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Jung Da-hyun is a reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues in Korea, including foreign residents, education, environment and politics. Driven by a deep interest in people’s stories, she focuses on investigative and feature reporting through direct interviews and field coverage. She received the Amnesty International Korea Media Award for her “Deepfake Crisis at Schools” series. Reach her at dahyun08@koreatimes.co.kr. Always open to hearing your stories.

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Partisan divisions deepen after PM's impeachment dismissed

The ruling party and the presidential office on Monday welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss a motion to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, while opposition party lawmakers urged him to appoint a Constitutional Court justice candidate the opposition nominated immediately. Han was immediately reinstated as prime minister and acting president following the court's ruling. He had been impeached over accusations of failing to prevent President Yoon Suk Yeol from imposing martial law during a Cabinet meeting held just minutes before its declaration on Dec. 3. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) said the court's decision was no surprise and demanded an apology from Rep. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). "Lee must apologize to the people for paralyzing state affairs for 87 days with a politically motivated and hasty impeachment attempt," PPP floor leader Rep. Kweon Seong-dong said. The PPP's interim leader, Rep. Kwon Young-se, said, "The court’s ruling reaffirms that the impeachment motion led by the DPK was a politically motiv

Mar 24, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Partisan divisions deepen after PM's impeachment dismissed
Politics

Why is opposition leader wearing bulletproof vest?

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Lee Jae-myung has been attending official events in a bulletproof vest following recent death threats made against him. Despite such threats, it is highly unusual for politicians to wear bulletproof vests in Korea, where firearms possession is strictly prohibited by law. However, Lee's decision to wear a bulletproof vest is seen as carrying a broader political message, underscoring his position as a leading candidate for the next presidency. Lee wore a bulletproof vest during a visit on Friday to the protest site of Kim Kyoung-soo, former governor of South Gyeongsang Province, who has been on a 13-day hunger strike near Gyeongbokgung Station in central Seoul, demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. He also wore a bulletproof vest on Wednesday while attending the DPK's Supreme Council meeting in Gwanghwamun, following concerns over potential life-threatening attacks. The DPK asserts that it received multiple reports of a suspected assassination plot against Lee. On March 12, party spokesperson Hwang Jung-ah said several D

Mar 21, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Why is opposition leader wearing bulletproof vest?
Society

Seoul to launch web publications, newsletters for foreign residents

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday that it will begin publishing web-based magazines and newsletters for foreign residents starting next month. The web magazine, available in e-book format, will be released once a month, while the newsletter will be sent out twice a month. Both will be published in Korean and English and made available on the Seoul Global Center website. Ahead of the launch, the city government is recruiting a content creation team composed of foreign residents who live, study or work in Seoul, aiming for the content to directly reflect their perspectives. Participants are expected to share personal experiences on topics such as settling in Seoul, children's education, self-development and visa status changes. Recruitment began on Wednesday and runs through April 3. Selected participants will contribute to the web magazine and newsletters from April to November. This project stands out from previous initiatives aimed at foreign residents by giving them the opportunity to take the lead in creating content. Beyond newsletters, Seoul also plans to broaden its reac

Mar 21, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul to launch web publications, newsletters for foreign residents
Politics

Seoul mayor's political future in jeopardy amid corruption allegations

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is facing growing pressure as he confronts allegations of corruption due to his connections with a self-proclaimed power broker and increasing criticism of his failed real estate policy. The outcome could significantly impact Oh's future as a leading contender from the ruling party for a potential snap presidential election. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office raided Oh’s office at Seoul City Hall and his residence on Thursday as part of an investigation into allegations of election-related misconduct. He is suspected of paying for multiple surveys during the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election through a businessman, Kim Han-jung, who paid the survey costs on his behalf. Prosecutors suspect Kim, known to be a supporter of Oh, asked the Future Korea Research Institute — a polling company effectively run by Myung — to conduct 13 unpublished yet favorable opinion surveys during Oh's mayoral campaign, which prosecutors suspect helped Oh. Prosecutors allege Kim covered the 33 million won ($22,650) cost for the Seoul mayor. Kim allegedly sent the money to the p

Mar 20, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul mayor's political future in jeopardy amid corruption allegations
Politics

Constitutional Court to deliver verdict on PM's impeachment Monday

The Constitutional Court announced Thursday that it will deliver its impeachment ruling on Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday at 10 a.m. The ruling will be made 87 days after the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach him on Dec. 27, over his alleged involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration. It also comes 33 days after the trial concluded after only one hearing on Feb. 19. His verdict will come earlier than Yoon's, as the president was also suspended following a separate Assembly vote on Dec. 14. Following Yoon's suspension, Han filled in as acting president before being suspended himself. This will mark the first verdict for high-ranking officials impeached or referred to criminal trial following the short-lived martial law decree. If the court upholds the impeachment motion, he will be removed from office completely, and if it rejects it, he will return to work immediately as acting president as well as prime minister. The opposition-led Assembly passed the impeachment motion against Han, saying he was culpable as he failed to prevent the presid

Mar 20, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Constitutional Court to deliver verdict on PM's impeachment Monday
Society

Unseasonal snow disrupts commuters, flights across Korea

An unexpectedly heavy snowfall hit Korea early Tuesday, disrupting morning commutes and causing flight delays.

Mar 18, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Unseasonal snow disrupts commuters, flights across Korea
Society

Q&A Korea's public sector aims for major overhaul with focus on young officials, work-life balance

With the rising number of young public officials choosing to step down early and a declining interest in civil service exams, concerns are growing over a potential crisis in the public sector.

Mar 17, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
[Q&A] Korea's public sector aims for major overhaul with focus on young officials, work-life balance
Society

Seoul to revamp official website for stronger branding

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Sunday that it plans to improve its official foreign-language website this year by integrating global data to enrich the content and better showcase the capital city's competitiveness on the international stage.

Mar 16, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul to revamp official website for stronger branding
Society

Korea braces for severe spring air pollution as fine dust levels rise

As spring approaches, Korea is once again confronting a seasonal threat: deteriorating air quality caused by fine dust pollution and yellow dust.

Mar 13, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Korea braces for severe spring air pollution as fine dust levels rise
Society

Universities threaten to expel striking med school students

Despite a government pledge not to increase the medical school admissions quota if striking students return, medical students remain absent from classes. In response, universities have suggested they may expel students who refuse to return. The Korean government's plan to increase medical school admissions to address a shortage of doctors in rural areas and specialized fields sparked intense protests from doctors. Doctors, however, said that the real issue wasn't the number of doctors but rather poor working conditions and systemic problems within the health care system, leading to widespread strikes and school walkouts. Last month, medical schools formally asked that the government reinstate the admissions quota before the increase to bring back students on leave, a request supported by medical school presidents. The Ministry of Education announced last week that it would lower the medical school admissions quota to 3,058, but only on the condition that students on leave return to their studies. Universities are now placing greater emphasis on adhering to academic regulations, unlike las

Mar 12, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Universities threaten to expel striking med school students
  • Student quota dispute throws Korean med schools into uncertainty ahead of new semester
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