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Sat, July 2, 2022 | 09:01

Yoon under fire for too many ex-prosecutors taking key posts

During the run-up to the presidential election a month ago, liberal parties warned that Yoon Suk-yeol would open an era of “the republic of prosecutors” as head of state, given his limited experience outside the prosecution. With too many former prosecutors with personal connections to the president taking key government posts, Yoon has come under increasing criticism that th...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-06-08 17:23

What changes will prosecutor-turned-FSS chief bring?

Will Yoon pardon former president?

Jailed former President Lee Myung-bak, 80, has filed for a suspension of his sentence due to health issues, raising speculation whether his request may lead to a pardon by President Yoon Suk-yeol. Lee, who headed the country from 2008 to 2013, has been serving a 17-year jail term since November 2020 for embezzlement and corruption, and Yoon was a lead investigator in the case...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-06-08 16:46

Yoon says pardoning ex-President Lee 'not an issue to talk about now'

President Yoon Suk-yeol said Wednesday that a potential pardon for jailed former President Lee Myung-bak "is not an issue to talk about now."

2022-06-08 11:11

Ex-President Lee files for suspension of prison sentence

Freedom of assembly: Not in my president's backyard

When protesters screamed near the house of former President Lee Myung-bak for months about five years ago, calling on authorities to arrest him immediately, most lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) remained silent or even encouraged such rallies.

Jung Min-ho | 2022-06-08 08:42

Rep. Woo Sang-ho named as DPK's new interim leader

Four-term lawmaker Woo Sang-ho was named as new interim leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), Tuesday. Woo was selected to lead the DPK's interim leadership committee in a general meeting of lawmakers, party spokesperson Shin Hyun-young said.

2022-06-07 17:37

Yoon says rallies outside Moon's home should be handled according to law

President Yoon Suk-yeol said Tuesday rallies in front of former President Moon Jae-in's home should be handled in accordance with the law just like those outside the presidential office.

2022-06-07 17:09

Yoon taps Eximbank chief as minister for government policy coordination

President Yoon Suk-yeol has tapped the president of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) as minister for government policy coordination, his office said Tuesday.

2022-06-07 16:31

[ANALYSIS] IPEF to deepen Korean firms' 'dual-track' strategy with US, China

South Korea's official joining of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) could possibly jeopardize Seoul's long-standing strategic partnership with Beijing, as the core purpose of the IPEF is to counter China's growing economic and political influence in Asia.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2022-06-07 13:56

Gov't launches IPEF response team

Justice ministry's personnel vetting team sets sail

A personnel vetting unit under the justice ministry officially went into operation Tuesday, taking over the role of looking into the qualifications of senior position candidates from the presidential office, officials said.

2022-06-07 11:54

Yoon names ambassadors to Japan, China, Russia, UN

President Yoon Suk-yeol named ambassadors to China, Japan, Russia and the United Nations, Tuesday, completing a new lineup of the top envoys to all four major powers after selecting a new ambassador to the United States last month.

2022-06-07 11:00

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