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Breakthrough in North Korea issue, economic revival to be major challenges for Moon in 2021

President Moon Jae-in speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday. Yonhap By Do Je-hae, Jung Da-min The first half of 2021 is expected to be crucial for President Moon Jae-in as the six-month period is the only time he has left to make any big policy moves on diplomacy, national security, the economy and other political issues before the nation becomes engrossed in the run up to the next presidential election which will take place in March 2022.So aside from the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest remaining challenges for the Moon administration is how to establish achievements in what is virtually its final year, as the incumbent resident is almost certain to become a lame duck not far down the road. In diplomacy and national security, there is little doubt that Moon wants to make his “peace process” on the Korean Peninsula one of his most memorable legacies. But many people feel, despite some shining moments, such as his summit with North Korean l

Dec 31, 2020By Do Je-hae
Breakthrough in North Korea issue, economic revival to be major challenges for Moon in 2021

Korea urged to fix immigration policies

Multicultural families, foreign residents should be considered 'equal members of our society'By Lee Hyo-jinIn recent decades, South Korea has emerged as a global economic powerhouse and become a core member of the international community. Leading the transformation have been many Korean individuals and companies who have written success stories in different parts of the world. Joining the league of advanced countries, the country has strengthened its overseas presence and raised its global profile both economically by expanding exports and diplomatically by increasing its donations to developing nations.However, despite its successful ascension to the world stage, Korea is considered neither internationalized nor inclusive. Society here is still insular, failing to embrace different cultures, races and nationalities.Such closed-mindedness is preventing Asia's fourth-largest economy from moving forward, as the country is facing grave demographic challenges ― an aging population, a low birthrate and a declining workforce.In this regard, creating an “inclusive society” to br

Dec 31, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Korea urged to fix immigration policies

Moon picks former Science Minister You Young-min as chief of staff

President Moon Jae-in, left, and his new chief of staff You Young-min / YonhapPresident Moon Jae-in has tapped You Young-min, a former science and technology minister, as his new chief of staff, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday.You, known for his IT expertise from decades of experience in a related corporate sector, is succeeding Noh Young-min, who tendered his resignation the previous day following a two-year stint.Noh was quoted as saying that he wants to leave room for fresh momentum in Moon's presidency, which is facing a host of challenges from housing market instability to the troubled COVID-19 response.You said in a press statement that he is assuming the post at a "very grave time," citing the pandemic and the people's livelihoods.He pledged efforts for "productive and effective" operation of his Cheong Wa Dae team via "integration and adjustment." You served as minister of science and ICT from 2017-2019, having helped Moon's presidential campaign as head of his digital communication team.Moon recruited You to the ruling Democratic Party ahead of the 2016 parliamentary electi

Dec 31, 2020
Moon picks former Science Minister You Young-min as chief of staff

Moon replaces justice minister to push for reform

President Moon Jae-in, right, is seen with Choo Mi-ae, chairwoman of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and Rep. Park Byeom-kye, a DPK spokesperson, during a meeting at Cheojng Wa Dae in March 2018. Moon on Wednesday named Park as the replacement for Choo, who has served as Moon's second justice minister since January this year. YonhapInaugural chief of investigative agency named By Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in accepted Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's previously offered resignation, Wednesday, following a recent court decision that granted an injunction to Prosecutor-General Yoon Seok-youl against a ministry disciplinary committee's order suspending him from duty for two months. Moon's decision to replace the justice minister comes after months of calls from the public and opposition to dismiss the former five-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) who have been weary of the longstanding conflict between her and the top prosecutor. The Choo-Yoon conflict and political wrangling over the President's push for prosecutorial reform have emerged as key factor

Dec 30, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon replaces justice minister to push for reform

Moon picks three-term ruling party lawmaker as new justice minister

Park Beom-kyePresident Moon Jae-in on Wednesday nominated Park Beom-kye, a three-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), as the new justice minister, Cheong Wa Dae said.Park, a former judge, will replace incumbent Choo Mi-ae, who offered her resignation earlier this month following a heated political tug-of-war with Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl.Cheong Wa Dae credited Park as having strong insight and expertise from his work at the judiciary, government and National Assembly, and expected him to complete the work of prosecution reform being pushed by the administration. Moon also tapped Rep. Han Jeoung-ae, DP's policy chief, as the new environment minister and picked Hwang Ki-chul, former chief of staff of the Navy, to head the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.The nominees will face National Assembly confirmation hearings, which have yet to be scheduled. (Yonhap)

