Opposition steps up attack as special counsel looms

The People Power Party on Monday stepped up attacks against the ruling bloc's plan to investigate prosecutors' alleged power abuse against President Lee Jae Myung, calling it an "insane" attempt to allow Lee to "escape from prison." The ruling party-dominated parliament on Friday passed a bill to launch a 200-day special counsel into criminal indictments against Lee and former liberal President Moon Jae-in. The bill now awaits final signing by the president. "In the end, Lee holds the key to unl