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Ex-national security adviser appeals for bail

Former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon attends a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul in this Oct. 27, 2022 file photo. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-geunFormer National Security Adviser Suh Hoon asked for bail Wednesday, citing his advanced age and health problems, after he was arrested on charges of attempting to cover up the 2020 death of a fisheries official at the hands of North Korea.Suh filed for bail last month after being arrested earlier that month on charges of involvement in the previous Moon Jae-in government's conclusion without sufficient evidence that the official was killed while attempting to defect to the North. He also allegedly ordered the deletion of intelligence reports running counter to the conclusion. In a hearing on his bail request, his lawyer pleaded with the court to grant the request in consideration of Suh's advanced age of 69 and cardiovascular diseases he is suffering. The lawyer also refuted charges against Suh, saying it is hard to believe he ordered concealment when hundreds of working-level officials at the defense and intelligence

Jan 11, 2023
Ex-national security adviser appeals for bail

Yoon receives policy briefing from foreign, defense ministers

President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at a joint policy briefing from the foreign ministry and the defense ministry at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul in this photo provided by the presidential office, Jan. 11. YonhapPresident Yoon Suk Yeol received a joint policy briefing from the foreign and defense ministers Wednesday, checking the diplomatic and security agenda for the new year, Yoon's office said. Foreign Minister Park Jin said the ministry will pursue a "principled" approach toward North Korea and reinforce cooperation with the international community for the North's denuclearization. Late last month, South Korea unveiled the details of its Indo-Pacific strategy, with a focus on promoting freedom, peace and prosperity through the establishment of a rules-based order and cooperation on human rights.Park said the ministry will make efforts in earnest to fulfill the vision for a free, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.In the face of multiple crises, the ministry will help companies in the fields of construction, nuclear power plants and defense make inroads into foreign markets, Park sa

Jan 11, 2023
Yoon receives policy briefing from foreign, defense ministers

Opposition leader Lee vows not to succumb to prosecution's 'fabrication'

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea Chairman Lee Jae-myung, left, speaks at a party Supreme Council meeting in Incheon, west of Seoul, Jan. 11. YonhapOpposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday renewed his pledge not to give way against what he called the prosecution's "violent attempt to distort and fabricate," a day after he was questioned over bribery allegations.In a questioning that lasted roughly 12 hours, Lee, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), was grilled by prosecutors on Tuesday over allegations that the city government of Seongnam attracted 17 billion won ($13.7 million) in corporate donations to its municipal football club in return for administrative favors when he was mayor.Lee has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that the advertisements would only benefit citizens of Seongnam, south of Seoul, by reducing taxes. He said the probe is a politically motivated attempt to remove him and suppress the main opposition party."Standing up against the political prosecution, I responded to the questioning with my head held high," Lee said in his

Jan 11, 2023
Opposition leader Lee vows not to succumb to prosecution's 'fabrication'
  • Prosecution will indict me: opposition leader

South Korean leader cites North's serious threat

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during an interview at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 10. AP-YonhapNorth Korea's spike in missile tests, growing nuclear ambitions and other provocative acts pose a ``serious threat'' that could lead to a dangerous miscalculation and spark a wider conflict, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday. Speaking with the Associated Press at the presidential office in Seoul, the conservative leader reiterated his call for closer security cooperation with the United States and Japan to counter the ``dangerous situation'' being created by North Korea as he played down the prospect for direct negotiations like those pursued by his liberal predecessor.``We've seen a miscalculation leading to serious wars many times in history,'' Yoon said, adding that the North's advancing nuclear arsenal poses a direct threat to the U.S. mainland as well as South Korea and nearby Japan.Much of the nearly hourlong interview focused on North Korea, which carried out a record number of missile tests last year and just weeks ago vi

Jan 11, 2023
South Korean leader cites North's serious threat

PM disagrees with birth policy by presidential committee

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, center, presides over a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Sejong, central Korea, Jan. 10. YonhapPrime Minister Han Duck-soo said he had expressed objections to a birth policy suggested by a presidential committee on low birthrates, as the committee's chief offered to resign after the suggestion ran afoul of the presidential office.Han made the remarks on Tuesday, the day after Na Kyung-won, a former four-term lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party, tendered her resignation as vice chair of the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy. The policy row began after Na told a press conference last week Korea should adopt policies similar to those of Hungary, under which the government allows couples to take out a 40 million-won ($32,000) loan when getting married.After the birth of their first child, the loan becomes interest-free, while after the birth of their second and third child, the loan is canceled in part and then in full, respectively, she said.Han told reporters that Na briefed him on the policy before she held th

