Politics
Government struggles to find new prime minister
The presidential office is struggling to find a new prime minister as potential candidates seem reluctant to take on the post following the election defeat of the ruling party.
Apr 16, 2024
Kwak Yeon-soo
Korea Times Digital Content Reporter
Kwak Yeon-soo is a digital editor at The Korea Times creating, editing and curating digital content for the newspaper’s website, mobile app and social media. She previously covered a diverse array of cultural, political and business topics.
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Politics
After election loss, ruling party members play blame game
Ruling party members are engaged in a blame game after the People Power Party suffered a big defeat in the April 10 general elections.
Apr 16, 2024
Politics
Spoiled ballots hit all-time high in April 10 general elections
The number of spoiled ballots for 46 proportional representation races in the April 10 general elections reached a record high, according to the election watchdog, Monday.
Apr 15, 2024
Health
Korea's total ODA exceeds $3 bil. in 2023
Korea’s total official development assistance (ODA) increased in 2023 due to a rise in its contributions to multilateral organizations including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, preliminary data by the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) showed Sunday.
Apr 15, 2024
North Korea
NK leader's meeting with China's top legislator raises Kim-Xi summit possibility
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s last week meeting with China's No. 3 official Zhao Leji in Pyongyang suggests deepening bilateral relations, analysts said Sunday, raising speculation that Kim might be preparing for a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.
Apr 14, 2024
Politics
ELECTION Big-name politicians face different fates after general elections
Wednesday's general elections delivered mixed results to several political heavyweights who ran for district seats across the country.
Apr 11, 2024
Politics
ELECTION Resounding win boosts prospects of DPK chief's next presidential bid
With the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) projected to secure a majority of seats in the National Assembly in the general elections, Wednesday, its chairman Lee Jae-myung is highly likely to establish himself as the party's leading presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Apr 10, 2024
Politics
Parties end official campaigning on eve of election day
The ruling and opposition parties ended their 13-day official campaign period on Tuesday, the eve of the general elections, calling on voters to cast their ballots as the future lies in their hands.
Apr 9, 2024
North Korea
Japan's outreach to N. Korea unlikely to affect trilateral cooperation against Pyongyang
Japan's attempts to reach out to North Korea to hold a summit are unlikely to affect the trilateral partnership's overall objectives against Pyongyang, experts said.
Apr 9, 2024