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New nat'l security adviser says he feels tremendous responsibility

New nat'l security adviser says he feels tremendous responsibility

New National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong said Thursday he feels a "tremendous responsibility" taking on the job at a critical time.

2023-03-30 15:52

Yoon says corruption threatens democracy, curbs freedom

Yoon says corruption threatens democracy, curbs freedom

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday all forms of corruption that goes against the truth threatens democracy and suppresses freedom, calling for a fight against corruption at the international level.

2023-03-30 12:49

Prosecutors raid former special counsel in suspected bribery case

Prosecutors raid former special counsel in suspected bribery case

Prosecutors on Thursday raided a former special counsel's home and office over corruption allegations surrounding a controversial land development scandal in Seongnam, just south of Seoul.

2023-03-30 11:58

Opposition lawmakers propose resolution denouncing Japan's Dokdo claim, textbooks

Opposition lawmakers propose resolution denouncing Japan's Dokdo claim, textbooks

Rep. Kim Sang-hee of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on Thursday proposed a parliamentary resolution denouncing Japan's controversial textbooks and its sovereignty claim of Korea's easternmost Dokdo islets.

2023-03-30 11:58

Korea hosts Indo-Pacific meeting of 2nd Summit for Democracy

Korea hosts Indo-Pacific meeting of 2nd Summit for Democracy

Korea hosted the Indo-Pacific meeting of the second Summit for Democracy on Thursday, bringing together ministerial-level officials and experts from the region with a focus on the issue of combating corruption.

2023-03-30 11:08

Presidential office rules out resumption of seafood imports from Japan's Fukushima

Presidential office rules out resumption of seafood imports from Japan's Fukushima

The presidential office on Thursday ruled out resumption of seafood imports from Japan's Fukushima region over radiation contamination concerns, saying the health and safety of people are the foremost priority.

2023-03-30 10:43

One-third of senior public officials have over $1.5 mil. in personal wealth: data

One-third of senior public officials have over $1.5 mil. in personal wealth: data

About one-third of the ranking public officials at the central government and state-run institutions have more than 2 billion won ($1.5 million) in personal wealth, an annual government report showed Thursday.

2023-03-30 09:32

[INTERVIEW] South Korea needs to make decision on sending lethal aid to Ukraine : CNAS CEO

INTERVIEWSouth Korea needs to make decision on sending lethal aid to Ukraine : CNAS CEO

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has entered its second year with fighting specifically in the eastern parts of Ukraine raging. One real question is how Washington's like-minded allies such as South Korea could further upscale their assistance for Kyiv to help better manage the ongoing crisis.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2023-03-30 07:44

Yoon taps envoy to US as new nat'l security adviser

Yoon taps envoy to US as new nat'l security adviser

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday nominated Seoul's chief envoy to Washington as his new national security adviser following the resignation of his current adviser, an official said.

2023-03-29 18:44

Resignations by Yoon's diplomatic aides weigh on US summit

Nat'l security adviser resigns amid reported trouble planning US visit

Nat'l security adviser resigns amid reported trouble planning US visit

Nat'l security adviser resigns amid reported trouble planning US visit

National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han said Wednesday he is resigning amid reports of an issue with planning President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United States next month.

2023-03-29 17:43

Yoon taps envoy to US as new nat'l security adviser

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