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Parties clash over resolution to denounce North Korea

Main opposition People Power Party floor leader Rep. Joo Ho-young, left, holds signs in protest of the Moon Jae-in administration's response to the North's suspected killing of a South Korean national last week during a one-person rally, Sunday, in the vicinity of Cheong Wa Dae. One of the signs reads "Mr. President, where are you?" PPP interim leader Kim Chong-in paid a visit to the site of the rally for support. YonhapBy Do Je-hae Parties are clashing over the possibility of adopting a National Assembly resolution to denounce North Korea over its suspected killing of a South Korean national last week in the North’s territorial waters.The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) defined the shooting of the South Korean national who was a civil servant as an “act of atrocity” and proposed the adoption of an Assembly resolution to condemn North Korea. “We will seek an Assembly resolution with the coordination of the opposition parties and pass it at the plenary session,” DPK floor leader Rep. Kim Tae-nyeon said during a party meeting in the morning of Sept.

Sep 27, 2020By Do Je-hae
Parties clash over resolution to denounce North Korea
Politics

Trade minister Yoo Myung-hee kicks off Europe campaign for WTO race

Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee departs for Europe at Incheon International Airport, Sunday. YonhapBy Do Je-hae Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee, who is trying to become the first Korean and first female chief at the World Trade Organization (WTO), has embarked on a trip to Europe for her next round of campaigning, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.“Minister Yoo is visiting Geneva and Sweden from Sept. 27 until Oct. 2 to seek support of WTO member states with regard to the election of the next WTO director-general,” the ministry said in a statement, Sept. 25. Yoo has been making a series of overseas trips to promote her candidacy, which focuses on the reform of the WTO to make it more resilient, relevant and responsive to the new environment in global trade. She has underlined the role of middle powers such as Korea to mediate conflict among WTO member states, such as the U.S.-China row, at a time when the international community is becoming more protectionist. Her latest trip to Europe comes at a critical point in her campaign, as she is competing with fou

Sep 27, 2020By Do Je-hae
Trade minister Yoo Myung-hee kicks off Europe campaign for WTO race
Politics

Moon, Suga seek future-oriented bilateral relations

President Moon Jae-in YonhapBy Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in and new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have agreed on continuing efforts to improve bilateral ties amid conflicts over multiple historical issues and trade rows. Moon and Suga had their first phone talks since Suga stepped into the prime minister role, Sept. 16, according to the presidential office, Thursday.“The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula for 20 minutes, at the request of the Korean side,” presidential spokesperson Kang Min-seok said in a briefing at Cheong Wa Dae. “On the occasion of Suga's inauguration, President Moon urged the two countries to accelerate their communication on issues such as forced labor, and Prime Minister Suga said he will encourage dialogue,” Kang said. “In particular, President Moon said that the two countries still have different positions on the forced labor issue, but he said he hoped that the two governments will work together to find the best solution that is acceptable for all parties concerned.&rd

Sep 24, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon, Suga seek future-oriented bilateral relations
North Korea

'Moon's proposal for end-of-war declaration untimely, unrealistic'

President Moon delivers a speech at the 75th United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 23. YonhapBy Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in's speech early Wednesday morning at the 75th United Nations General Assembly contained some proposals on engaging North Korea. Political watchers, however, generally view the proposals, including declaring an end to the 1950-53 Korean War, as unrealistic in the current deadlock in inter-Korean and denuclearization talks.Moon called for the support of the international community in declaring an official end to the war, which was halted by an armistice, not a peace treaty. He also proposed the establishment of a new network of countries in Northeast Asia, including the two Koreas, China, Japan and Mongolia, to promote cooperation in infectious disease control and the promotion of public health.A push for a declaration ending the Korean War was one of the highlights of the 2018 Panmunjeom Declaration, the outcome of Moon's first summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. But the move has failed to capture the attention of the relevant parties, par

Sep 23, 2020By Do Je-hae
'Moon's proposal for end-of-war declaration untimely, unrealistic'
Books

Korean author nominated for top US book award

Cho Nam-joo's novel "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" has been nominated for the translated literature category of the National Book Awards, a prestigious U.S. literary prize. Korea Times fileBy Do Je-haeKorean novelist Cho Nam-joo has been nominated for the National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the U.S. Her 2016 novel “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982” is among the nominees for the category of translated literature, according to an announcement this week from the website of the National Book Foundation, the presenter of the awards. The novelist's debut work highlights the struggles women in their 30s face in contemporary Korean society, in which they still face gender inequality at home and in the workplace. The novel has been adapted into a Korean film as well.“'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982' by Cho Nam-Joo and translated from the Korean by Jamie Chang has sold over 1 million copies and has been translated into 12 languages, signaling the relatability of the everywoman main character, whose life of frustration and submission is recounted to the male psychiatr

