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Fri, April 27, 2018 | 10:03

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The Korean Peninsula planted [PHOTOS]

A courtyard in front of Seoul City Hall became an extraordinary canvass Friday where flowers and lawn gardening designed the shape of the Korean Peninsula.

Politics | 2018-04-13 17:12

Conservatives face crisis as elections loom

It has been nearly one year since former President Park Geun-hye, a conservative icon, was arrested on corruption charges including abuse of power and bribery; and liberal President Moon Jae-in was elected. About one month ago, another former conservative president, Lee Myung-bak, was arrested on graft charges among others.

Politics | 2018-04-13 17:02

Foreigners with voting rights being ignored

FSS chief dispute engulfs political sector

Kim Ki-sik, the embattled new head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has become a thorny issue in politics over alleged ethical lapses during his days as a lawmaker; with the opposition demanding his resignation while the ruling party is defending him. The opposition parties are demanding Kim resign or President Moon Jae-in sack him, after it was revealed that he we...

Politics | 2018-04-13 16:57

President's son sues opposition officials for big damages

Moon Joon-yong, son of President Moon Jae-in, last month filed a damages suit against opposition politicians totaling 490 million won for allegedly defaming him ahead of the presidential election last may. The junior Moon sought compensation of 240 million won or $225,000, 80 million won each from National Assembly deputy speaker Shim Jae-chul of the main opposition Liberty K...

Politics | 2018-04-13 14:39

Sewol: still source of social, political conflict

Residents in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, remain at odds over the city government's planned construction of a commemorative space for the victims of the ferry Sewol sinking, most of whom were students at Danwon High School in the city, Thursday.

Politics | 2018-04-12 21:00

Seoul mayor declares re-election bid

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon announced his bid for a third term in the upcoming June 13 local elections, Thursday. Park is one of the three contenders in the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's primary.

Politics | 2018-04-12 17:48

Allies hold high-level talks ahead of summits

National Security Office chief Chung Eui-yong sat down with his new U.S. counterpart John Bolton in Washington D.C., Thursday (local time), to map out a picture of the denuclearization of North Korea ahead of scheduled summits that will address this issue.

Politics | 2018-04-12 17:14

Moon: 'Inter-Korean relations depend on Washington-Pyongyang ties'

Ulaanbaatar reported as possible venue for Trump-Kim summit

Ulaanbaatar is reportedly cited as one of the most probable venues for the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un. According to multiple overseas reports, the Mongolian capital city is highly likely to become the historic venue for the first-ever summit between Washington and Pyongyang.

Politics | 2018-04-12 17:12

Kim Jong-un absent from parliamentary meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was absent from the Supreme People’s Assembly meeting, Wednesday. Analysts had been speculating on whether the young dictator would make an appearance during the regime’s parliamentary meeting and send a public message on nuclear issues and the upcoming summits with South Korea and the United States.

Politics | 2018-04-12 17:11

New airport plan revive ahead of elections

An old plan to build a new airport in the southeastern region of the nation _ scrapped in 2016 _ is being revived by politicians ahead of the forthcoming local elections to carry favor with voters. Oh Keo-don, a former maritime minister running for Busan mayor in the June 13 elections, has pledged to build an airport on Gadeok Island off the port city, if elected.

Politics | 2018-04-12 17:11

Foreigners with voting rights being ignored

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