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Ruling bloc divided over PPP chief's comments on first lady

The ruling bloc is facing internal conflicts after Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party (PPP), urged the presidential office to dismiss aides to first lady Kim Keon Hee, who have allegedly been interfering in state and political affairs beyond their authority.

Oct 14, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
Ruling bloc divided over PPP chief's comments on first lady

PPP leader steps up calls for reshuffle of presidential office to assuage controversies over first lady

The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Monday stepped up calls for a personnel overhaul of the presidential office to address controversies that first lady Kim Keon Hee has a coterie of officials influencing state affairs.

Oct 14, 2024By Yonhap
PPP leader steps up calls for reshuffle of presidential office to assuage controversies over first lady

Gyeonggi mulls designating danger zones to block anti-NK leaflets

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Dong-yeon said Monday his government is considering designating some of the inter-Korean border areas within the province as "danger zones" to stop North Korean defectors and activists from sending anti-North Korea propaganda leaflets across the border.

Oct 14, 2024By Yonhap
Gyeonggi mulls designating danger zones to block anti-NK leaflets

Yoon appoints ex-chief of staff Kim Dae-ki envoy to China

President Yoon Suk Yeol decided Monday to name his former chief of staff Kim Dae-ki as the new ambassador to China, his office said.

Oct 14, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon appoints ex-chief of staff Kim Dae-ki envoy to China

Decision expected this week not to indict first lady over suspected stock manipulation

Prosecutors are expected to announce their decision as early as this week not to charge first lady Kim Keon Hee over her alleged involvement in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors, a BMW car dealer, sources said Monday.

Oct 14, 2024By Yonhap
Decision expected this week not to indict first lady over suspected stock manipulation

Yoon, ruling party chief to meet one-on-one next week

President Yoon Suk Yeol and ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon will have a one-on-one meeting early next week for discussions likely to focus on allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, multiple ruling bloc officials said Monday.

Oct 14, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon, ruling party chief to meet one-on-one next week

Campaigning ahead of by-election for Seoul's education chief

Conservative candidate Cho Jun-hyuk, left, and liberal candidate Jung Keun-sik each meet with supporters in Seoul, Sunday, while on the campaign trail for the by-election for Seoul's education superintendent. Cho is a former lawmaker for the Grand National Party, a precursor to the current ruling People Power Party, while Jung is a former sociology professor at Seoul National University. Yonhap

Oct 13, 2024By Anna J. Park
Campaigning ahead of by-election for Seoul's education chief

PPP leader calls for reshuffle of presidential office to assuage controversies over first lady

The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Saturday stressed the need for a personnel overhaul of the presidential office to address public concerns over controversies surrounding the first lady.

Oct 13, 2024By Yonhap
PPP leader calls for reshuffle of presidential office to assuage controversies over first lady

President, politicians rush to congratulate Han Kang on winning Nobel Prize in literature

President Yoon Suk Yeol and lawmakers across the political spectrum congratulated author Han Kang on winning the country’s first Nobel Prize in literature.

Oct 11, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
President, politicians rush to congratulate Han Kang on winning Nobel Prize in literature
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Rival parties clash over first lady's alleged involvement in nominations

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) clashed Thursday over allegations that first lady Kim Keon Hee was involved in nominating candidates for a 2022 by-election and the April 2024 parliamentary elections.

Oct 10, 2024By Yonhap
Rival parties clash over first lady's alleged involvement in nominations
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