Sep 23, 2020By Do Je-hae
Korean author nominated for top US book award
Politics

Moon seeks international support for end-of-war declaration

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (on the screens) addresses the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video at the U.N. headquarters in New York, on Sept. 22. Xinhua-YonhapBy Do Je-haePresident Moon Jae-in underlined the importance of support and cooperation from the international community for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of a permanent peace here during a video speech to the United Nations General Assembly, early Wednesday morning, according to Cheong Wa Dae.During the speech, Moon reiterated his push for a declaration to end the Korean War, which was one of the items discussed during the first of his three summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, April 27, 2018, in the truce village of Panmunjeom. The 1950-53 war ended in a ceasefire, not a peace treaty.“This year marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. The time has come to end the tragedy lingering on the Korean Peninsula. The war must end, completely and for good,” Moon said during the 75th U.N. Assembly, which

Sep 23, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon seeks international support for end-of-war declaration
Politics

Moon urges investigation agencies to speed up reform

President Moon Jae-in and Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae arrive for a meeting at Cheong Wa Dae, Monday, to discuss the reform of institutions, including the prosecution, police and the National Intelligence Service. YonhapBy Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in has urged swift reform of the nation's investigatory institutions ― the prosecution, police and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) ― for a balance in their investigation capacities and responsibilities, and to prevent any abuse of power.The President presided over a meeting, Monday, with officials from the relevant organizations, including Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, National Intelligence Service (NIS) chief Park Jie-won and Minister of Interior and Safety Chin Young, and urged them to speedily implement reform initiatives, while calling for cooperation from the National Assembly.“With the determination to enact transformation for the sake of the people, the government has been pushing for the reform of power institutions. Now we will have to work harder to complete the remaining tasks,” Moon said during the meeting

Sep 21, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon urges investigation agencies to speed up reform
Politics

Trade minister Yoo advances to second round of WTO chief selection

South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myun-hee departs for Washington, D.C., from Incheon International Airport, Sept. 15. YonhapBy Do Je-hae South Korean trade minister Yoo Myung-hee has joined a select group of candidates in the second round of voting for the next World Trade Organization (WTO) chief, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday. She is among five candidates that passed the first round of the competition for the job which began in July to find a successor to the current WTO head Roberto Azevedo, who announced plans to resign early. “Eight candidates competed from July to early September, and candidates from three countries, Mexico, Egypt and Moldova were eliminated in the first round. Candidates from five countries ― Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Britain have entered the second round,” the ministry said in a statement. Only two of the five candidates will make it to the final round after the second round of voting among member states from Sept. 25 through Oct. 6. Yoo's immediate challenge now is to overcome the grueling competition to become

Sep 18, 2020By Do Je-hae
Trade minister Yoo advances to second round of WTO chief selection
North Korea

Seoul eyes second anniversary of Pyongyang Declaration

A sculpture entitled "We are one" is displayed at a park in Paju City, Sept. 18, ahead of the second anniversary of the Pyongyang Declaration. YonhapBy Do Je-hae Two years ago on Sept. 19, the leaders of the two Koreas signed the Pyongyang Joint Declaration that included measures to reduce military tension on the Korean Peninsula and boost cooperation in various areas.The declaration was the outcome of the third summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during an eventful year in inter-Korean relations, starting with a visit to South Korea by a high-level delegation led by Kim's sister Yo-jong during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games earlier in the year.The second year anniversary of the declaration comes amid a deadlock in both inter-Korean relations and the denuclearization talks between the U.S. and North Korea. Although Pyongyang has made no mention of the anniversary, Seoul is eyeing it as an occasion to renew momentum for inter-Korean cooperation. In this regard, speculation has been rising for weeks that President Moon could make some pro

Sep 18, 2020By Do Je-hae
Seoul eyes second anniversary of Pyongyang Declaration
Politics

Moon lacking in public communication

President Moon Jae-in, second from left, meets citizens at a bar in central Seoul, July 26, 2018. Courtesy of Cheong Wa DaeBy Do Je-hae After his inauguration, one of the things President Moon Jae-in highlighted was his determination to communicate often with the people. When he took office in May 2017, one of the first things he did was visit the press center at Cheong Wa Dae to personally announce the names of candidates for the position of prime minister and some of his senior aides, along with explanations about why these specific candidates had been nominated. This left an impression with the Korean public who were used to the rigid and uneasy communication style of his ousted predecessor Park Geun-hye. During the early stages of his presidency, Moon was enthusiastic about getting close to the public and eager to hear their views. One such occasion was a meeting with citizens over beer at a bar in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on July 26, 2018, during which he had “frank conversations” with office workers, business owners and jobseekers about their situations, accordin

Sep 17, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon lacking in public communication
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