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2 YEARS IN OFFICE Yoon's agenda, policy direction in question at 2-year mark

President Yoon Suk Yeol will mark the second anniversary of his inauguration on Friday, but the presidential office seems to be devoid of any celebratory mood, with Yoon’s top initiatives of reforming Korea’s labor, education and pension largely stalling amid ongoing partisan conflicts.

May 8, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
[2 YEARS IN OFFICE] Yoon's agenda, policy direction in question at 2-year mark
  • 2 YEARS IN OFFICE Yoon's economic policies divide public opinion
  • 2 YEARS IN OFFICE Yoon faces daunting tasks in relations with China, Russia

DPK urges Yoon to accept proposal on cash handouts, special counsel probe over Marine's death

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) demanded Wednesday that President Yoon Suk Yeol agree to its proposal to provide cash handouts to the entire population and a special counsel probe into suspicions over a Marine's death when he holds a press conference this week.

May 8, 2024
DPK urges Yoon to accept proposal on cash handouts, special counsel probe over Marine's death

Yoon begins 3rd year in office under pressure to communicate better with public, parliament

President Yoon Suk Yeol will kick off his third year in office this week amid mixed assessments of his foreign and domestic policies but a clear need to improve communication with the public after a resounding defeat in general elections seen as a midterm referendum on him.

May 8, 2024
Yoon begins 3rd year in office under pressure to communicate better with public, parliament

Yoon's jailed mother-in-law determined fit for parole

President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, is fit for parole, a justice ministry panel determined Wednesday, two months ahead of the scheduled expiration of her term.

May 8, 2024
Yoon's jailed mother-in-law determined fit for parole

Questions rise over president's revival of civil affairs secretary position

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appointed former Vice Justice Minister Kim Joo-hyun as senior secretary for civil affairs, reinstating the position Yoon himself abolished when taking office two years ago.

May 7, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
Questions rise over president's revival of civil affairs secretary position

DPK to consider push for special probes into ex-Gyeonggi vice governor, former justice minister's daughter

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) could consider introducing special counsel probes to ensure the legality of ongoing investigations targeting opposition figures, the party's floor leader said Tuesday.

May 7, 2024
DPK to consider push for special probes into ex-Gyeonggi vice governor, former justice minister's daughter

Yoon names ex-vice justice minister as senior secretary for civil affairs

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday he has revived the position of senior presidential secretary for civil affairs and appointed a former vice justice minister to the post.

May 7, 2024
Yoon names ex-vice justice minister as senior secretary for civil affairs

Yoon to hold press conference Thursday marking 2 years in office

President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to present his stance on multiple politically contentious issues in a press conference at the presidential office, Thursday, on the eve of the second anniversary of his inauguration, his office said Monday.

May 6, 2024By Jun Ji-hye
Yoon to hold press conference Thursday marking 2 years in office
  • Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations

DPK to propose cash handouts as 1st bill of new National Assembly

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) plans to propose legislation providing cash handouts of 250,000 won ($183) to the entire population as its first bill of the new National Assembly set to open later this month, its new floor leader said Monday.

May 6, 2024
DPK to propose cash handouts as 1st bill of new National Assembly

Top prosecutor orders speedy investigation into first lady's alleged acceptance of luxury handbag

Top prosecutor has instructed his staff to create a team dedicated to investigating allegations that first lady Kim Keon Hee accepted a luxury handbag in 2022, legal sources said Friday.

May 3, 2024
Top prosecutor orders speedy investigation into first lady's alleged acceptance of luxury handbag
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