Politics

Lawmakers show mixed views over potential special pardon of ex-governor

Lawmakers of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) expressed mixed views Friday about a highly anticipated special presidential pardon of a former South Gyeongsang governor and his potential return to politics.

Aug 9, 2024By Yonhap

Lawmakers show mixed views over potential special pardon of ex-governor

President faces mountain of challenges post-vacation

President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to confront several significant challenges, including addressing the market rout and implementing the promised reforms, when he returns from vacation.

Aug 7, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo

President faces mountain of challenges post-vacation

Yoon calls for swift responses to stock market volatility amid criticisms over vacationing

President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed the government to take swift and preemptive responses to heightened volatility in the financial market, his office said Tuesday, refuting opposition criticisms over his vacationing despite a recent market rout.

Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap

Yoon calls for swift responses to stock market volatility amid criticisms over vacationing

DPK to propose special probe bill on Marine's death for 3rd time

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Tuesday it will propose a bill mandating a special counsel investigation into the military's response to a Marine's death after it was scrapped twice following President Yoon Suk Yeol's veto.

Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap

DPK to propose special probe bill on Marine's death for 3rd time

Seoul education chief files constitutional appeal over power abuse charges

Seoul's education chief has filed a constitutional appeal over his alleged abuse of power in connection with the reinstatement of dismissed teachers years ago, saying such charges are excessively applied in the public service sector, officials said Tuesday.

Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap

Seoul education chief files constitutional appeal over power abuse charges

Yoon to grant special pardon ahead of Liberation Day

President Yoon Suk Yeol will grant special pardons to those convicted of livelihood-related crimes and others on the occasion of Liberation Day next week.

Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap

Yoon to grant special pardon ahead of Liberation Day

Fandom politics takes root in Korea

Since Han Dong-hoon, the chairman of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), joined the party late last year, the "fandom politics" phenomenon has surfaced within the ruling conservative party.

Aug 5, 2024By Anna J. Park

Opposition party slams prosecution for checking politicians' telecom subscriber data

A controversy has arisen over the prosecution's review of the telecommunication user information of several opposition politicians and journalists, including former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung, according to legal and political circles Monday.

Aug 5, 2024By Anna J. Park

Opposition party slams prosecution for checking politicians' telecom subscriber data

Opposition unilaterally passes contentious pro-labor bill

The opposition-controlled National Assembly on Monday passed a pro-labor bill that aims to limit companies from making claims for damages against legitimate labor union disputes despite protest from ruling party lawmakers.

Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap

Opposition unilaterally passes contentious pro-labor bill

PPP chief appoints loyalists to key posts to strengthen grip over party

Han Dong-hoon, the newly elected leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), has appointed his loyalists to key positions within the party's decision-making body, aiming to strengthen his grip over the party.

Aug 5, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo

PPP chief appoints loyalists to key posts to strengthen grip over party

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Politics

Lawmakers show mixed views over potential special pardon of ex-governor

President faces mountain of challenges post-vacation

Yoon calls for swift responses to stock market volatility amid criticisms over vacationing

DPK to propose special probe bill on Marine's death for 3rd time

Seoul education chief files constitutional appeal over power abuse charges

Yoon to grant special pardon ahead of Liberation Day

Fandom politics takes root in Korea

Opposition party slams prosecution for checking politicians' telecom subscriber data

Opposition unilaterally passes contentious pro-labor bill

PPP chief appoints loyalists to key posts to strengthen grip over party

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