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South Korea parliament passes bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers

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Lee Jae-myung speaks during an interview with Reuters at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Lee Jae-myung speaks during an interview with Reuters at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
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