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DPK's martial law claim backfires due to lack of evidence

The Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK) assertion that the government is allegedly planning to declare martial law is undermining the party’s position, as it has failed to provide substantial evidence to support the claim.

Sep 5, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
DPK's martial law claim backfires due to lack of evidence
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President makes late-night visit to emergency room

President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, visits a hospital emergency room in Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday night. During his visit, Yoon was briefed on the difficulties faced by physicians and offered encouragement to the frontline medical staff dedicated to public health. The president emphasized the government's commitment to improving compensation for essential fields, such as emergency services, obstetrics, pediatrics, and critical care, reaffirming the government's intention to significantly strengthen support for these crucial areas. Courtesy of presidential office

Sep 4, 2024By Anna J. Park
President makes late-night visit to emergency room

DPK floor leader denounces first lady's investigation as attempt to give unfair impunity

The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday to endorse a bill to investigate the first lady and the military's response to a Marine's death last year.

Sep 4, 2024By Yonhap
DPK floor leader denounces first lady's investigation as attempt to give unfair impunity

DPK proposes special counsel probe bill on Marine's death for 4th time; PPP unlikely to accept

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has proposed a bill mandating a special counsel recommended by the Supreme Court chief justice investigate the military's response to a Marine's death last year.

Sep 4, 2024By Yonhap
DPK proposes special counsel probe bill on Marine's death for 4th time; PPP unlikely to accept

Presidential office raps DPK for spreading 'groundless' martial law plan

The presidential office lambasted the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday for spreading false rumors about the government allegedly planning to declare martial law.

Sep 2, 2024By Yonhap
Presidential office raps DPK for spreading 'groundless' martial law plan

Main opposition party scrambles to defend former President Moon in hiring scandal

The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has decided to actively respond to the prosecution's ongoing bribery investigation involving former President Moon Jae-in, condemning it as a "petty act of political retaliation," party members said Monday.

Sep 2, 2024By Anna J. Park
Main opposition party scrambles to defend former President Moon in hiring scandal

22nd National Assembly begins regular session with belated opening ceremony

The 22nd National Assembly’s first regular session began with a belated opening ceremony, Monday, nearly three months after it was launched, due to a protracted standoff between rival parties.

Sep 2, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
22nd National Assembly begins regular session with belated opening ceremony

Yoon's approval rating sinks to second-lowest point since taking office

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating fell to 29.6 percent, the second-lowest level since he took office in May 2022, a poll showed Monday.

Sep 2, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon's approval rating sinks to second-lowest point since taking office

Yoon to skip opening ceremony of National Assembly session: presidential office

President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the opening ceremony of the regular session of the National Assembly early this week, a presidential official said Sunday, citing the opposition party's unilateral actions to pass critical bills.

Sep 1, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon to skip opening ceremony of National Assembly session: presidential office

Leaders of rival parties fail to reach agreement over contentious issues

Ruling People Power Party (PPP) Chairman Han Dong-hoon and main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung failed to reach an agreement over contentious issues during their first official meeting, Sunday, amid expectations that it could signal a shift away from the prolonged political deadlock.

Sep 1, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
Leaders of rival parties fail to reach agreement over contentious issues
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