The number of individuals of foreign nationality convicted of drug crimes in South Korea nearly tripled in the past four years, data showed. From 2018 to 2022, the number of foreign nationals convicted of drug-related offenses here reached 6,423 after registering a steady rise each year, according to National Police Agency data released by Rep. Lee Sang-min of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea. Since reac.
Amid the looming possibility of a new political party led by Lee Jun-seok, a former estranged leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), prospects are divided on its potential outcome and impact on the upcoming general elections next April.
Lee Jun-seok, an outspoken former chairman of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), is creating a stir in political circles ahead of next year s general elections with his idea of creating a breakaway party with outliers of rival parties.
The number of individuals of foreign nationality convicted of drug crimes in South Korea nearly tripled in the past four years, data showed. From 2018 to 2022, the number of foreign nationals convicted of drug-related offenses here reached 6,423 after registering a steady rise each year, according to National Police Agency data released by Rep. Lee Sang-min of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea. Since reac.