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National Assembly in turmoil over DPK's unilateral appointments of committee heads

The 22nd National Assembly is already facing disruptions, just 10 days into its term, as the two main rival parties clashed, Tuesday, over the majority-holding main opposition Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK) unilateral appointments of the heads of parliamentary standing committees.

Jun 11, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
National Assembly in turmoil over DPK's unilateral appointments of committee heads

Anti-corruption agency's decision on first lady's luxury bag scandal faces backlash

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission is facing a major backlash from opposition parties following its decision to close its review regarding first lady Kim Keon Hee's luxury handbag scandal, citing the lack of a punishment clause for public officials' spouses under the anti-graft act.

Jun 11, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
Anti-corruption agency's decision on first lady's luxury bag scandal faces backlash

Government's inaction on anti-NK leaflets draws criticism

A series of trash-laden balloons sent by North Korea has reignited debates surrounding the government's stance on anti-Pyongyang leaflets launched by local activists, most of whom are defectors.

Jun 11, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
Government's inaction on anti-NK leaflets draws criticism
  • Unification ministry mulls meeting with activists over anti-Pyongyang leaflet campaign

DPK policy chief says 'no budget' for oil exploration project without data

The chief policymaker of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea said Tuesday no extra budget should be allowed for a project for potential offshore oil and gas reserves in the East Sea unless relevant data is submitted.

Jun 11, 2024
DPK policy chief says 'no budget' for oil exploration project without data

Anti-corruption agency ends review of complaint over first lady's luxury bag scandal, sees no violation

The state anti-corruption agency said Monday it has decided to close its review of a complaint over first lady Kim Keon Hee's luxury bag gift scandal, citing no clause of punishment for public officials' spouses under the anti-graft act.

Jun 10, 2024
Anti-corruption agency ends review of complaint over first lady's luxury bag scandal, sees no violation

DPK pushes to form parliamentary committees without ruling party

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is set to push ahead with a plenary meeting to unilaterally select the parliamentary committee chiefs on Monday with the ruling People Power Party (PPP) vowing to boycott the move.

Jun 10, 2024
DPK pushes to form parliamentary committees without ruling party

Main opposition leader faces increased legal pressure

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung is facing increasing political pressure due to his own legal risk of conviction following a court ruling that sentenced his former confidant to a hefty prison term for an unauthorized remittance to North Korea.

Jun 10, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
Main opposition leader faces increased legal pressure

DPK leader urges two Koreas to stop 'childish chicken game' of trash balloons, loudspeakers

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called on the two Koreas to halt a chain of retaliatory actions, such as South Korea's border loudspeaker broadcasts and North Korea's trash balloon campaign, calling it a "childish chicken game" that can lead to war.

Jun 10, 2024
DPK leader urges two Koreas to stop 'childish chicken game' of trash balloons, loudspeakers

PM says spirit of June 10 democracy uprising should be passed on

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo called Monday for inheriting and developing the "noble spirit" of the June 10, 1987, pro-democracy uprising that is often considered a turning point in the country's democratization.

Jun 10, 2024
PM says spirit of June 10 democracy uprising should be passed on

President looks to maintain grip on administration via Cabinet reshuffle

President Yoon Suk Yeol is contemplating a Cabinet reshuffle as soon as late June, which may involve replacing several ministers who have held their positions since the start of his presidency.

Jun 7, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
President looks to maintain grip on administration via Cabinet reshuffle
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