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Ruling party submits resolution calling for assembly speaker's resignation

The ruling People Power Party deputy floor leader Song Eon-seog, cetner, holds a resolution calling for the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo at the assembly in western Seoul on Sept. 30. YonhapThe ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Friday submitted a resolution urging National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo to step down for putting to a vote the main opposition party's motion calling for the dismissal of the foreign minister the previous day.In the resolution unanimously signed by PPP's lawmakers, the party accused Kim of "violating his duty to keep political neutrality" as the assembly speaker and "seriously hurting the parliamentary democracy" by working in favor of the opposition Democratic Party (DP).On Thursday, the assembly passed a motion calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Park Jin as the DP, which holds the majority of seats in the parliament, pushed to hold him responsible for what it claims was a disastrous overseas trip by President Yoon Suk-yeol last week.The motion was approved in a 168-1 vote boycotted by the PPP. The minor progressive Justi

Sep 30, 2022
Ruling party submits resolution calling for assembly speaker's resignation
  • Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes no-confidence motion against FM
  • FM Park defends Yoon's recent summit diplomacy outcome

Yoon's approval rating sinks to lowest level after hot mic incident: poll

President Yoon Suk-yeol, center, talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, left, after attending the seventh replenishment conference of the Geneva-based Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in New York, in this file photo taken Sept. 21. On the right is Foreign Minister Park Jin. YonhapPresident Yoon Suk-yeol saw his approval rating slump to the lowest level again after his remarks caught on a hot mic in New York triggered an uproar at home, a poll showed Friday.In the poll of 1,000 voters conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday to Thursday, 24 percent positively assessed Yoon's job performance, down 4 percentage points from the previous week, while 65 percent gave a negative assessment, up 4 percentage points in the same period.It marks the lowest approval rating since the first week of August when the weekly figure reached 24 percent, the lowest since Yoon took office in May, in the wake of his unpopular personnel appointments and the leadership turmoil in the ruling party.The pollster attributed the result to the hot mic controversy. Though the recording was not clear du

Sep 30, 2022
Yoon's approval rating sinks to lowest level after hot mic incident: poll

FM Park defends Yoon's recent summit diplomacy outcome

Foreign Minister Park Jin, center, speaks to reporters at the ministry building in Seoul on Sept. 30, one day after the National Assembly passed a motion calling for his dismissal as the main opposition Democratic Party pushed to hold him responsible for what it claims was a disastrous overseas trip by President Yoon Suk-yeol. YonhapForeign Minister Park Jin on Friday refuted criticism that President Yoon Suk-yeol's overseas trip earlier this month was a "diplomatic fiasco" severely undermining national interest, speaking in person to reporters a day after lawmakers passed a motion calling for his dismissal.Yoon and his diplomatic team are under fire for what critics label as diplomatic failures during the president's visits to Britain, the United States and Canada, which has caused huge political controversies and fierce partisan strife at home."While the opposition is downplaying the recent presidential trip as a diplomatic disaster, I cannot agree with that notion," Park told reporters at the foreign ministry office building in Seoul, adding he couldn't sleep well for several days

Sep 30, 2022
FM Park defends Yoon's recent summit diplomacy outcome
  • Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes no-confidence motion against FM
  • Ruling party submits resolution calling for assembly speaker's resignation

Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes no-confidence motion against FM

Foreign Minister Park Jin speaks to reporters after holding talks with his Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, in New York on Sept. 19. YonhapThe National Assembly on Thursday passed a motion calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Park Jin as the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) pushed to hold him responsible for what it claims was a disastrous overseas trip by President Yoon Suk-yeol.The motion was approved in a 168-1 vote boycotted by the ruling People Power Party. The minor progressive Justice Party also boycotted the vote, claiming that Yoon's apology should come ahead of sacking the minister.The DP, which holds a majority with 169 out of 299 parliamentary seats, has portrayed Yoon's trip to Britain, New York and Canada as a diplomatic fiasco fraught with gaffes and blunders, including his failure to pay respect to the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the lack of a tangible outcome from a summit with Japan and his use of foul language caught on a hot mic in New York.Though the recording was not clear due to noise, many thought Yoon was talking about U.S. Congress an

Sep 30, 2022
Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes no-confidence motion against FM
  • FM Park defends Yoon's recent summit diplomacy outcome
  • Ruling party submits resolution calling for assembly speaker's resignation

Political rookies exploited for benefit of established parties

Then ruling People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok, left, and then interim leader of Democratic Party of Korea Park Ji-hyun, second from left, sing along during the 42nd anniversary ceremony of May 18 Democratic Uprising held in Gwangju, May 18. Korea Times file by Seo Jae-hoonNew book tells of systematic barrier hindering political participation of Korean youthBy Lee Yeon-wooThe last two years saw a golden period for young politicians in Korean politics.Lee Jun-seok, then a 36 year old, was elected the leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) in June last year, becoming the youngest politician to rise to that position. As Lee created a buzz, the rival Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) also named 26-year old activist, Park Ji-hyun, to lead the party as an interim leader. Lee and Park were a breath of fresh air in Korean politics, which is dominated by older politicians. However, things quickly unraveled. Lee was suspended from party affairs for six months following allegations that he was involved in sexual bribery scandals twice in 2013 and later tried to cover it up. Park, meanw

