President Yoon Suk Yeol has vetoed three controversial bills, including one mandating a special counsel investigation into allegations against first lady Kim Keon-hee.

The presidential office said Wednesday that Yoon endorsed Cabinet motions asking the parliament to reconsider the three opposition-led bills. 

One of the other bills mandates a special counsel investigation concerning a marine’s death last year during flood relief efforts, while a third directs state finances to local governments for the issuance and sale of regional gift certificates.

Yoon’s endorsement came two days after the Cabinet approved motions against the bills, at a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.

Yoon has vetoed a total of 24 bills since taking office in May 2022.