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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 08:43

Establishing laws not panacea for solving social issues

Establishing laws not panacea for solving social issues

The basic duty of a lawmaker as a representative of the public is to propose bills to help solve, or at least ease, social problems. Many lawmakers seem to believe wrongly that the number of bills they propose will be seen as a measure of their legislative activities, or that a proposal on its own is enough to solve any problem raised by constituents. But according to politic...

Jung Da-min | 2021-01-16 10:03

Debate intensifies over pardons of 2 ex-presidents

Debate intensifies over pardons of 2 ex-presidents

The possibility of presidential pardons for two jailed former presidents has become a hot issue in Korean politics after the sentence for former leader Park Geun-hye was confirmed at the Supreme Court, Thursday. While Cheong Wa Dae is cautious about the special pardon, which is the President's sole authority, politicians are divided over the issue, with differences of opinion...

Kim Rahn | 2021-01-15 16:06

Role of Korea-China-Japan summit highlighted amid intensifying row with Japan

Role of Korea-China-Japan summit highlighted amid intensifying row with Japan

Amid increased bilateral tensions between Korea and Japan resulting from a recent local court ruling regarding a historical issue, diplomatic experts expressed the importance of proceeding with the 9th Korea-China-Japan summit as planned.

Do Je-hae | 2021-01-14 17:40

Heavyweights set to compete for Seoul mayoral post

Heavyweights set to compete for Seoul mayoral post

Political heavyweights of the liberal and opposition blocs are set to compete for the Seoul mayoral post in the upcoming by-election in April. The position has remained vacant since last July following the suicide of former Mayor Park Won-soon.

Jung Da-min | 2021-01-13 16:53

Renovation at Assembly lobby

Renovation at Assembly lobby

National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug, second from left, together with officials from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party, participates in an unveiling ceremony of a massive LED display installed in the lobby of the visitors' entrance to the National Assembly, Tuesday. / Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2021-01-12 16:57

Controversy rises over 'profit sharing' idea

Controversy rises over 'profit sharing' idea

Debates are rising over ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) chief Lee Nak-yon's proposal for a profit-sharing scheme aimed at encouraging profitable companies to distribute their earnings to those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-12 16:56

Politicians' TV appearances raise eyebrows

Politicians' TV appearances raise eyebrows

Controversy is rising over a TV show featuring politicians who are expected to run in the Seoul mayoral by-election. Other potential candidates are raising the issue of fairness, while there are also concerns that images on TV programs may eclipse their political and administrative suitability.

Kim Rahn | 2021-01-12 15:55

Moon's plan for free COVID-19 vaccination questioned

Moon's plan for free COVID-19 vaccination questioned

President Moon Jae-in's plan to provide free public vaccinations for the COVID-19 has brought controversy over how the government could secure the related budget. Delivering his New Year's address at Cheong Wa Dae, Monday, Moon said the government will make sure that all the people will be inoculated free of charge in accordance with priorities, with the inoculation set to be...

Jung Da-min | 2021-01-11 17:08

Moon says all citizens will be given free COVID-19 vaccines

Meeting with business leaders

Meeting with business leaders

Rep. Joo Ho-young, center, floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), poses with representatives of business lobbies including Korea Enterprises Foundation (KEF) Chairman Sohn Kyung-sik, third from right, at a meeting at the National Assembly, Monday. The business lobby groups asked for a revision to the recently passed bill calling for stronger punishment ...

2021-01-11 16:57

Court ruling to hamper Moon's plan for Olympic diplomacy in Tokyo

Court ruling to hamper Moon's plan for Olympic diplomacy in Tokyo

A local court ruling over a historical issue between Korea and Japan has emerged as another major impediment to President Moon Jae-in's plan to use the upcoming Tokyo Olympics as a platform for diplomacy among key players in the region.

Do Je-hae | 2021-01-10 17:34

Moon struggling to find breakthrough in ties with Japan

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