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Sat, May 30, 2020 | 14:46

Main opposition party criticized for politicizing Gangwon fire

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) is being criticized for allegedly blocking a Cheong Wa Dae official in charge of disaster control from leaving a National Assembly meeting amid a fast-spreading fire in Gangwon Province and politicizing the tragedy.

Politics | 2019-04-07 17:12

Sokcho mayor in hot seat over wildfire response

BMP to punish lawmaker for defaming leader

The Bareunmirae Party's Ethics Committee has recommended the party suspend the membership of Rep. Lee Un-ju for one year for her recent defamatory remarks made against Chairman Sohn Hak-kyu.

Politics | 2019-04-05 19:26

By-elections a wake-up call for Moon, ruling party

Political strife between liberal and conservative parties is expected to deepen following Wednesday's by-elections for two National Assembly seats, considered a barometer of voter sentiment for the general elections in April next year.

Politics | 2019-04-04 17:10

Main opposition, leftist parties win seat apiece in parliamentary by-elections

Defense minister awarded US decoration for promoting peace

South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo has received a top U.S. military award for strengthening the alliance between the countries and promoting peace while working as chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the defense ministry said Wednesday.

Politics | 2019-04-03 17:00

Moon to appoint disputed minister nominees

President Moon Jae-in is expected to go ahead with the appointment of three minister nominees opposed by conservative parties before leaving for the U.S. on April 10 for a summit with President Donald Trump.

Politics | 2019-04-02 17:32

Two Assembly seats up for grabs in Wednesday by-elections

Voters will elect two lawmakers in by-elections today, which may serve as a litmus test for the general election next year. Rival parties made last-minute campaigns to attract more votes on Tuesday in the relevant precincts.

Politics | 2019-04-02 14:21

Korean voters go to polls for by-elections

K League club angry at LKP electioneering at stadium

Gyeongnam FC called for an apology from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), Monday, for conducting illegal election activities at a K-League game at its stadium last Saturday.

Politics | 2019-04-01 16:56

Early voting begins for by-election to elect 2 lawmakers

Early voting has begun for next week's Assembly by-elections, which is seen as a political litmus test for the upcoming 2020 general elections. Eligible voters can vote for the April 3 elections in two South Gyeongsang Province districts in Changwon and Tongyeong-Goseong, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, according to the National Election Commission.

Politics | 2019-03-29 17:06

North Korea may revise Constitution in April: NIS

South Korea is preparing for North Korea's possible amendment of its Constitution to make North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the official head of state, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) said during a National Assembly briefing, Friday. Rep. Lee Eun-jae of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) quoted the spy agency as saying, “Considering that Kim didn't take a par...

Politics | 2019-03-29 17:05

PM calls for Asia's participation to resolve NK issue for peace

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon asked Asian countries to play a role in urging North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula during an annual international forum in China. “The two Koreas and the United States remain on course for talks. I would like to express my appreciation to China, Japan and Russia for their support and hope they contin...

Politics | 2019-03-28 20:36

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