Yoon's office says 3 bills, including on first lady, violate Constitution


The presidential office in South Korea has declared that three recently passed bills, including one aimed at the first lady Kim Keon Hee, are in violation of the Constitution. The bills were pushed through by the main opposition Democratic Party despite strong opposition from the ruling People Power Party. One of the bills seeks an independent investigation into allegations of stock manipulation by Kim, her acceptance of a luxury bag, and her suspected meddling in candidate nominations for the ruling party prior to the April 10 general elections. The other bills call for a special counsel investigation into claims of improper interference in the military's inquiry into the 2023 death of a Marine, and for the promotion of local currency vouchers to stimulate the economy. The presidential office indicated that President Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to veto these bills as they are deemed unconstitutional and unlawful. According to a presidential official, it is the president's duty and responsibility to use his veto power against bills that are considered to be anti-constitutional and illegal. The bills passed by the Democratic Party have sparked controversy and opposition from the ruling party, raising concerns about their compliance with the country's Constitution. President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to take action to veto these bills in order to uphold the principles of the Constitution and prevent any potential violations of the law.


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