South Korea's acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife

South Korea’s acting leader has vetoed a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol

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South Korea's acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife

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