South Korea ends prosecutors’ investigative authority

South Korea approved a law ending prosecutors' investigative authority and separating criminal investigations from prosecutions beginning Oct. 2.

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday (Aug 4) authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, saying the death toll had risen to 16 and warning that extreme weather was becoming more frequent.Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee called on officials to take ne