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Wed, January 27, 2021 | 06:43
Renovation at Assembly lobby
Renovation at Assembly lobby
National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug, second from left, together with officials from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party, participates in an unveiling ceremony of a massive LED display installed in the lobby of the visitors' entrance to the National Assembly, Tuesday. / Yonhap
Jun Ji-hye2021-01-12 16:57
Controversy rises over 'profit sharing' idea
Controversy rises over 'profit sharing' idea
Debates are rising over ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) chief Lee Nak-yon's proposal for a profit-sharing scheme aimed at encouraging profitable companies to distribute their earnings to those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-12 16:56
Politicians' TV appearances raise eyebrows
Politicians' TV appearances raise eyebrows
Controversy is rising over a TV show featuring politicians who are expected to run in the Seoul mayoral by-election. Other potential candidates are raising the issue of fairness, while there are also concerns that images on TV programs may eclipse their political and administrative suitability.
Kim Rahn | 2021-01-12 15:55
Meeting with business leaders
Meeting with business leaders
Rep. Joo Ho-young, center, floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), poses with representatives of business lobbies including Korea Enterprises Foundation (KEF) Chairman Sohn Kyung-sik, third from right, at a meeting at the National Assembly, Monday. The business lobby groups asked for a revision to the recently passed bill calling for stronger punishment ...
2021-01-11 16:57
Court ruling to hamper Moon's plan for Olympic diplomacy in Tokyo
Court ruling to hamper Moon's plan for Olympic diplomacy in Tokyo
A local court ruling over a historical issue between Korea and Japan has emerged as another major impediment to President Moon Jae-in's plan to use the upcoming Tokyo Olympics as a platform for diplomacy among key players in the region.
Do Je-hae | 2021-01-10 17:34
  • Moon struggling to find breakthrough in ties with Japan
Both employers, employees unsatisfied with new industrial accident law
Both employers, employees unsatisfied with new industrial accident law
Both business owners and their employees have expressed dissatisfaction with a new law aimed at preventing serious accidents at workplaces that imposes tougher punishments on company managers found to be responsible for dangerous breaches of safety requirements. Initiated by the minor opposition Justice Party, a severe industrial accident law is set to be passed at the Nation...
Yi Whan-woo | 2021-01-08 15:56
Troubled lawmakers leave parties to evade responsibilities
Troubled lawmakers leave parties to evade responsibilities
In just nine months since the 21st National Assembly was inaugurated, six of the 300 elected lawmakers have left their parties or been expelled following allegations of criminal activity or unethical behavior.
Kim Rahn | 2021-01-08 15:50
New Year greetings
New Year greetings
President Moon Jae-in speaks from Cheong Wa Dae during an online meeting with leaders of society Thursday to mark the New Year. He called 2021 “a year of unity” and also described it as the “year of recovery” from COVID-19. The President was joined by 50 leaders from politics, business and other fields and eight individuals recognized for their service...
Yi Whan-woo | 2021-01-07 18:06
Talk on another round of disaster relief funds raises debate
Talk on another round of disaster relief funds raises debate
Debate has begun in political circles over the introduction of another round of emergency disaster relief handouts to revive the economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with several ruling bloc heavyweights talking about the need for across-the-board relief funds to ensure all people receive help.
Jung Da-min | 2021-01-07 15:46
Adoption agency takes heat after death of 16-month-old adoptee
Adoption agency takes heat after death of 16-month-old adoptee
Children's rights activists on Thursday urged the health ministry to look into the role, if any, of a major adoption agency in the death of a 16-month-old adoptee. At a press conference near Cheong Wa Dae, the activists, including those who advocated for the rights of adoptees and single-parent households, urged the ministry to check whether there were any lapses in the agenc...
2021-01-07 15:30
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