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Main opposition leader faces biggest crisis of political career after guilty verdict

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Jae-myung is facing the biggest crisis of his political career after a local court sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years, Friday, on charges of violating the election law, according to political watchers.

Nov 15, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
Main opposition leader faces biggest crisis of political career after guilty verdict
  • Lee Jae-myung sentenced to 1 year suspended prison term for violating election law

Lee Jae-myung sentenced to 1 year suspended prison term for violating election law

A Seoul court sentenced opposition leader Lee Jae-myung to one year in prison, suspended for two years, Friday, after finding him guilty of lying during his presidential campaign.

Nov 15, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Lee Jae-myung sentenced to 1 year suspended prison term for violating election law
  • Main opposition leader faces biggest crisis of political career after guilty verdict

Political broker's arrest adds pressure on Yoon as election meddling allegations mount

The arrest of self-proclaimed power broker Myung Tae-kyun is intensifying the political crisis for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces allegations of election interference alongside his wife, Kim Keon Hee. The arrest is at the center of a growing scandal that continues to unfold around Myung, according to political watchers, Friday.

Nov 15, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
Political broker's arrest adds pressure on Yoon as election meddling allegations mount

Yoon's approval rating rebounds from record low: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose to 20 percent in three weeks following his press conference last week, a poll showed Friday.

Nov 15, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon's approval rating rebounds from record low: poll

Ex-President Moon's daughter referred to prosecution over alleged illegal Airbnb business

Police on Friday referred the daughter of former President Moon Jae-in to the prosecution on suspicions of illegally operating a house-sharing business on the southern island of Jeju.

Nov 15, 2024By Yonhap
Ex-President Moon's daughter referred to prosecution over alleged illegal Airbnb business

Court issues arrest warrants for self-proclaimed power broker, ex-lawmaker

A court on Friday issued arrest warrants for a self-proclaimed power broker and a former lawmaker at the center of an influence-peddling scandal linked to President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee.

Nov 15, 2024By Yonhap
Court issues arrest warrants for self-proclaimed power broker, ex-lawmaker

Opposition unilaterally passes revised bill targeting first lady despite PPP boycott

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday unilaterally passed a contentious bill calling for a special investigation into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee despite fierce opposition from the ruling party.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Opposition unilaterally passes revised bill targeting first lady despite PPP boycott

Opposition leader's wife fined for election law violations

A regional court on Thursday fined the wife of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung 1.5 million won ($1,066) for providing free meals during her husband's run in the party primary to select the candidate for the 2022 presidential election.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Opposition leader's wife fined for election law violations

Yoon to announce measures to narrow income, education gaps early next year

President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to announce a set of measures aimed at narrowing gaps in income, education and other areas early next year, a presidential official said Thursday.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon to announce measures to narrow income, education gaps early next year

Yoon departs for Peru to attend APEC summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol departed for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon departs for Peru to attend APEC summit
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