Dec 30, 2020
Moon picks three-term ruling party lawmaker as new justice minister
  • Constitutional Court scholar named as head of new investigation body

Constitutional Court scholar named as head of new investigation body

Kim Jin-wook / YonhapPresident Moon Jae-in on Wednesday nominated Kim Jin-wook, a former judge serving as a senior researcher at the Constitutional Court, as the inaugural chief of a powerful investigation agency handling corruption by high-ranking officials, Cheong Wa Dae said.Kim, 54, was among the two final candidates for the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) selected by a parliamentary recommendation committee on Monday.He will face a National Assembly confirmation hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.A graduate of Seoul National University, Kim began his career as a judge in 1995 after passing the state bar exam. He later worked as an attorney at the Kim and Chang law firm for 12 years from 1998.Kim joined the Constitutional Court as a scholar in 2010 and served in key positions, including chief of staff, senior researcher and director general for international affairs. He also worked as a member of a one-time special prosecution team in 1999.A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Kim was chosen for his "expertise, sense of balance and

Dec 30, 2020
Constitutional Court scholar named as head of new investigation body
  • Moon picks three-term ruling party lawmaker as new justice minister

Inha University professor to head Northeast Asian History Foundation

Lee Young-ho, professor emeritus of Inha University, has been named the sixth president of the Northeast Asian History Foundation, it said Monday. YonhapBy Do Je-hae The Northeast Asian History Foundation has named Lee Young-ho, professor emeritus of Inha University, as its sixth president, according to a statement from the foundation, Monday. The former history professor of the private university in Incheon assumed the post on the day for a three-year term. “Lee has made active efforts to promote a correct understanding of history in Northeast Asia throughout his career,” the foundation said. In 2004, he was appointed the president of the Korean History Society. The historian also served as an advisor to the Investigative Commission on Pro-Japanese Collaborators' Property from March 2007 through December 2008. The presidential commission was established in July 2006 during the Roh Moo-hyun administration to investigate the assets of former pro-Japanese figures. The new chief of the foundation is also noted for some of his publications that are related to Korea's economic

Dec 30, 2020By Do Je-hae
Inha University professor to head Northeast Asian History Foundation

Moon appoints ministers, neglects political cooperation pledge

President Moon Jae-in greets Land Minister Byeon Chang-heum during an appointment ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday. YonhapBy Do Je-hae President Moon Jae-in has come under fire for once again disregarding the opposition and naming controversial figures to key Cabinet posts. Moon handed out letters of appointment to four new ministers during a ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday, including Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Byeon Chang-heum. The former CEO of the Korea Land and Housing Corp. (LH) has been grilled over his past controversial comments and actions but the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) unilaterally approved his nomination following a confirmation hearing despite protests from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), Monday. Moon formally appointed Byeon shortly after the DPK's approvalThe President's swift appointment of the controversial minister triggered criticism that he is forgoing some of the pledges he made at the beginning of his presidency, such as communication with the opposition and cooperative politics.The opposition has pointed out th

Dec 29, 2020By Do Je-hae
Moon appoints ministers, neglects political cooperation pledge

Special pardons ahead of New Years' Day

Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae bows during an announcement on special pardons granted to 3,024 people ahead of New Years' Day, at the Government Complex Seoul, Tuesday. Most of the people were convicted of minor crimes related to work. Politicians and business tycoons were excluded from the list. / Yonhap

Dec 29, 2020By Lee Hyo-jin
Special pardons ahead of New Years' Day

Moon approves land minister's appointment amid opposition protests

Rep. Jin Sun-mee, the chairwoman of the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, passes a confirmation report on Land Minister nominee Byeon Chang-heum during a committee meeting, Monday. YonhapPresident Moon Jae-in on Monday formally appointed his pick to lead Korea's housing policy amid fierce protests from the main opposition party.Byeon Chang-heum, the former chief of the state-run housing developer Korea Land Housing Corp., will assume the top post of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday.The move came just hours after the parliamentary Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, where the ruling Democratic Party (DP) holds a majority, passed a report on Byeon's recent parliamentary confirmation hearing in a 17-0 vote during its plenary meeting.Lawmakers of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) who belong to the committee, however, boycotted the voting and protested the DP-led passage of the confirmation hearing report.Byeon was tapped earlier this month to replace Land Minister Kim Hyun-mee, amid a public backlash agains

Dec 28, 2020
Moon approves land minister's appointment amid opposition protests
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