Ruling party to launch filibuster to block special probe bill on Marine's death


The ruling People Power Party has threatened to initiate a filibuster if the opposition proceeds with the passage of a controversial bill that calls for a special counsel investigation into the military's handling of a Marine's death last year. The opposition, led by the Democratic Party, aims to push through this bill and three broadcasting law revisions in the current parliamentary session, despite objections from the People Power Party. The special probe bill seeks to investigate allegations of inappropriate interference by the presidential office and the defense ministry in the investigation into the death of Cpl. Chae Su-geun. The bill had been previously passed by the previous assembly but was overturned in a revote after President Yoon Suk Yeol vetoed it. In response to the opposition's efforts, the People Power Party has threatened to use a filibuster to halt the regular session and prevent the introduction of the proposed agenda items. This tactic involves lawmakers engaging in extended debates to delay the passage of a bill or prevent a parliamentary vote.


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