The leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) set a new record Tuesday for the longest filibuster speech as he delivered a marathon address to protest a ruling party-backed bill to establish a special tribunal. PDPK leader Jang Dong-hyuk had been speaking for more than 21 hours as of 9 a.m. Tuesday after launching the filibuster at 11:40 a.m. Monday in opposition to a Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) bill that would create a special tribunal to handle insurrection cases tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in December 2024. It marked the first time a main opposition party leader has personally launched a filibuster in South Korea. The previous record was held by PPP lawmaker Park Soo-min, who spoke for 17 hours and 12 minutes on Sept. 26. During the address, Jang accused the ruling party of seeking to create court benches made up of judges it favors and attempting to take control over the judiciary, calling the bill unconstitutional. He also urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto the bill if it passes the Assembly. The DPK has pushed for the tribunal