July 21 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's governing and opposition parties agreed Tuesday to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate ballot shortages and other alleged election management failures during the June 3 local elections.

July 9 (Asia Today) -- Legal experts are raising concerns that South Korea is rushing to launch a new Major Crimes Investigation Agency in October before the institution's basic design has been completed.

July 9 (Asia Today) -- Legal experts are raising concerns that South Korea is rushing to launch a new Major Crimes Investigation Agency in October before the institution's basic design has been completed.