Sep 30, 2022By Lee Yeon-woo
Political rookies exploited for benefit of established parties

Digital legal info system essential for democratic progress

Minister of Government Legislation Lee Wan-kyu delivers his opening remarks during the 10th Asian Legislative Experts Symposium at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul on Yeouido, Thursday. Courtesy of Ministry of Government LegislationBy Nam Hyun-wooThe Minister of Government Legislation, Lee Wan-kyu, stressed that government-run digitized legal information systems have become an essential tool in facilitating the development of democracy, during a symposium of Asian experts in legislation and governance, Thursday.Lee made the remarks during the 10th Asian Legislative Experts Symposium (ALES) held at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul on Yeouido. Korea's Ministry of Government Legislation and Korea Legislation Research Institute co-hosted the event, which also saw overseas online panel participation and was accessed by viewers via a live stream. “Legal information has been the exclusive preserve of governments and experts for a long time,” Lee said during his opening remarks. “However, Asian countries have now set up legal information systems powered by digital technologies and these

Sep 29, 2022By Nam Hyun-woo
Digital legal info system essential for democratic progress

Yoon picks new education minister

Education Minister nominee Lee Ju-ho YonhapPresident Yoon Suk-yeol named Lee Ju-ho, a professor at the Korea Development Institute and former education minister under the Lee Myung-bak administration, to be his new education minister, his office said Thursday.If appointed after a parliamentary confirmation hearing, Lee will succeed Park Soon-ae, who quit in August, only a month after taking office amid public opposition to her plan to lower the elementary school starting age.Though a confirmation hearing should be held, the appointment is not subject to parliamentary approval.Yoon's first nominee for education minister, Kim In-chul, withdrew amid allegations of favoritism related to his family's reception of scholarships from a nonprofit organization. (Yonhap)

Sep 29, 2022
Yoon picks new education minister

Ruling party files complaint accusing MBC of misreporting Yoon's hot mic incident

Lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party pay a visit to MBC TV headquarters in western Seoul in protest over the broadcaster's reporting on President Yoon Suk-yeol's hot mic incident, Sept. 28. YonhapThe ruling People Power Party (PPP) filed a complaint against MBC TV with the prosecution Thursday, accusing the broadcaster of misreporting President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks made during a trip to New York last week. The PPP filed a complaint against MBC's CEO Park Sung-jae and the company's editor in chief with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office on charges of defaming Yoon by misrepresenting his remarks.Yoon came under fire after he was caught on video appearing to use foul language while talking to aides in New York last week. Though the recording of Yoon's remarks was not clear due to noise, many thought he was talking about the U.S. Congress and U.S. President Joe Biden.But Yoon's office rejected the claim, saying he was referring to Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly without mentioning U.S. Congress or Biden. The PPP also claimed people misheard Yoon's remarks because

Sep 29, 2022
Ruling party files complaint accusing MBC of misreporting Yoon's hot mic incident

Ruling party urges gov't to ease antivirus measures

Rep. Joo Ho-young, the PPP's floor leader, speaks during the party's policy consultation meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Sept. 29. YonhapThe ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday called on the government to ease antivirus curbs, such as a virus test for inbound travelers, and an indoor mask mandate for toddlers and children, amid signs that the virus wave is slowing down.The virus wave, triggered by the spread of a highly contagious Omicron variant, has been on a decline after a resurgence in July that later peaked above 180,000 cases in mid-August. As part of efforts to curb the public's inconvenience, the government lifted all outdoor mask mandates starting this week."While many people are wearing masks both indoors and outdoors as part of personal antivirus measures, there are growing voices questioning the effectiveness of wearing masks," Rep. Joo Ho-young, the PPP's floor leader, said during the party's policy consultation meeting with government health officials."Some experts view that wearing masks stunt children's speaking, and negatively affect their social

Sep 29, 2022
Ruling party urges gov't to ease antivirus measures

Ruling party to decide on extra penalty for ex-Chairman Lee next week

Lee Yang-hee, chief of the ruling People Power Party's ethics committee, attends a committee meeting at the National Assembly in western Seoul, Sept. 28. YonhapThe ruling People Power Party (PPP) decided to hold an ethics committee meeting next week to decide on an additional penalty for former Chairman Lee Jun-seok over his harsh criticism of President Yoon Suk-yeol and the party, officials said Thursday. The PPP held an ethics panel meeting Wednesday, but only suspended the party membership of Rep. Kim Sung-won for making insensitive remarks over flooding in Seoul and elsewhere caused by heavy rains last month. The panel also decided to open a disciplinary process against former floor leader Rep. Kweon Seong-dong for holding a drinking party at the PPP's workshop last month despite the party's abstinence order and arousing criticism. But the decision on the extra penalty for Lee was postponed to the next committee meeting set for next Thursday, according to committee chief Lee Yang-hee.The committee launched a new disciplinary procedure against the former Chairman Lee last week, sa

Sep 29, 2022
Ruling party to decide on extra penalty for ex-Chairman Lee next week
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