Seoul:Top South Korean newspapers have highlighted the ruling party's efforts to advance a special counsel bill concerning 'fabricated indictments,' despite constitutional concerns.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Kookmin Daily reported that the ruling party is pushing forward with the bill, raising constitutional issues. Meanwhile, Chosun Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo noted that the appointment of a new justice minister from the 'Seongnam line' coincided with the bill's passage.
The Donga Ilbo noted a significant dip in the KOSPI index, falling below the 5,000 mark during the session. Additionally, Maeil Business Newspaper highlighted a market panic triggered by the U.S. Democratic Party's push for an 'AI halt,' while Korea Economic Daily observed a potential slowdown in the AI growth story.