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Wed, July 24, 2024 | 03:23

Former interim leader elected as new ruling party chief

Former interim leader elected as new ruling party chief

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) elected former interim leader Han Dong-hoon as its new chief, Tuesday, entrusting him with the task of reforming the party in the wake of its stinging defeat in the April 10 parliamentary elections.

2024-07-23 19:25

Chief prosecutor refuses to attend parliamentary hearing on Yoon's impeachment petition

Chief prosecutor refuses to attend parliamentary hearing on Yoon's impeachment petition

Prosecutor General Lee One-seok has notified the National Assembly of his intention not to comply with a parliamentary request for his attendance in this week's hearing on a petition calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, his office said Tuesday.

2024-07-23 15:58

Ruling party holds national convention to pick new leader

Ruling party holds national convention to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) held a national convention Tuesday to elect a new party leader to head the embattled party following the party's crushing defeat in April's parliamentary elections.

2024-07-23 07:34

PPP leadership race fails to attract attention amid mudslinging

Parliamentary committee passes pro-labor 'yellow envelope bill'

Parliamentary committee passes pro-labor 'yellow envelope bill'

A parliamentary committee unilaterally passed a pro-labor bill Monday that aims to limit companies from making claims for damages against legitimate labor union disputes.

2024-07-22 20:05

Presidential security employee referred to prosecution for suspected sexual assault

Presidential security employee referred to prosecution for suspected sexual assault

An employee of the Presidential Security Service has been referred to the prosecution for alleged sexual assault against a female passenger inside a subway train, police said Monday.

2024-07-22 17:41

PPP leadership race fails to attract attention amid mudslinging

PPP leadership race fails to attract attention amid mudslinging

Negative campaigning in the ruling People Power Party (PPP) leadership race appears to be alienating party members and the general public, according to party observers, Monday, who fear a lower voter turnout at the party's national convention on Tuesday.

2024-07-22 16:22

Opposition party criticizes 'privileged treatment' in questioning of first lady

Opposition party criticizes 'privileged treatment' in questioning of first lady

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday slammed the prosecution for questioning first lady Kim Keon Hee at an unconventional location, calling it 'privileged treatment.'

2024-07-22 15:38

Cho Kuk reelected as leader of minor Rebuilding Korea Party

Cho Kuk reelected as leader of minor Rebuilding Korea Party

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was reelected the chief of the minor Rebuilding Korea Party, Saturday, officials said.

2024-07-20 20:00

Former opposition party chief wins sweeping victory in primary of party leadership on 1st day

Former opposition party chief wins sweeping victory in primary of party leadership on 1st day

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), won a primary on Jeju Island and the western port city of Incheon for party leader Saturday, as he eyes to secure a second term.

2024-07-20 19:59

Feud deepens as opposition party pushes for cash handout bill

Feud deepens as opposition party pushes for cash handout bill

A political feud grows as the opposition party is unilaterally pushing for a bill on cash handouts, a scheme the rival ruling party slams as an unconstitutional, populist move that would fuel inflation.

2024-07-19 17:23

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