Assembly Veto of Suh Arrest Heralds Political Big Bang

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The National Assembly's veto of the court request for the arrest of Rep. Suh Sang-mok of the opposition Grand National Party (GNP) has caused an extreme shock within the political circle.

The defeat in the vote at the Main Hall of the National Assembly yesterday inflicted a harsh blow to the leadership of President Kim Dae-jung, weakening his position and jeopardizing the coalition partnership between the ruling National Congress for New Politics (NCNP) and United Liberal Democrats (ULD).

Additionally, the Assembly decision is likely to deepen the people's already serious distrust of politicians with many raising questions over the vote despite Suh's apparent role …