Politics

Future of ruling party hangs on interim leader nominee's level of autonomy

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) will soon embrace its interim leader, former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who is already leading polls as the most preferred conservative presidential candidate. Furthermore, his relationship with President Yoon Suk Yeol is anticipated to decide not only the ruling party’s campaign in the upcoming general elections but also Yoon's political career.

Dec 25, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo

Future of ruling party hangs on interim leader nominee's level of autonomy

Presidential office says special probe bills are designed to leave 'scratch' on Yoon administration

The presidential office believes that opposition-led special investigation proposals, including one into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, are designed to leave a "scratch" on the Yoon Suk Yeol administration ahead of the general elections, a senior official said Sunday.

Dec 24, 2023

Presidential office says special probe bills are designed to leave 'scratch' on Yoon administration

Ex-DPK leader's call for leadership change fails to resonate within party

Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Nak-yon’s call for Rep. Lee Jae-myung, the current party chairman, to resign is failing to get responses from within the party, despite the former chief’s threats to create a breakaway party.

Dec 24, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo

Ex-DPK leader's call for leadership change fails to resonate within party

Yoon's approval rating inches up to 38.8%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating inched up from the previous week to 38.8 percent, a poll showed Sunday.

Dec 24, 2023

Yoon's approval rating inches up to 38.8%: poll

Opposition shows mixed responses to ruling party's new interim head

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is showing mixed responses after the ruling People Power Party (PPP) named former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who is viewed as a protégé of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as the party's interim head.

Dec 22, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo

Opposition shows mixed responses to ruling party's new interim head

DPK intensifies offensive against incoming ruling party chief

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) stepped up its attacks on the incoming interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), urging him to "speak boldly what he has to say" to President Yoon Suk Yeol amid criticism he is nothing more than Yoon's "avatar."

Dec 22, 2023

DPK intensifies offensive against incoming ruling party chief

DPK leader to attend New Year's meeting hosted by president Jan. 3

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), will attend a New Year’s meeting to be hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae on Jan. 3, the party’s spokesperson said Thursday.

Dec 21, 2023By Jun Ji-hye

DPK leader to attend New Year's meeting hosted by president Jan. 3

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Politics

Future of ruling party hangs on interim leader nominee's level of autonomy

Presidential office says special probe bills are designed to leave 'scratch' on Yoon administration

Ex-DPK leader's call for leadership change fails to resonate within party

Yoon's approval rating inches up to 38.8%: poll

Opposition shows mixed responses to ruling party's new interim head

DPK intensifies offensive against incoming ruling party chief

DPK leader to attend New Year's meeting hosted by president Jan. 3

Nat'l Assembly passes 2024 budget of $503.5 bil.

Yoon vows to accelerate redevelopment of run-down homes

Han Dong-hoon to take over ruling party after resigning as justice minister

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