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Fri, September 30, 2022 | 02:10

Digital legal info system essential for democratic progress

The Minister of Government Legislation, Lee Wan-kyu, stressed that government-run digitized legal information systems have become an essential tool in facilitating the development of democracy, during a symposium of Asian experts in legislation and governance, Thursday.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-09-29 16:09

Yoon picks new education minister

President Yoon Suk-yeol named Lee Ju-ho, a professor at the Korea Development Institute and former education minister under the Lee Myung-bak administration, to be his new education minister, his office said Thursday.

2022-09-29 15:10

Ruling party files complaint accusing MBC of misreporting Yoon's hot mic incident

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) filed a complaint against MBC TV with the prosecution Thursday, accusing the broadcaster of misreporting President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks made during a trip to New York last week.

2022-09-29 14:58

Ruling party urges gov't to ease antivirus measures

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday called on the government to ease antivirus curbs, such as a virus test for inbound travelers, and an indoor mask mandate for toddlers and children, amid signs that the virus wave is slowing down.

2022-09-29 10:38

Ruling party to decide on extra penalty for ex-Chairman Lee next week

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) decided to hold an ethics committee meeting next week to decide on an additional penalty for former Chairman Lee Jun-seok over his harsh criticism of President Yoon Suk-yeol and the party, officials said Thursday.

2022-09-29 09:25

Ruling party protests MBC

Ruling People Power Party lawmakers, including Reps. Kweon Seong-dong, left, and Park Dae-chul, third from left, protest broadcaster MBC for broadcasting President Yoon Suk-yeol's hot mic gaffe in which he used profanity, at the broadcaster's headquarters in Mapo District, Seoul, Wednesday. The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea spoke out against the move, calling it m...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-09-28 16:45

Daejeon excited about 7th UCLG Congress

I am pleased to announce that the 7th United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Congress will be held in Daejeon, Korea, from Oct. 10 to 14, 2022. This congress is very special as it is the first such meeting being held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-09-28 16:42

Harris visit unlikely to help Korea resolve IRA concerns

It will be virtually impossible for the U.S. to allow, during U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Seoul Thursday, some types of exceptions for South Korea in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that poses a threat to the South's carmakers, according to diplomatic observers, Wednesday. Since news broke earlier this month that Harris' trip includes a meeting with Presiden...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-09-28 16:35

Yoon set to meet U.S. Vice President Harris amid N. Korea threat, IRA concerns

Stalkers should be punished regardless of victims' consent: experts

The Sindang Station murder case has been an awakening moment in Korea. It revealed that stalking victims are left without proper protection. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, allegedly killed a 28-year-old female subway station worker while he was on trial without detention after the victim pressed charges on him for stalking. The brutal murder case raised a red flag. The curre...

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-09-28 15:26

Subway murder suspect gets 9-year prison term over stalking charges

Opposition leader vows to hold Yoon gov't responsible for 'diplomatic fiasco'

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday that his party will hold the Yoon Suk-yeol government responsible for what he calls a "diplomatic disaster" during the president's recent overseas trip.

2022-09-28 11:39

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