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Thu, November 26, 2020 | 05:00

Former lawmaker named head of Overseas Koreans Foundation

Former lawmaker named head of Overseas Koreans Foundation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has named former four-term lawmaker Kim Sung-kon as president of the Overseas Koreans Foundation. “Kim served in the 15th, 17th, 18th and 19th National Assemblies, and during his terms, he was actively engaged in efforts to advance policies for overseas Koreans,” the ministry said in a statement, Monday.

2020-11-03 18:45

Ruling party members set for Seoul mayoral by-election

Ruling party members set for Seoul mayoral by-election

After the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) decided to participate in next April's by-elections for the mayoral posts of the country's two largest cities, Seoul and Busan, eyes are now on who will be the DPK's candidates, especially for the capital city of Seoul.

2020-11-03 17:13

Moon rebuffs finance minister's resignation offer

Moon rebuffs finance minister's resignation offer

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday turned down a resignation offer by Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki's and reappointed him, the presidential office said.

2020-11-03 15:23

Ruling party hit for revising party rule for by-elections

Ruling party hit for revising party rule for by-elections

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is facing criticism for changing its own regulations in order to field candidates for the mayoral posts of the country’s two biggest cities, Seoul and Busan, in next April’s by-elections.

2020-11-02 17:23

More elderly patients suffering abuse amid COVID-19 pandemic

More elderly patients suffering abuse amid COVID-19 pandemic

A private elderly care center in South Gyeongsang Province became the subject of an investigation after keeping one patient tied to a bed for days.

2020-11-02 17:16

Government to focus on reducing COVID-19 mortality rates

Prosecutor general's support rate soars after National Assembly audit

Prosecutor general's support rate soars after National Assembly audit

Public support for Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl as a potential presidential candidate is soaring - even closing in on that of ruling party candidates.

2020-11-02 16:51

EBay Korea starts 'Mega G' sale festival

EBay Korea starts 'Mega G' sale festival

EBay Korea began an online sale for products related to K-pop, Korean food and Korean cosmetics this Sunday. The sale will continue on the e-commerce firm's Gmarket Global Shop until Nov. 12

2020-11-02 16:33

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times' mission to tell truth began with Korea War

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times' mission to tell truth began with Korea War

The Korea Times started from humble beginnings. It was founded amid the tumultuous early months of the 1950-53 Korean War.

2020-11-01 18:52

SK-LG trade secret litigation dispute deepening

SK-LG trade secret litigation dispute deepening

Following the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) delaying a final ruling after its preliminary one that sided with LG Chem in its ongoing industrial espionage dispute with SK Innovation (SKI), industry officials claimed Sunday that LG was making “false claims.”

2020-11-01 17:02

Prosecutor general's influence rises in political circle

Prosecutor general's influence rises in political circle

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl has become a leading prospective candidate of the opposition for the 2022 presidential election, with his favorability rate rising and exceeding other potential contenders.

2020-11-01 16:56

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