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Wed, October 20, 2021 | 05:42

Cabinet approves immigration rule revision to grant long-term residency to Afghan evacuees

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to the immigration rule to grant long-term residency to Afghan evacuees airlifted in August from the Taliban-seized country and allow them to get jobs here.

2021-10-19 11:49

Moon urges labor union to refrain from waging large-scale strike

President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged an umbrella labor union to refrain from waging a large-scale strike planned for this week, saying that such a move could make it more difficult for health authorities to slow the spread of COVID-19.

2021-10-18 20:15

Third presidential bid by Huh

Huh Kyung-young, the National Revolutionary Party's honorary chief, center, speaks to reporters after applying as a presidential preliminary candidate at the National Election Commission in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. This is the third time that Huh, who is known for his eccentric remarks and pledges, is running for the presidency. Surrounding him are supporters wear...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-10-18 16:56

Ruling party presidential candidate rebuts criticisms on Seongnam scandal

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung refuted main opposition People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers' questions and criticisms on a land development scandal in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Monday, reiterating that members of the opposition party were at the center of the problematic scheme during a National Assembly audit of the provincial governmen...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-10-18 16:55

Moon strengthens presence near end of presidency

President Moon Jae-in has been strengthening his presence recently by making influential comments on a number of key political issues, which is rarely seen by a Korean president who is nearing the end of his single, five-year term. In the first half of this year, the President's influence appeared to be weakening, as the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) opposed a number...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-10-17 16:03

PPP floor leader under fire for objecting to anti-discrimination law

The floor leader of the conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is facing a barrage of criticism for objecting to an anti-discrimination bill proposed by the minor progressive Justice Party and some lawmakers of other liberal political camps.

Jung Da-min | 2021-10-16 09:00

Support for Lee Jae-myung drops despite victory in primary

It has been usual for a presidential candidate of a party, either ruling or opposition, to see an increase in their support rate right after being selected to represent the party, as public attention and expectations have usually escalated during the months of primary campaigns. But for Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, who was selected on Sunday as a final candidate ...

Jung Da-min | 2021-10-14 16:58

Paying tribute to late student

Rep. Sim Sang-jung, the minor opposition Justice Party's presidential candidate, pays a silent tribute in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, Thursday, to Hong Jeong-woon, a high school senior who drowned on Oct. 6 while participating in his school's apprenticeship program. Sim called for a thorough investigation into Hong's death amid mounting suspicions of safety lapses. The work...

Jun Ji-hye2021-10-14 16:23

Former Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo dies at 71

Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo died Thursday after battling blood cancer, officials here said. He was 71.

2021-10-14 14:35

S. Korea vows active role in building multilateralism at WTO

South Korea's chief trade delegate said Wednesday that Seoul will play an active role in building a multilateral trade system in line with the World Trade Organization's initiative as it continues to abide by international trade norms.

2021-10-13 21:19

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