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'Politainers' grab headlines ahead of general elections

With just a week remaining until the April general elections, so-called "politainers" are actively endorsing and assisting with political campaigns in a bid to garner public attention.

Apr 3, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo

'Politainers' grab headlines ahead of general elections

Ruling party members distance themselves from Yoon as elections near

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is distancing itself from President Yoon Suk Yeol, seemingly concerned that the declining popularity of the leader could further hamper the party's already precarious position in the upcoming April 10 general elections.

Apr 2, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

Ruling party members distance themselves from Yoon as elections near

Yoon vows to inject ample state funds to tame inflation

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that the government will inject state funds indefinitely to stabilize the prices of agricultural and livestock products until soaring consumer prices are controlled and the public sees them stabilize.

Apr 2, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo

Yoon vows to inject ample state funds to tame inflation

Overseas voter turnout hits record high of 62.8%: NEC

Overseas voting turnout for the April 10 general elections recorded an all-time high of 62.8 percent, the state election watchdog said Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2024

Overseas voter turnout hits record high of 62.8%: NEC

Yoon refuses to back down on medical school quota hike

President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his determination to expand the admissions quota for medical schools, Monday, urging the public to support the scheme, which he believes is crucial for safeguarding public safety.

Apr 1, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo

Yoon refuses to back down on medical school quota hike

Why Yoon insists on 2,000 new med school slots

Why Yoon insists on 2,000 new med school slots

During a televised public address on Monday, President Yoon Suk Yeol reiterated his firm belief that Korea must increase the medical school admissions quota by 2,000 per year to address a looming doctor shortage despite negative sentiment toward his "obsession" by some members of the public as well as doctors.

Apr 1, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

Why Yoon insists on 2,000 new med school slots

Preparing for general elections

A worker at a printing office in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, Monday, examines ballots that will be used in the April 10 general elections. Joint Press Corp.

Apr 1, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

DPK slams Yoon for disregarding public opinion on medical school admission issue

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday for failing to listen to the voice of the public regarding the planned hike in the medical school admission quota amid a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.

Apr 1, 2024

DPK slams Yoon for disregarding public opinion on medical school admission issue

Parties go all out to woo voters as election day nears

Political parties are engaged in heated campaigning with less than a week left until early voting for the general elections. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is escalating attacks on its liberal opposition the Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) controversial candidates, while the DPK's election strategy is focused on scrutinizing the Yoon Suk Yeol administration to resonate with voters who are displeased with the government's performance.

Mar 31, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

Parties go all out to woo voters as election day nears

Court issues warrant to arrest man suspected of installing spy cameras at voting stations

Easter truce

Lee Jae-myung, third from left, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, and Won Hee-ryong, fourth from left, attend church on Easter in Incheon, Sunday. Lee and Won are vying for a seat in Incheon's Gyeyang-B constituency in the upcoming general elections on April 10. Joint Press Corps

Mar 31, 2024By Kang Seung-woo

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