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Wed, July 28, 2021 | 12:21

For Korea-Mongolia relations

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, right, hold hands with his Mongolian counterpart Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene at the Government Complex Seoul, Tuesday, during the latter's visit to Korea. The prime ministers of the countries discussed pandemic response, easing of travel restrictions for the people of the two countries and cooperation in other economic projects. Courtesy of Prime M...

2021-07-27 18:42

Moon's confidant jailed

Former South Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Kyoung-soo, center, speaks before being imprisoned at Changwon Prison in the province, Monday, after the Supreme Court upheld a two-year jail term for the close aide to President Moon Jae-in for conspiring to manipulate online opinions in favor of Moon ahead of the 2017 presidential election. Kim said, “Even though the judic...

2021-07-26 18:14

One month after presidential bid, Yoon sees sharp decline of support

Nearly one month has passed since former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl declared his bid to run in the presidential election next year, but his support rate has experienced a sharp decline, as his coarse rhetoric and inexperienced political moves appear to be letting down conservative voters' expectations.

2021-07-26 16:53

Late ex-President Roh invoked in ruling party primary dispute

The late former President Roh Moo-hyun is being invoked in a fierce verbal battle between ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential contenders, who appear to be appealing to the party's loyalists for support. Leading contenders Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung and former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon are clashing over whether the latter cast a ballot to impeach...

2021-07-25 16:29

'I will upend everything Moon has done': Jeju governor declares presidential bid

Jeju Province Gov. Won Hee-ryong announced Sunday that he will run for presidency in the election slated for March next year.

2021-07-25 11:31

National Assembly endorses 34.9 trillion-won extra budget to fight COVID-19

The National Assembly approved a 34.9 trillion-won ($30.3 billion) extra budget bill, Saturday, aimed at propping up the economy battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-07-24 10:25

Moon apologizes over COVID-19 infections among Cheonghae unit sailors

President Moon Jae-in apologized Friday over the breakout of COVID-19 infections among the members of South Korea's naval unit operating off the coast of Africa.

2021-07-23 17:20

Member of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismisses suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port

Pardon of ex-president could sway Korea's presidential election

Pardoning jailed former president Park Geun-hye is emerging as a variable in Korea's presidential election next year, with President Moon Jae-in appearing to be contemplating whom he will grant presidential pardons to on the upcoming Aug. 15 Liberation Day.

2021-07-22 16:54

Politicians defend credibility by sharing stories of adoption, disability

In the past, some adoptive parents in Korea have hid the fact of their children's adoption from them, as well as from other people, for various reasons, such as prejudice against adoptees. For similar reasons, many people with disabilities have also taken pains to hide them, in an attempt to avoid discrimination.

2021-07-22 16:34

Gyeonggi governor pledges to distribute universal basic income if elected president

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the front-running presidential contender for the ruling Democratic Party, made a campaign pledge Thursday to distribute universal basic income of up to 2 million won ($1,736) per year to all citizens.

2021-07-22 15:14

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