KoreaTimes(356) - Politics, National, page 9

The Korea Times

Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn
Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn

National

Politics

Wed, January 27, 2021 | 06:44

'One property per household' bill causes controversy

'One property per household' bill causes controversy

A ruling party lawmaker has come under fire for proposing a revision bill that will limit home ownership to one property per household as part of the government's real estate policy. Rep. Jin Sung-joon, a two-term lawmaker with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said Monday that he and other DPK lawmakers have proposed a revision bill for the Framework Act on Residen...

Jung Da-min | 2020-12-23 16:57

Disapproval grows for land minister nominee

Disapproval grows for land minister nominee

A National Assembly confirmation hearing for besieged land minister nominee Byeon Chang-heum found, Wednesday, that disapproval of him by the opposition bloc was showing no signs of abating due to his past controversial remarks and alleged misdeeds.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-12-23 16:45

Opposition lashes out at Cheong Wa Dae's reassurance of vaccine readiness

Opposition lashes out at Cheong Wa Dae's reassurance of vaccine readiness

Opposition criticism is growing toward President Moon Jae-in's alleged lack of attention in acquiring COVID-19 vaccines in comparison to some other countries, leaving Cheong Wa Dae to go all out in refuting the complaints and negative media reports.

Do Je-hae | 2020-12-23 15:50

Court to resume hearing over top prosecutor's injunction request against suspension later this week

Court to resume hearing over top prosecutor's injunction request against suspension later this week

A high-profile hearing on an injunction request by the country's top prosecutor over a disciplinary measure handed to him earlier this month will resume later this week, a court said Tuesday. The Seoul Administrative Court began the hearing behind closed doors at 2 p.m. on whether to grant an injunction filed by Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl.

2020-12-22 18:10

Ranking officials hit for ethical lapses

Ranking officials hit for ethical lapses

The Moon Jae-in administration is being hit for alleged ethical lapses of high-level officials and nominees for ranking posts. Criticism is stronger as the Moon government has been claiming to advocate fairness and transparency since its inauguration.

Do Je-hae | 2020-12-22 17:02

Anti-leaflet law highlights differences between Seoul, Washington on North Korea's human rights

Anti-leaflet law highlights differences between Seoul, Washington on North Korea's human rights

The Dec. 14 passage of a revision bill by the South Korean National Assembly to criminalize the sending of balloons and broadcasts with messages against the North Korean regime over the inter-Korean border is triggering concerns it will cause a rift in Korea-U.S. relations.

Do Je-hae | 2020-12-21 16:55

Will Ahn Cheol-soo bring anti-Moon big tent?

Will Ahn Cheol-soo bring anti-Moon big tent?

Minor opposition People's Party leader Ahn Cheol-soo's bid for the Seoul mayoral post and his plan to form a “big tent” from the opposition bloc have brought different reactions in the political circle. Attention is paid on whether the bid will provide momentum to bring solidarity among the conservative and centrist blocs, or whether it will rather bring about a division of t...

Jung Da-min | 2020-12-21 16:47

'I'm right, you're wrong' attitude prevails in 2020

'I'm right, you're wrong' attitude prevails in 2020

Korean society this year has experienced continuous unproductive debates in political and social circles, with people claiming they are right and the others are wrong, said a group of professors, Monday.

2020-12-21 16:46

Law proposed to deport foreign nationals for false virus test results

Law proposed to deport foreign nationals for false virus test results

Laws may be revised to enable the deportation of foreign nationals accused of submitting false PCR test results, an entry requirement for travelers from certain countries, in a bid to effectively prevent and control imported COVID-19 cases

2020-12-21 09:18

South Korea to close ski slopes, tourist sites in virus fight

US envoy Harry Harris enjoys 'original kimchi from Korea'

US envoy Harry Harris enjoys 'original kimchi from Korea'

U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris, who is known for his love of making and eating Korean food, has highlighted the national dish kimchi in his social media recently.

Do Je-hae | 2020-12-20 16:31

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WooriBank

Top 10 Stories

DARKROOM

WooriBank

Code of Ethics

Copyright