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Mon, September 20, 2021 | 05:58

Ruling party's primary rivals brace for decisive showdown in Honam next week

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung and his archrival in the ruling party's primary for the 2022 presidential election, Lee Nak-yon, have embarked on campaigning in the key battleground region of “Honam,” where they will face off in two high-stakes votes next week.

2021-09-18 11:17

Moon to visit US for UN session, alliance event

President Moon Jae-in plans to leave for the United States, Sunday, to attend the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

2021-09-18 11:10

Human rights organizations call for 'prudent review' of 'fake news' bill

Human rights watchdogs in Korea and abroad have expressed concerns over the controversial “fake news” bill, saying that it could limit the voice of the media and freedom of expression.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-09-17 16:40

Moon's approval rating dives 5 percent, main opposition party's rating jumps 6 percent: Gallup

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen to 36 percent, while that of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has surged to the highest level in five years, a Gallup Korea poll showed Friday.

2021-09-17 11:56

Yoon Seok-youl faces racism controversy with comment belittling Africa

Yoon Seok-youl, the former prosecutor general and a leading presidential contender of the conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP), is being criticized for his comments belittling Africa as well as manual labor. “Companies depend on internationally competitive technology. There is no such thing as hands and feet labor like people used to do anymore. India doesn't...

Lee Hae-rin | 2021-09-17 09:00

Inter-Korean arms race intensifying

Contrary to the narrative of establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula, the arms race between the North and South is intensifying as both countries accelerate their missile development projects. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Thursday that the country's railway-launched missile regiment held a firing drill, early in the morning the day before,...

Jung Da-min | 2021-09-16 16:41

International human rights groups criticize Korea's 'fake news' bill

Human Rights Watch and three other human rights organizations have sent a joint letter to President Moon Jae-in and the National Assembly calling for the revision of a media bill accused of undermining press freedom.

2021-09-16 12:01

Lee Nak-yon, 'man of prudence' with experience in administration and politics

Former ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Nak-yon has been called a “man of prudence, seriousness and balance.” His supporters point to his rationality and ability to make balanced decisions after listening to conflicting parties, as having enabled him to succeed in managing various administrative and political positions stably, but the same attributes have a...

Jung Da-min | 2021-09-15 08:31

Paying tribute to deceased small business owner

Former Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon, who has declared his presidential bid, pays a silent tribute in Seoul's Mapo District, Tuesday, to the owner of a small pub who recently died, presumably by suicide, after having suffered from severe financial difficulties caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2021-09-14 16:59

BTS named Moon's envoys for future generation

President Moon Jae-in poses with BTS members at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday, after awarding certificates of appointment to the K-pop sensation as special presidential envoys for future generations and culture. The group members will begin their activities as special envoys by participating in Moon's trip to New York next week to attend a meeting of the United Nations Sustainable D...

Jun Ji-hye2021-09-14 16:59

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