Lawmakers pass motion to detain Kang over nomination scandal
The National Assembly on Feb. 24 approved a motion consenting to the arrest of independent Rep. Kang Sun-woo, who faces allegations of receiving illicit nomination funds.In a secret ballot attended by 263 of 296 lawmakers, the motion passed with 164 votes in favor, 87 against, three abstentions and nine invalid ballots.Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho, presen..