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Fri, September 29, 2023 | 00:15

Yoon visits cargo terminal on first day of Chuseok holiday

Yoon visits cargo terminal on first day of Chuseok holiday

President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, Thursday, and stressed the importance of trade for the South Korean economy, his office said.

2023-09-28 21:14

Political battle intensifies after court rejects Lee's arrest warrant

Political battle intensifies after court rejects Lee's arrest warrant

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and its chairman Lee Jae-myung narrowly avoided a crisis after a court rejected an arrest warrant sought for Lee early Wednesday, which could have dealt a devastating blow to his political career and the party's campaign for next April's general election.

2023-09-27 14:49

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol offer an apology and sack Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on Wednesday, denouncing the investigation into party leader Lee Jae-myung as politically motivated after a court rejected an arrest warrant for him.

2023-09-27 11:38

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Defense minister nominee vows to 'firmly punish' N. Korea in event of provocation

Defense minister nominee vows to 'firmly punish' N. Korea in event of provocation

Defense Minister nominee Shin Won-sik vowed Wednesday to 'firmly punish' North Korea in the event of military provocations and warned the regime will come to an end should it conduct a nuclear attack.

2023-09-27 11:21

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Prosecutor General Lee One-seok said Wednesday the prosecution will conduct further investigation into criminal allegations against Lee Jae-myung to seek due punishment for him after a court rejected an arrest warrant against the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea(DPK) earlier in the day.

2023-09-27 11:21

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

DPK averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity

DPK averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has narrowly averted what could have been its most significant factional split, after a court rejected an arrest warrant sought for its leader, Lee Jae-myung, with the focus now shifting to building his leadership for next year's general elections.

2023-09-27 10:19

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

A Seoul court on Wednesday rejected an arrest warrant sought for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung over corruption charges, a decision that averted the biggest crisis yet for the former presidential candidate.

2023-09-27 02:56

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

DPK averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity

Three-term lawmaker Hong Ihk-pyo elected as new floor leader of DPK

Three-term lawmaker Hong Ihk-pyo elected as new floor leader of DPK

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Tuesday elected a three-term lawmaker as its new floor leader ahead of a crucial court decision on the fate of party leader Lee Jae-myung.

2023-09-26 14:24

Opposition leader Lee attends arrest warrant hearing at Seoul court

Opposition leader Lee attends arrest warrant hearing at Seoul court

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attended a court hearing Tuesday on an arrest warrant request against him over corruption charges, the biggest crisis yet for the former presidential candidate.

2023-09-26 10:35

Court to hold hearing to decide on arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee

Court to hold hearing to decide on arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee

A Seoul court was set to hold a hearing Tuesday to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung over corruption charges, the biggest crisis yet for the former presidential candidate.

2023-09-26 08:21

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