National Assembly refuses to consent to arrest of DP lawmaker Noh

Assembly-arrest motion

National Assembly refuses to consent to arrest of DP lawmaker Noh

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Wednesday voted against arresting opposition lawmaker Noh Woong-rae on bribery charges.

Rep. Noh of the main opposition Democratic Party has been under prosecution investigation on charges of receiving a total of 60 million won (US$47,281) before and after the 2020 parliamentary election from a businessperson in return for providing business favors.

The alleged bribe is suspected to have been used for Noh's election campaign, according to prosecutors.

Noh has flatly denied the allegations.

(END)

(C) Yonhap News Agency. All Rights Reserved