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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 13:31

Korea ramps up support for marginalized youth

Korea ramps up support for marginalized youth

The government unveiled a set of new welfare policies on Tuesday that aim to reach out to young people who are living in social isolation. Socially isolated people are those who do not have meaningful interactions with others, except family, for more than six months, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-09-19 17:06

Ex-President Moon visits hospitalized DPK leader Lee on hunger strike

Ex-President Moon visits hospitalized DPK leader Lee on hunger strike

Former President Moon Jae-in paid a visit to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung at a hospital on Tuesday and urged him to end a hunger strike he has been on for nearly three weeks in protest against government policies.

2023-09-19 16:44

Yoon signs off on motion requesting parliamentary consent to opposition leader's arrest

PM to attend opening ceremony of Asian Games

PM to attend opening ceremony of Asian Games

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, later this week, according to his office on Tuesday.

2023-09-19 15:37

Yoon signs off on motion requesting parliamentary consent to opposition leader's arrest

Yoon signs off on motion requesting parliamentary consent to opposition leader's arrest

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday signed off on a motion requesting parliamentary consent to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung's arrest over bribery and other charges, his office said.

2023-09-19 10:02

Ex-President Moon visits hospitalized DPK leader Lee on hunger strike

DPK files dismissal motion of PM, calling for overhaul of Yoon administration

DPK files dismissal motion of PM, calling for overhaul of Yoon administration

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) filed a motion calling for the dismissal of Prime Minister Han Duk-soo on Monday, urging President Yoon Suk Yeol to carry out a complete overhaul of the way he runs the government.

2023-09-18 12:20

Prosecutors request arrest warrant for Lee over development, NK remittance scandals

Prosecutors request arrest warrant for Lee over development, NK remittance scandals

Prosecutors on Monday requested an arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on breach of trust, bribery and other charges related to a scandal-ridden land development scandal and allegations of his involvement in a company's illegal cash remittance to North Korea.

2023-09-18 10:03

Opposition leader to continue hunger strike at hospital

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

Yoon's approval inches down to 35.5%

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating inched down to 35.5 percent, partly due to controversial remarks made by newly-appointed minister nominees in the past, according to a poll Monday.

2023-09-18 09:56

Yoon departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Ex-president to attend event marking 5th anniversary of inter-Korean summit

Ex-president to attend event marking 5th anniversary of inter-Korean summit

Former President Moon Jae-in will give a speech at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the inter-Korean summit, which was held in Pyongyang, the organizing committee said, Sunday.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-09-18 09:00

Opposition leader to continue hunger strike at hospital

Opposition leader to continue hunger strike at hospital

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung expressed his desire Monday to continue his hunger strike even after he was taken to a hospital due to deteriorating health on the 19th day of his fast earlier in the day, officials said.

2023-09-18 08:05

Prosecutors request arrest warrant for Lee over development, NK remittance scandals

Opposition leader refuses to be taken to hospital despite worsening health amid hunger strike

Opposition leader refuses to be taken to hospital despite worsening health amid hunger strike

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung refused to be taken to a hospital Sunday despite his failing health caused by a weekslong hunger strike, officials said.

2023-09-17 20:24

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