The Supreme Court has finalized a ruling ordering the state to pay 10 million won ($7,273) in compensation to former Justice Minister Cho Kuk for illegally collecting information through a state spy agency during previous conservative administrations, judicial officials said Friday.
Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk, known for his vocal criticism of President Yoon Suk Yeol, demanded Monday that Yoon accept a special counsel probe into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee.
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea will be controlling a majority of the legislature for another four years, as it won 175 seats including proportional representation seats of its satellite party in the 300-member National Assembly. Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk‘s Rebuilding Korea Party, the Democratic Party’s closest friend, won 12 seats, raising the number of the two friendly forces to 187..
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea will be controlling a majority of the legislature for another four years, as it won 175 seats including proportional representation seats of its satellite party in the 300-member National Assembly. Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk‘s Rebuilding Korea Party, the Democratic Party’s closest friend, won 12 seats, raising the number of the two friendly forces to 187..
Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk urged voters to help the broader opposition bloc secure 200 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, saying the number is enough to have the first lady appear at court for a trial for allegations of wrongdoing.