The World - News from July 15, 1988

South Korean President Roh Tae Woo vetoed two controversial bills that would have forced former President Chun Doo Hwan to testify before Parliament on alleged irregularities by his family during his administration. Roh’s action could strain relations between the government and opposition. One bill would have allowed investigations if called for by one-third of Parliament; Roh said it contradicted the requirement of a majority vote to pass legislation. The other measure would have directed courts to order witnesses to appear at Parliament’s investigative hearings; Roh said it encroached on judicial authority.