“DP vows to pass bill concerning Lee's criminal cases; PPP warns of filibusters”

Key points

• Ruling DP of Korea pushes bill to appoint a new special counsel for indictments against President Lee Jae Myung.
• PPP opposition vows filibusters for every bill at Thursday's plenary session if passed.
• Opposition claims the DP aims to bury trials of the President and close aides with the bill.
• DP argues prosecutions are politically motivated and supported by fabricated evidence.
• Earlier April version faced backlash over a clause allowing canceling indictments; current plan tabled in subcommittee.