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Assembly approves government reorganization

The National Assembly approved a government reorganization plan, including the creation of a new ministry covering small- and mid-sized enterprises as well as startup companies, Thursday. Under the plan, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning will be renamed, roughly translated, the Ministry of Science, Technology and ICT. The Ministry of the Interior will also be r...

Politics | 2017-07-20 16:53

Documents disclosures spark conflict

Political strife is brewing over documents the former Park Geun-hye government left behind at Cheong Wa Dae because they contain sensitive information about the former administration, including “unlawful orders” made by top aides to Park. The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), which was the ruling party under the Park government, claims the document disclosure by the Moon Jae-in administration is political retaliation, as the papers can influence the ongoing trials of Park and other figures involved in the presidential corruption scandal that removed her from office.

Politics | 2017-07-20 16:51

Moon promises to consult with Assembly on US FTA

President Moon Jae-in vowed, Wednesday, to consult with the National Assembly in handling possible revisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). The President made the comment during a five-way luncheon meeting with leaders of ruling and opposition political parties at the Cheong Wa Dae compound. The participants were ruling Democratic Party of Korea Chairwoma...

Politics | 2017-07-19 17:19

Moon vows to restore justice, fight corruption

President Moon Jae-in promised to restore justice and fight corruption, saying “change has already begun.” Setting up a comprehensive anti-corruption body and reforming the prosecution system are among the highlights in the government’s five-year plan, which was revealed Wednesday. “I will eradicate corruption and unfairness to make the nation work for everyone,” he said.

Politics | 2017-07-19 17:13

Moon unveils five-year policy roadmap

Dialogue with N. Korea top political agenda

The Moon Jae-in government will seek an agreement with North Korea by 2020 for its denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and an updated relationship with Pyongyang, according to its policy roadmap announced Wednesday. Achieving joint prosperity by resolving the nuclear programs issue and increasing inter-Korean exchanges will be a goal for the administration’s five-year term, it said.

Politics | 2017-07-19 17:06

Moon unveils five-year policy roadmap

Moon unveils five-year policy roadmap

The Moon Jae-in administration unveiled its policy roadmap for his five-year presidency Wednesday. With a state management philosophy of “The People’s country, just the Republic of Korea,” the new government’s policies will be carried out based on the principles of reflecting citizens’ opinions in ...

Politics | 2017-07-19 17:02

Gov't to boost coverage of dementia treatment

President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday the government would increase coverage of dementia treatment amid Korea advancing into an aged society. He also stated the Constitution will stipulate people’s rights to safety in upcoming revisions, to provide a basis for better government protection. The statement came in Moon’ s announcement of the administration’s five-year plan. The plan reflects efforts to strengthen the state’s role in protecting the people, including provisions for universal medical care. Stepping up coverage of dementia treatment is a key part of the plan, as Korea rapidly become...

Politics | 2017-07-19 16:57

Ministries' costs for 'special activities' to be audited

The state auditor said Tuesday that it will launch an inspection Wednesday into the use of the so-called “costs for special activities” by 19 government organizations including the presidential office. The move reflects efforts by the Moon Jae-in government to eradicate corruption as government officials’ suspicious use of such money has been linked to several corruption cases.

Politics | 2017-07-19 16:55

Bareun Party woos conservative heartlands

The minor conservative opposition Bareun Party launched a massive door-to-door drive in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday, to woo the conservative heartlands away from the bigger conservative Liberty Korea Party (LKP). Party members described the campaign as a “do-or-die” battle with the LKP, which they claim is controlled by “far-rightists.” The Bareun Party’s s...

Politics | 2017-07-19 16:55

Foreign Minister orders review of 'comfort women' deal with Japan

Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha says the “final and irreversible” agreement between South Korea and Japan over Korean sex slaves for the Japanese military during World War II needs a second look.

Politics | 2017-07-19 16:04

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