"South Korean Opposition Leader Faces Arrest Vote Over Corruption Allegations"

South Korean lawmakers have voted to approve the arrest of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on corruption charges, following his hunger strike to protest what he perceives as a retreat of democracy. Prosecutors have charged Lee with giving illegal favors to a property investor and illegally transferring funds to North Korea. Lee denies all charges, claiming no evidence has emerged despite extensive investigations. The approval of Lee's arrest and the dismissal of the Prime Minister have deepened political polarization in South Korea, with President Yoon escalating attacks on progressive opponents and widening gulfs in public opinion over diplomacy.