Bae Jong-chan

Cho Kuk releases his memoir and creates turmoil in South Korean politics. While some experts point out that it is not right to discuss speculations and allegations in a book, the Democratic Party's leader Song Young-gil apologizes for Cho Kuk's case.

The controversy heightens over deciding which bills on a fast track at the National Assembly. The ruling party pushes some key bills on a fast track despite the strong opposition from the Future Korea Party.