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Sun, September 24, 2023 | 17:40

Ethics subcommittee to decide disciplinary action against lawmaker over cryptocurrency scandal

Ethics subcommittee to decide disciplinary action against lawmaker over cryptocurrency scandal

The parliamentary ethics subcommittee was set to meet Wednesday to determine what disciplinary measure to take against Rep. Kim Nam-kuk, accused of dubious cryptocurrency dealings.

2023-08-30 11:23

Gov't asks prosecution to probe 375 people in renewable energy corruption during Moon administration

Gov't asks prosecution to probe 375 people in renewable energy corruption during Moon administration

The government has requested the prosecution to investigate an additional 375 people for their alleged involvement in illegal activities related to renewable energy projects during the previous Moon Jae-in administration, including the installation of solar panels, officials said Wednesday.

2023-08-30 10:01

Yoon says 'communist totalitarian forces' will not stop attempt to disturb free society

Yoon says 'communist totalitarian forces' will not stop attempt to disturb free society

President Yoon Suk Yeol called Tuesday for achieving inter-Korean reunification based on a firm belief in liberal democracy, saying "communist totalitarian forces" will not stop their attempt to disturb free society.

2023-08-29 20:39

Yoon has never shared his thoughts on relocation of independence fighter's bust: official

Yoon has never shared his thoughts on relocation of independence fighter's bust: official

President Yoon Suk Yeol has never shared his thoughts on the issue of relocating the busts of revered independence fighter Hong Beom-do from the Korea Military Academy and the defense ministry, a presidential official said Tuesday.

2023-08-29 20:27

Yoon designates 3 special disaster zones over Typhoon Khanun

Yoon designates 3 special disaster zones over Typhoon Khanun

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday designated three areas hit by Typhoon Khanun as special disaster zones, his office said.

2023-08-29 15:42

Controversy escalates over Gwangju's plan to build park in honor of communist composer

Controversy escalates over Gwangju's plan to build park in honor of communist composer

A controversial plan by the southwestern city of Gwangju to build a park in commemoration of Korean-born Chinese composer Jeong Yul-seong has met with fierce opposition from the conservative central government and veterans and conservative organizations.

2023-08-29 11:53

Yoon pledges to stick to sound fiscal policy, slams predecessor for reckless spending

Yoon pledges to stick to sound fiscal policy, slams predecessor for reckless spending

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to stick to a sound fiscal policy, strongly criticizing the preceding Moon Jae-in government for increasing national debts with reckless spending.

2023-08-29 11:46

Unification ministry seeks 28% cut in 2024 budget for inter-Korean cooperation fund

Unification ministry seeks 28% cut in 2024 budget for inter-Korean cooperation fund

South Korea's unification ministry said Tuesday it requested a 27.9 percent decrease in its budget for cooperative projects with North Korea next year amid frosty inter-Korean relations and the government's belt-tightening stance.

2023-08-29 11:45

Korea to allocate W200 bil. to encourage foreign direct investment in 2024

S. Korea seeks slowest budget growth in nearly 20 years for 2024

Hyundai launches Avante N in China

Hyundai launches Avante N in China

Hyundai's joint venture in China, Beijing Hyundai Motor, released the Avante N on Friday, becoming Hyundai's first high-performance N-line model launched in China. Courtesy of Beijing Hyundai Motor

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-08-29 11:22

Yoon slams opposition, press for fomenting fears over Fukushima water release

Yoon slams opposition, press for fomenting fears over Fukushima water release

President Yoon Suk Yeol slammed the opposition and the press for criticizing his administration's response to Japan's release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, saying it is impossible to govern the country full of such “unscientific forces.”

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-08-28 21:28

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