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South Korean parliament to probe beef deal
South Korea's parliament agreed on Thursday to launch a probe into government negotiations with Washington on resumed American beef imports that sparked public outrage over fears of mad cow disease.
- AP
- Published: 10:24 July 10, 2008
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Doctors stage US beef-eating event to dispel mad cow fears
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Seoul: South Korea's parliament agreed on Thursday to launch a probe into government negotiations with Washington on resumed American beef imports that sparked public outrage over fears of mad cow disease.
The planned probe is a blow to President Lee Myung-bak, whose leadership has been significantly undermined by a wave of protests against the beef deal for the past two months.
The ruling Grand National Party agreed earlier this week to accept a probe and parliament is to be formally opened on Friday, when President Lee will address lawmakers.
The presidential office is subject to the investigation, along with the Agriculture Ministry and Foreign Ministry. A special committee will lead the probe until August 20, but it can be extended.
The new parliament also agreed to form five other special committees, including one that will deal with an opposition demand that the country's livestock epidemic prevention law be revised to strengthen precautions against mad cow disease.
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