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Opposition’s Push for Contentious Bills Expected to Lead to Parliamentary Filibuster

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is expected to attempt to pass a pro-labor bill and three other contentious measures through the National Assembly starting Thursday, as the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has vowed to use a filibuster to block the attempt. The PPP has readied a roster [...]

Contributions Pour In After Rep. Eun Soo-mi’s Record-Breaking Filibuster

SEOUL, Feb.25 (Korea Bizwire) – A filibuster launched by the opposition Minjoo Party of Korea opposing the enactment of an antiterrorism law has brought Rep. Eun Soo-mi into the limelight. The Seoul National University graduate set a new Korean record for the longest filibuster, and galvanized the support of many observers, which lead to numerous [...]