public funds for personal spending. He was cleared this week of any legal wrongdoing by two former prosecutors. On the political side of things, hes still in the hot seat. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly wants to question him again about his spending. This time questioning will take place in front of the assemblys Gene
Inherent part of the territory. China and taiwan claim them. Prime minister abe has responded by setting up a Liaison Office the government also set up a Liaison Office at the Crisis Management center in the Prime Ministers Office to gather and share information on the frigate. Vice minister for foreign s a supply ship also sailed close wednesday night. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection with the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. The ministry is analyzing whether theres any connection between the chinese and russian vessels presence in the area. Tokyos embattled governor is considering taking a selfimposed paycut. The gesture comes after allegations surfaced he used public funds for personal spending. He was cleared this week of any legal wrongdoing by two former prosecutors. On the political side of things, hes still in the hot seat. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly wants to question him again about his spending. This time questioning will take plac