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Tue, July 14, 2020 | 22:21

Moon introduces Korean version of 'New Deal'

Moon introduces Korean version of 'New Deal'

Information technology and low-carbon initiatives will be key factors to transform Korea into a global pacemaker in the post-coronavirus world, President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday. The President announced a package of measures dubbed the “Korean New Deal” designed to create jobs and spur growth to revive an economy that is struggling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do Je-hae | 2020-07-14 17:27

SKT, KT, LG in favor of current mobile subsidies law

SKT, KT, LG in favor of current mobile subsidies law

The scheduled revision of the law restricting mobile phone subsidies has garnered contrasting views among consumers and telecom companies. Most consumers have been calling to abolish or make drastic revisions to the law as it prevents telecom companies from providing big discounts for customers purchasing a new phone.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2020-07-14 16:13

Ruling party in dilemma over nominating mayoral candidates for by-elections

Ruling party in dilemma over nominating mayoral candidates for by-elections

The death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and earlier resignation of Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don have put the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) in a dilemma over whether it will nominate candidates for next year's by-elections of lawmakers and heads of local governments.

Jung Da-min | 2020-07-14 15:28

Seoul City pressed to get to the bottom of scandal

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

Friends, family and supporters gathered Monday to say goodbye to former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, a human rights lawyer who was regarded as a potential candidate for the 2022 presidential election.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-07-13 17:13

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

A former secretary of late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who accused him of sexual harassment, said Monday that all she had wanted was for the mayor to be judged by the law and make a sincere apology to her.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-07-13 17:12

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

Cheong Wa Dae struggling with self-imposed rule on housing

Cheong Wa Dae struggling with self-imposed rule on housing

Cheong Wa Dae has come under fire once again for being unable to keep to its own one-house-per-person policy aimed at cooling down the housing market.

Do Je-hae | 2020-07-13 16:35

Korea's real estate policy fiasco

Seoul mayor laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Seoul mayor laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Friends, family and supporters gathered in pouring rain Monday to say their final goodbyes to Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, a prominent human rights lawyer and civic activist who was regarded as a potential candidate for the next presidential race.

2020-07-13 14:12

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

Moon's new security aides face tough hearings ahead

Moon's new security aides face tough hearings ahead

Contrary to initial expectations, President Moon Jae-in's choices for the intelligence agency chief and the unification minister - both of whom need to undergo National Assembly reviews - may not breeze through their confirmation hearings, as some “risk factors” are popping up that give ammunition to those that oppose their nominations.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-07-12 21:53

Deaths of two leaders left Korean society divided

Deaths of two leaders left Korean society divided

The recent deaths of two prominent national figures - Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and Korean War hero Paik Sun-yup - have seen the emergence of polarized public opinion, focusing society on the deeply dividing and complex issues that the country already faces.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-07-12 17:13

Controversy continues even after Seoul mayor's death

Controversy continues even after Seoul mayor's death

A former female secretary of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who filed a sexual harassment complaint against him, appears to be encountering fears of “secondary damage” as she has been the target of personal insults and abuse online.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-07-12 17:12

Deaths of two leaders left Korean society divided

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