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Reporter : Nam Hyun-woo
Sun, October 1, 2023 | 19:11
Korea appears unprepared for Jamboree closing ceremony
The 25th World Scout Jamboree got off to a disappointing start due to poor preparations and facilities management amid a heat wave that sparked outcries from participants and parents. The global youth event is likely to cause another embarrassment as the government is not fully ready for a flag handover ceremony to the next host country.
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-09 16:16
Daunting tasks await Yoon after vacation
Once he returns from a weeklong vacation, tough yet urgent challenges are ahead for President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon returned to office, Tuesday, one day earlier than planned, and wasted no time in dealing with pending issues.
Politics | 2023-08-08 17:29
Positive views growing for annual 3-way summit between S. Korea, US, Japan
Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are having “positive views” on holding their trilateral summit annually, and tangible outcomes can be expected from the upcoming three-way summit scheduled for Aug. 18, South Korea's National Security Director Cho Tae-yong said Friday. “The three-way summit is a massive diplomatic meeting bearing extra significances,” Cho told reporters at Incheon ...
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-04 17:36
Gov't, political circles scramble to prevent Jamboree from tarnishing Korea's reputation
Korea's political circles are striving to prevent the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province, from tarnishing the country's reputation, as the event has been plagued with complaints and health concerns over extreme temperatures, high humidity, poor sanitation and the organizers' apparent ill-preparedness to manage those risks.
Politics | 2023-08-04 17:24
Main opposition apologizes for anti-elderly remarks
Kim Eun-kyung, head of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) innovation committee, issued a public apology on Thursday for her remarks implying a need for placing limitations on senior citizens' voting rights, which drew backlash from senior citizens.
Politics | 2023-08-03 16:56
Encouraging sailors
President Yoon Suk Yeol inspects a Navy vessel during his visit to Jinhae Naval Base in South Gyeongsang Province, Thursday. The presidential office said Yoon visited the base to encourage sailors, while he was spending his summer vacation in the region. The base is home to Korea's Navy submarine command, the U.S. Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae and other key naval facilit...
Politics | 2023-08-03 16:56
Yoon stresses solidarity at World Scout Jamboree
President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening ceremony of the 25th World Scout Jamboree in North Jeolla Province, Wednesday, and emphasized the Scouts' spirit of solidarity as a source of power to overcome the challenges and crises facing humanity.
Society | 2023-08-02 22:10
Big-name outcasts begin to position themselves for upcoming general election
High-profile outcasts from major parties are gearing up for next year's general election with swing voters on the rise.
Politics | 2023-08-02 16:41
President urges ministry to set up guidelines to bolster teachers' authority
President Yoon Suk Yeol urged the Ministry of Education to “immediately set up” administrative guidelines to protect teachers' classroom authority, amid nationwide uproar from teachers about the harsh working conditions they face from demanding parents following the suicide of a fellow teacher.
Politics | 2023-08-01 16:52
Another Cabinet reshuffle expected soon
Speculation is growing that President Yoon Suk Yeol might carry out another reshuffle of his Cabinet in the near future - most likely after spending a week on summer vacation starting Wednesday.
Politics | 2023-07-31 16:54
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