Politics

Mass defections of DPK members loom as internal feud escalates

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) faces a possible mass defection of members as internal feuding intensifies over the party's nomination process for the April 10 general elections.

Feb 28, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

Mass defections of DPK members loom as internal feud escalates

DPK faces growing defection amid widened factional rift over election nominations

A growing number of lawmakers are leaving the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) amid an escalating dispute over what they perceive as unfair candidate nominations for the April 10 parliamentary elections.

Feb 28, 2024

DPK faces growing defection amid widened factional rift over election nominations

Yoon visits birthplace of former first lady Yook Young-su

President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the birthplace of former first lady Yook Young-su, the assassinated wife of former conservative President Park Chung-hee, on Wednesday, his office said.

Feb 28, 2024

Yoon visits birthplace of former first lady Yook Young-su

Presidential office calls for designation of dialogue partner better representing medical community

The presidential office called Wednesday for the designation of a dialogue partner who can better represent the diverse voices within the medical community as thousands of trainee doctors remained off the job in protest of the government's plan to increase admissions to medical schools.

Feb 28, 2024

Presidential office calls for designation of dialogue partner better representing medical community

Ex-Moon aide leaves DPK leadership in protest of candidate nomination process

Rep. Ko Min-jung, a member of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) Supreme Council, quit her post Tuesday in protest at what she said was her party's untrustworthy candidate nomination process for the April 10 general elections.

Feb 27, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

Ex-Moon aide leaves DPK leadership in protest of candidate nomination process

Government rolls out 'populist' policies before elections

The Yoon Suk Yeol administration is rolling out various policies aimed at stimulating regional development, despite criticism that it is simply churning out populist measures to curry favor with voters before the April 10 general elections.

Feb 27, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo

Government rolls out 'populist' policies before elections

DPK denies Moon's ex-chief of staff nomination in his home district

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Tuesday denied a former presidential chief of staff under the previous Moon Jae-in administration the party's nomination in his stronghold constituency for the April 10 parliamentary elections.

Feb 27, 2024

DPK denies Moon's ex-chief of staff nomination in his home district

PERSON IN FOCUS Can election czar Kim Chong-in work his magic on Reform Party?

Veteran politician Kim Chong-in has returned to politics, now donning the distinct orange colored jacket of the Reform Party.

Feb 26, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin

[PERSON IN FOCUS] Can election czar Kim Chong-in work his magic on Reform Party?

Ruling party prioritizes stability over reform in candidate nominations

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is taking the easy way out in nominating the party’s candidates for the upcoming April 10 general elections by filling its roster with serving lawmakers over fresh faces.

Feb 26, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo

Ruling party prioritizes stability over reform in candidate nominations

DPK leader accuses gov't, PPP of deceiving people with 'rosy' campaign pledges

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung accused the government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Monday of churning out pork-barrel promises in an attempt to woo voters ahead of the general elections.

Feb 26, 2024

DPK leader accuses gov't, PPP of deceiving people with 'rosy' campaign pledges

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Politics

Mass defections of DPK members loom as internal feud escalates

DPK faces growing defection amid widened factional rift over election nominations

Yoon visits birthplace of former first lady Yook Young-su

Presidential office calls for designation of dialogue partner better representing medical community

Ex-Moon aide leaves DPK leadership in protest of candidate nomination process

Government rolls out 'populist' policies before elections

DPK denies Moon's ex-chief of staff nomination in his home district

PERSON IN FOCUS Can election czar Kim Chong-in work his magic on Reform Party?

Ruling party prioritizes stability over reform in candidate nominations

DPK leader accuses gov't, PPP of deceiving people with 'rosy' campaign pledges

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