Jan 11, 2023
PM disagrees with birth policy by presidential committee

PPP supporters pick Na as favorite for party leader

Na Kyung-won, a former four-term lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party, leaves her residence in Seoul, a day after she offered to resign as vice chair of the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy to the presidential chief of staff, Jan. 11. YonhapSupporters of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) picked former four-term lawmaker Na Kyung-won as their favorite for party leader, giving her almost twice as much support as the closest challenger, a poll showed Wednesday.In a poll of 1,020 voters conducted by Hangil Research from Saturday to Monday, 30.7 percent of PPP supporters said Na should be the next chair of the party. Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon was in second place with 18.8 percent, followed by former lawmaker Yoo Seong-min at 14.6 percent, Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo at 13.9 percent and former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn at 5.3 percent. The PPP plans to hold a national convention on March 8 to elect its new chair. The new chair will be selected solely based on PPP members' votes.Among all respondents, Yoo garnered the most support at 33.9 percent, with Na trailing at 1

Jan 11, 2023
PPP supporters pick Na as favorite for party leader

China's visa service restriction raises doubt over Korea's travel industry recovery

Passengers wait in line to board a plane to China at the Incheon International Airport, Tuesday. AP-YonhapChina's abrupt suspension of short-term visa services for Koreans has dashed long-term recovery hopes for the country's travel industry, industry insiders said Tuesday, amid likely cancellations of trips to the neighboring country due to the measure.The Chinese Embassy in Seoul made public the decision in a post on its WeChat account earlier in the day, citing an "instruction" from Beijing for its embassy and consulates to stop issuing visas, including visits for trade, tourism and medical care purposes.The decision was made in protest of Korea's new coronavirus entry restrictions imposed on Chinese travelers from last week.Local travel agencies have expressed concern over Beijing's tit-for-tat travel measure, saying it could lead to postponements of travel services to China."While the measures will have a limited effect in the short term, they could have a negative long-term impact on the industry if tensions between China and Korea continue to escalate," said Cho Il-sang, a spo

Jan 10, 2023
China's visa service restriction raises doubt over Korea's travel industry recovery

Seoul mayor to move into official residence close to Yoon's home in March

This image provided by the Seoul city government shows Seoul Partners House, a three-story building in Seoul's Yongsan District. YonhapSeoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon plans to move into an official residence located just a few hundred meters away from the residence of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials said Tuesday. In late March Oh will move into the top floor of Seoul Partners House, a three-story building in Hannam-dong owned by the Seoul city government, following a remodeling process, city officials said. Since taking office in April of 2021, Oh has been commuting from his private home in eastern Seoul. Oh's official residence is about 300 meters away from Yoon's official residence. City officials said the relocation plan is aimed at enabling the mayor to promptly respond to emergency situations, such as the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood last year. (Yonhap)

Jan 10, 2023
Seoul mayor to move into official residence close to Yoon's home in March

Prosecution will indict me: opposition leader

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea Chairman Lee Jae-myung, center, enters the Seongnam branch of Suwon District Prosecutors' Office, Gyeonggi Province, to answer questions as a suspect in a bribery scandal, Tuesday. Joint Press CorpsLee Jae-myung slams prosecution for being 'politically motivated'By Nam Hyun-wooRep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said he was sorry to his fellow DPK lawmakers and supporters late Tuesday evening after being quizzed at the prosecutors' office.“I'm sorry for keeping you waiting here,” he told DPK members who were waiting for him for several hours outside the Seongnam branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office in Gyeonggi Province. “I faithfully explained to them (about the suspicions).” A crowd gathered in front of the prosecution's office. Lee was greeted by his supporters who had been waiting for him for several hours there. His opponents were also present and yelled profanities at him.Lee paused a moment before he resumed his prepared speech as the two opposing sides

Jan 10, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo
Prosecution will indict me: opposition leader
  • Opposition leader Lee vows not to succumb to prosecution's 'fabrication'

China suspends short-term visas for South Korean nationals in retaliation against COVID restrictions

People line up at an immigration office on Monday in Beijing, where they can renew their passports and travel outside mainland China. YonhapChina calls South Korea's COVID test requirements 'discriminatory'By Jack LauBeijing stopped issuing short-term visas for South Korean nationals on Tuesday, just days after South Korea imposed stricter COVID-19 measures on travelers from China.“The Chinese embassy and consulates in South Korea will suspend the issuance of short-term visas to China for South Korean citizens for visits, business, travel, medical purposes, transit and general private matters,” the Chinese embassy in Seoul said Tuesday in a statement on social media platform WeChat.“The measures above will be adjusted, depending on the cancellation of South Korea's discriminatory entry restrictions on China.”Since Jan. 5, South Korea has required travelers from China to submit COVID test results before and after their flights. Those who tested positive after their flight will be quarantined. The country also limited the number of short-term visas issued to vis

Jan 10, 2023
China suspends short-term visas for South Korean nationals in retaliation against COVID restrictions
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