China News Service, February 21 (Xinhua) According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's presidential office stated on the 21st that President Yin Xiyue has approved the request submitted by the court for the arrest of Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the largest opposition party, the Common Democratic Party.
The spokesperson of the Presidential Office issued a media announcement that morning, saying that the request for consent to Li Zaiming's arrest was received the day before, and the President approved it and will submit it to the National Assembly.
Data map: Li Zaiming.
On February 16, South Korean prosecutors asked the court to approve the arrest of Li Zaiming, accusing Li Zaiming of dereliction of duty and violation of the "Anti-Corruption Law" for the consolation and Dazhuangdong New City construction project fraud.
For the sponsorship case of Seongnam Football Club (Seongnam FC), the prosecution accused him of accepting bribes.
On the 17th, the Seoul Central District Court sent a request for Li Zaiming's arrest consent to the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. The request has been approved by the Supreme Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and the President.
According to reports, the South Korean National Assembly will discuss the case at a plenary meeting on the 24th and vote on the 27th.