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Parties on alert over political violence ahead of elections

After a series of assaults on politicians raised concerns about potential copycat attacks ahead of the April 10 general elections, the police said Monday that they will create a task force with each party to strengthen protections.

Jan 29, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
Parties on alert over political violence ahead of elections

Liberal breakaway groups to merge as single party

A liberal political group led by former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Nak-yon and another group of former DPK lawmakers critical of the main opposition party’s current leadership will merge as a single party.

Jan 28, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
Liberal breakaway groups to merge as single party

Debate erupts again over free subway rides for elderly as elections near

A debate has resurfaced on whether to continue offering free subway rides for senior citizens in the lead-up to the April 10 general elections. A new conservative party is considering replacing the free rides with vouchers due to widening deficits caused by a rapidly aging society.

Jan 28, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
Debate erupts again over free subway rides for elderly as elections near

Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager

Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) was discharged from the hospital Saturday, days after she was hit in the head with a brick by a teenager.

Jan 27, 2024
Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager
  • Why are politicians targets of frequent attacks?

Foreign ministry shakes up 6 overseas ambassador posts

Korea appointed new ambassadors to Iran, Germany and four other countries, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Jan 26, 2024
Foreign ministry shakes up 6 overseas ambassador posts

Court acquits ex-Supreme Court chief justice of all 47 charges in power abuse scandal

A court on Friday acquitted former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae of all 47 charges related to his alleged abuse of judiciary power, including allegations he unfairly influenced politically sensitive trials under ousted former President Park Geun-hye.

Jan 26, 2024
Court acquits ex-Supreme Court chief justice of all 47 charges in power abuse scandal

Is PPP chief emulating the president's path to power?

Yoon Suk Yeol’s road to triumph in the 2022 presidential election began in September 2019 when he publicly criticized the office of Moon Jae-in ― his former boss and predecessor ― for attempting to intervene in an investigation targeting a former key member of his Cabinet.

Jan 26, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Is PPP chief emulating the president's path to power?

Why are politicians targets of frequent attacks?

The escalating frequency of attacks against politicians has become a growing concern in Korea, highlighted by the recent assault on Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday. This incident unfolded just three weeks after main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman, Rep. Lee Jae-myung suffered a knife attack.

Jan 26, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Why are politicians targets of frequent attacks?
  • Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager

Yoon, rival parties condemn attack against lawmaker

The rival parties on Friday condemned the attack against Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), calling for soul-searching about deepening hatred in Korean politics.

Jan 26, 2024
Yoon, rival parties condemn attack against lawmaker
  • Teenage assailant of ruling party lawmaker claims attack was accidental

Opposition leader accuses Yoon of covering up first lady's allegations

Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung accused President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday of interfering in the affairs of the ruling People Power Party and covering up suspicions of wrongdoing involving the first lady.

Jan 26, 2024
Opposition leader accuses Yoon of covering up first lady's allegations
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