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Our top story this morning... Korea's main opposition party has prevented
the passage of long-pending anti-terrorism legislation using a delay tactic rarely seen
in Korean parliament. Minjoo Party of Korea representative Kim Kwang-jin
spoke out against the bill for hours and deep into the night on Tuesday.
The bill, which has been stalled for more than a decade,... had been taken to the floor
for a full vote by National Assembly Speaker Chung Ui-hwa.
It marks the first time a Korean-style filibuster rule has been put into practice since its
adoption in 2012. The rule allows a lawmaker to give speeches
that go on and on in order to delay a bill. The main opposition party is concerned that,..
if passed,.. the National Intelligence Service could use its new-found powers to surveil
ordinary citizens. President Park Geun-hye has repeatedly called
on lawmakers to pass the bill to better protect the nation at a time of growing threats from
North Korea and international terrorism. The Minjoo Party says its lawmakers will take
turns delivering marathon speeches so the filibuster continues at least to Friday.