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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 15:46

President signs executive order to force striking truckers back to work

President signs executive order to force striking truckers back to work

President Yoon Suk-yeol signed an executive order on Tuesday to get unionized truckers to return to work, just days after he voiced concerns that their strike would cause serious damage to the nation's logistics, construction and other industries. The decision, which came into effect immediately, drew a backlash from labor unions and opposition parties which claim that the on...

2022-11-29 16:58

Biz community urges truckers to stop strike, come to table for talks

Panel to rule on disclosure of presidential expenses

Panel to rule on disclosure of presidential expenses

The Administrative Appeals Commission is expected to decide Wednesday whether the presidential office should disclose information about President Yoon Suk-yeol's off-the-book funds as demanded by a civic group.

2022-11-29 14:42

Yoon issues executive order for striking cement-field truckers to return to work

Yoon issues executive order for striking cement-field truckers to return to work

President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday issued an executive order for striking cement-field cargo truck drivers to return to work as a general strike by the unionized truckers entered its sixth day.

2022-11-29 11:49

Gov't invokes return-to-work order on cement truckers amid prolonged strike

DPK to push for impeachment of interior minister should Yoon snub no-confidence motion

DPK to push for impeachment of interior minister should Yoon snub no-confidence motion

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) threatened Tuesday to impeach the interior minister over the Itaewon crowd crush should President Yoon Suk-yeol reject a no-confidence motion the party plans to put forward this week.

2022-11-29 11:36

Ruling party urges striking truckers to return to work

Ruling party urges striking truckers to return to work

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday called on striking cargo truck drivers to return to work, saying they are holding people "hostage" with their walkout.

2022-11-29 11:23

Yoon issues executive order for striking cement-field truckers to return to work

Opposition party to present no-confidence motion for interior minister over Itaewon tragedy

Opposition party to present no-confidence motion for interior minister over Itaewon tragedy

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Monday decided to present a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min for the bungled emergency response to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul last month.

2022-11-28 19:43

Radical 'online media' draws ire of justice minister

Radical 'online media' draws ire of justice minister

Left-wing YouTube channel “Citizen Press The Tamsa” has found itself at the center of controversy after its staffers tried to confront Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon at his home on Sunday afternoon.

2022-11-28 17:00

Korea seeks to land on Mars by 2045

Korea seeks to land on Mars by 2045

Korea will launch a space mission to Mars no later than 2045, according to a roadmap for the nation's space mission unveiled by President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday. “A country having a space mission will lead the world economy and be able to resolve challenges human beings are facing,” Yoon said during an event to announce the country's roadmap for the space economy at the JW M...

2022-11-28 16:44

Gov't will invoke return-to-work order if truckers' strike causes serious crisis

Gov't will invoke return-to-work order if truckers' strike causes serious crisis

The government will invoke an executive order to force striking truckers to return to work in the event that their ongoing walkout poses a serious threat to the national economy, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min said Monday.

2022-11-28 14:15

Justice minister slams YouTubers descending on his home as 'political gangsters'

Justice minister slams YouTubers descending on his home as 'political gangsters'

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on Monday denounced a group of YouTubers who attempted to enter his house without notice the previous day as "political gangsters."

2022-11-28 13:54

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