The opposition-controlled National Assembly on Thursday passed a bill mandating a special counsel investigation into the military’s response to a Marine’s death last year.

The bill, which passed in a 168-0 vote, calls for the appointment of a special counsel to look into allegations of interference in the Marine Corps’ internal investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a search mission for downpour victims in July 2023.

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote.

Source: Yonhap News Agency