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Mon, May 25, 2020 | 15:18

House of Sharing allegedly fabricated document

House of Sharing allegedly fabricated document

Nongovernmental organizations at the forefront of advocating for Korean victims of wartime sex slavery by the Japanese military, has faced another allegation over fabricating a late victim's deed of covenant, according to multiple complaints from whistleblowers.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-05-24 19:55

Korea pressured by rising U.S.-China tension

Korea pressured by rising U.S.-China tension

The escalating U.S.-China tension is emerging as a key diplomatic challenge for Korea. During a recent lecture, Kim Hyon-chong, second deputy director of the presidential National Security Office (NSO), reportedly broached the concerns faced by Korea in the post-COVID-19 period due to Korea’s geopolitical situation, including the U.S.-China conflict.

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-24 17:36

Memorial service held to mark 11th anniversary of ex-President Roh's death

Memorial service held to mark 11th anniversary of ex-President Roh's death

A commemorative event to mark the 11th anniversary of the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun was held Saturday at his hometown of Bongha Village near the southeastern city of Gimhae. The ceremony was participated in by key political figures, including ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Hae-chan, former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, and Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the...

2020-05-23 16:33

Leaving National Assembly

Leaving National Assembly

An official of the minor opposition Minsaeng Party removes a banner in the party's meeting room at the National Assembly in Seoul, Friday. In the April 15 general election, the party failed to win a single seat, so it is not permitted to have an office or a meeting room within the main Assembly building of the for the 21st Assembly that will start on May 30. In the 20th Assem...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-05-22 19:19

Main opposition party to merge with satellite party by May 29

Main opposition party to merge with satellite party by May 29

The main opposition United Future Party (UFP) and its satellite Future Korea Party (FKP) will complete the process of their merger by the end of this month, according to FKP leader Rep. Won Yoo-chul, Friday.

Jung Da-min | 2020-05-22 16:25

Turning crisis into opportunity: paragon response to pandemic boosts Korea's global leadership, innovative economy

Turning crisis into opportunity: paragon response to pandemic boosts Korea's global leadership, innovative economy

Korea's management of the COVID-19 pandemic has been attracting global attention. One of the things that the world has been marveling at is how Korea has been able to bring down the number of infections without imposing extreme measures such as lockdowns, as in the case of Wuhan, China, the original COVID-19 hotspot. In April, Korea even managed to proceed with a general elec...

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-21 18:00

Sex slavery survivor wants Yoon judged by law

Sex slavery survivor wants Yoon judged by law

Lee Yong-soo, one of the surviving victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery, is refusing to accept the apology of activist-turned-lawmaker-elect Yoon Mee-hyang who is facing growing suspicions that a civic group she led misappropriated funds donated to help victims such as Lee, according to sources and media reports, Thursday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-05-21 17:25

Assembly to have first female deputy speaker

Assembly to have first female deputy speaker

Rep. Kim Sang-hee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) will be the National Assembly's first female deputy speaker. Kim has served three terms as a lawmaker and has led civic movements for about 30 years, promoting democratization, women's rights and environmental issues.

Jung Da-min | 2020-05-21 16:43

Park Byeong-seug may become speaker of new National Assembly

Dermatologists oppose gov't move to cancel Meditoxin permit

Dermatologists are opposing a government move to nullify the permit issued to Medytox for the manufacture, sale and use of three dosage units of Meditoxin, the firm's flagship botulinum toxin product, according to their association Thursday.

Lee Hyo-sik | 2020-05-21 16:24

Moon pledges to safeguard jobs, industries with 'Green New Deal'

Moon pledges to safeguard jobs, industries with 'Green New Deal'

President Moon Jae-in stressed the need Thursday to safeguard jobs and the industrial ecosystem amid the COVID-19 crisis, speaking at a meeting with business leaders here. He pointed out that South Korea has turned crises into opportunities. "Both industries and jobs are in crisis situations but we have opened a new future, overcoming such a crisis," he said at the beginning ...

2020-05-21 14:57

S. Korea to map out universal employment insurance plan by year-end

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