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Sun, September 22, 2019 | 16:53

Ruling party poised to largely replace lawmakers in 2020 election

In its push for “reform,” the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is considering replacing a considerable number of its lawmakers in the April 2020 general election, a move widely seen as an attempt to overcome the negative impact of the appointment of Justice Minister Cho Kuk.

Jung Da-min | 2019-09-20 20:50

Cybersecurity facing growing threats by unknown forces like NK: defense minister

Cybersecurity threats are growing following continuing attacks from unknown groups including one linked to North Korea, Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said Friday.

Park Ji-won | 2019-09-20 17:12

Moon to push 'interim deal' to Trump at summit

President Moon Jae-in plans to pitch his “interim deal” regarding North Korea's denuclearization when he meets U.S. President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Cheong Wa Dae and ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) sources told The Korea Times Friday.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-09-20 16:46

Moon, Trump to hold talks on peace process

President Moon Jae-in will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Sept. 23, when he attends the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday. Moon will be attending the Sept. 22 to 26 Assembly with a focus on promoting international understanding for his drive to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Do Je-hae | 2019-09-19 16:56

US, NK should never lose golden chance for talks: unification chief

Seoul stresses 'flexibility' to advance denuke talks

Ahead of working-level denuclearization talks between the United States and North Korea, a senior South Korean diplomat said “flexibility” was a key prerequisite to making “substantive progress.”

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-09-19 16:34

US, NK should never lose golden chance for talks: unification chief

Professors rally against Cho's appointment

More than 3,000 professors across the country have called on Justice Minister Cho Kuk to step down, saying his appointment amid various corruption allegations challenges social justice and ethical morality.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-09-19 16:30

University students united to hold candlelight vigils against justice minister

Students at South Korea's three most prestigious universities are to hold candlelight vigils on their campuses in Seoul Thursday night to protest President Moon Jae-in's appointment of his embattled aide Cho Kuk as justice minister. It will be the first time that students of Seoul National University (SNU), Korea University and Yonsei University simultaneously hold an anti-Ch...

2019-09-19 12:16

Moon's approval rating hits lowest amid Cho Kuk controversy

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has dipped to its lowest point, hit by unrelenting controversies over Justice Minister Cho Kuk, whose family is embroiled in a fraud and corruption scandal, a poll showed Thursday. Moon's approval rating fell 3.4 percentage points week on week to 43.8 percent in a Realmeter survey of 2,700 voters nationwide, aged 19 or older, from Monda...

2019-09-19 10:37

Presidential aide apologizes for 'clash' with foreign minister

Key presidential aide Kim Hyun-chong took to Twitter Wednesday to express his views on the intense public attention to his “argument” with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha earlier this year.

Do Je-hae | 2019-09-18 17:24

Kang, Abrams to discuss pending security affairs in Korea

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will meet with United States Forces Korea (USFK) commander Robert Abrams, Friday, at the new USFK headquarters in Camp Humphreys, to discuss pending security affairs here.

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-09-18 16:57

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