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Mon, June 1, 2020 | 22:12

Will Ahn bring merger of opposition parties?

Will Ahn bring merger of opposition parties?

Ahn Cheol-soo, chief of the minor People's Party, said he is open to cooperating with any party to achieve his policy goals, underlining that he will not limit himself to just one side of the political spectrum.

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-07 16:06

S. Korea asks NK to set up joint response system against infectious diseases

S. Korea asks NK to set up joint response system against infectious diseases

South and North Korea need to launch a joint response system against infectious diseases as part of efforts to better cope with growing threats from global pandemics, such as the coronavirus, Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul said Thursday. In a press briefing, Kim also noted that such cooperation is one of the various "practical" ways the government is considering to move f...

2020-05-07 14:56

'Everyday life disease control'

'Everyday life disease control'

A microphone is wrapped with a disposable protective cover ahead of a plenary session at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday, when Korea officially shifted to a policy of “everyday life disease control” after two months of social distancing in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. / Yonhap

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-05-06 17:10

Outgoing floor leader

Outgoing floor leader

Rep. Lee In-young, outgoing floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), expresses his gratitude after receiving a flower bouquet from party Chairman Lee Hae-chan for his one-year service during a party meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday. During his term, the DPK secure 163 parliamentary seats in last month's general election. The ruling party...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-05-06 17:10

Political conflict intensifying over North Korean defectors-turned-politicians

Political conflict intensifying over North Korean defectors-turned-politicians

The controversy over two North Korean defector-turned-lawmakers-elect's incorrect speculation on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health is expanding to a political feud between the rival parties, as they argue whether it will be appropriate for the two to be placed on National Assembly committees dealing with classified information on Pyongyang.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-05-06 16:41

'Facility near Pyongyang airport may be linked to NK missile program'

'Facility near Pyongyang airport may be linked to NK missile program'

A U.S. think tank, Beyond Parallel, has reported the possibility that North Korea may be building a new site in relation to its missile program near Pyongyang Sunan International Airport.

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-06 16:39

KAIST professor to join Cheong Wa Dae

KAIST professor to join Cheong Wa Dae

President Moon Jae-in has decided to appoint Park Su-kyung, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, as his adviser for science and technology, according to Cheoong Wa Dae, Monday.

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-06 16:39

Main opposition hesitant about merger with satellite party

Main opposition hesitant about merger with satellite party

Opinion is divided among members of the main opposition United Future Party (UFP) over whether to merge with its satellite Future Korea Party (FKP) as initially planned, as some believe that that separation could be more advantageous to the opposition bloc.

Kim Rahn | 2020-05-06 16:13

Top diplomats of Korea, US discuss coronavirus, defense cost-sharing deal by phone

Top diplomats of Korea, US discuss coronavirus, defense cost-sharing deal by phone

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed over the phone joint efforts to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and other issues of mutual concern on Wednesday, including the stalled defense cost-sharing negotiations. During the talks, Pompeo congratulated South Korea for successfully pulling off the April 15 general elections amid the COVI...

2020-05-06 14:28

Korean captain kidnapped off Gabon: whereabouts unknown

Korean captain kidnapped off Gabon: whereabouts unknown

The government has little information yet regarding the whereabouts of a South Korean captain missing after being kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Gabon early this week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.

2020-05-06 13:57

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