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Mon, December 9, 2019 | 05:57

New NK test escalates tension on peninsula

New NK test escalates tension on peninsula

Tension is rising on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea reportedly conducted a “very important test” at a missile site. A statement by North Korea's Academy of National Defense Science issued Sunday said the test took place at the Sohae satellite launching grounds on Saturday afternoon. Although North Korean state media did not specify exactly what was tested, the report ...

2019-12-08 16:58

[INTERVIEW] 'Korea's anti-corruption policies a beacon for other Asian countries'

[INTERVIEW] 'Korea's anti-corruption policies a beacon for other Asian countries'

Anti-corruption is an important pillar for the Moon Jae-in government's policies. This is especially because Moon had won the 2017 presidential election under the slogan of “eradicating deep-rooted evils,” while also vowing to reform law enforcement agencies and eliminate long-running social ills that permeate everyday life.

2019-12-08 16:54

[INTERVIEW] 'More female leaders needed in disaster recovery'

[INTERVIEW] 'More female leaders needed in disaster recovery'

TOKYO - A Japanese disaster response expert stressed the importance of empowering female members in local communities to take a leadership role in disaster recovery as it leads to prevent further damage and deaths.

2019-12-08 16:29

New CEO vows to lead AIA Korea to 'new level of growth'

New CEO vows to lead AIA Korea to 'new level of growth'

AIA Korea has appointed Peter Chung, director of the regional business development covering Thailand and Korea, as its new CEO, the company said Friday. Chung, who will replace outgoing CEO Cha Tae-jin, will take office on Jan. 1, 2020.

2019-12-06 17:51

Speaker's compensation proposal may draw lukewarm response

Speaker's compensation proposal may draw lukewarm response

National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang's proposal of a bill on a possible compromise deal to settle a compensation issue on wartime forced labor during has been questioned for its feasibility. The speaker's proposal also includes compensation for the victims of Japan's sex slavery during the wartime era.

2019-12-06 15:55

Lawmakers move to ban Tada's 'taxi business'

Lawmakers move to ban Tada's 'taxi business'

A National Assembly committee on Friday passed a revision bill on effectively outlawing the controversial taxi business of Tada, a South Korean ride-hailing service operator. The revision to the passenger transport service act, approved by the parliamentary transportation panel, restricts the outsourcing of drivers for the use of rental vans with 11-15 seats for tour purposes...

2019-12-06 14:46

Suspicion growing over Cheong Wa Dae's alleged election intervention

Suspicion growing over Cheong Wa Dae's alleged election intervention

Suspicion is growing that Cheong Wa Dae intervened in last year's local elections in Ulsan with those involved giving statements that differ from the explanation offered by the presidential office.

2019-12-05 19:11

Moon meets with Chinese foreign minister

Moon meets with Chinese foreign minister

President Moon Jae-in expressed his eagerness to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with China's top diplomat at Cheong Wa Dae, Thursday.

2019-12-05 18:14

Moon picks justice minister

Moon picks justice minister

President Moon Jae-in has picked ruling party veteran Rep. Choo Mi-ae as his nominee for justice minister, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday.

2019-12-05 18:14

Cheong Wa Dae hit for lax perception of election scandal

Cheong Wa Dae hit for lax perception of election scandal

Cheong Wa Dae has been embroiled in widening allegations that its civil affairs office may have meddled in local elections last year for the mayoral position and other elected posts in Ulsan in favor of candidates from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK).

2019-12-05 18:14

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