SEOUL: South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun proposed yesterday holding a referendum in mid-December on his rule and vowed to step down and trigger a fresh presidential election if the confidence vote went against him.
Deepening a self-inflicted political crisis that has stunned foes and friends alike, Roh told parliament he had lost confidence in his ability to carry out his duties because of political infighting and media hostility.
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