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Thu, May 19, 2022 | 18:50

Finance Minister flatly denies plan to privatize public services

Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho flatly denied Thursday the main opposition party's claim that the government was planning to privatize certain public services.

2022-05-19 17:52

What to know about Biden's trip to South Korea

U.S. President Joe Biden will arrive in South Korea on Friday afternoon for a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol to reaffirm the Seoul-Washington alliance, renew America's role in keeping security in East Asia and galvanize international trade in the Indo-Pacific region. Biden's Seoul visit marks the first leg of his visit to the Indo-Pacific region as the U.S president and ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-19 16:46

Deterrence against North Korea, economic security on top of summit agenda

Prosecutors raid home, office of ex-Industry Minister Paik over abuse of power allegations

Prosecutors raided the home and the office of former Industry Minister Paik Un-gyu, Thursday, over allegations he and other ministry officials forced the heads of several energy-related state firms to step down, officials said.

2022-05-19 15:42

Official campaigning for local elections begins

Official campaigning for local elections and National Assembly by-elections kicked off Thursday with the ruling and opposition parties looking to expand their presence from the start of President Yoon Suk-yeol's new government.

2022-05-19 10:46

Moon-Biden meeting unlikely to occur

An anticipated meeting between former Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden in Seoul this weekend is unlikely to take place, officials here and in Washington said Thursday.

2022-05-19 10:45

North Korean missile or nuclear test very possible during Biden's Asia trip: US security advisor

Yoon optimistic about National Assembly's confirmation of PM nominee

President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday expressed hope that the opposition-controlled National Assembly would endorse his nominee for prime minister, Han Duck-soo, according to lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party (PPP).

2022-05-18 21:57

Biden's 1st destination in Korea likely to be Samsung plant

U.S. President Joe Biden's first destination in his scheduled three-day visit to Korea this weekend will likely be Samsung Electronics' semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, according to Seoul's presidential office, Wednesday.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-05-18 21:17

Kim says Chinese permanent residents should be stripped of right to vote in Korea

Kim Eun-hye, the ruling People Power Party's candidate for the governor of Gyeonggi Province, has reiterated what she says is the need to take away from Chinese permanent residents in Korea their right to vote here, saying it is unfair for Koreans who don't enjoy the same right in China.

Jung Min-ho | 2022-05-18 17:59

Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes

The prosecution has set up an integrated investigation team for financial crimes at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, in line with new Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon's pledge to install such a team to counter such crimes.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-05-18 16:57

Ex-presidential candidates taking leads in parliamentary by-elections: polls

Former presidential candidates Lee Jae-myung and Ahn Cheol-soo are leading their rivals in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections, polls showed Wednesday.

2022-05-18 16:43

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