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Tue, March 28, 2023 | 09:10

DPK to decide whether to exempt indicted party leader from membership suspension

DPK to decide whether to exempt indicted party leader from membership suspension

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) will hold a party affairs committee meeting Wednesday to decide whether to exempt party leader Lee Jae-myung from the suspension of his membership by recognizing the prosecution's indictment as political retaliation, officials said.

2023-03-22 16:40

Minister to seek cooperation with Japan over S. Korean abductees in N. Korea

Minister to seek cooperation with Japan over S. Korean abductees in N. Korea

South Korea's unification minister said Wednesday he will seek cooperation with Japan to help resolve the issue of Korean nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, as he embarked on a visit to Tokyo.

2023-03-22 15:58

PM calls for innovation in water management

PM calls for innovation in water management

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Wednesday the government needs to take innovative measures in the management of water resources to ensure a stable supply of clean water and reduce the likelihood of flooding.

2023-03-22 15:03

Opposition leader indicted over development corruption scandal

Opposition leader indicted over development corruption scandal

Prosecutors indicted opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday over development corruption and bribery charges arising from his term as mayor of Seongnam, south of Seoul, years ago.

2023-03-22 11:36

Opposition leader tables bill to officially recognize Oct. 25 as 'Dokdo Day'

Opposition leader tables bill to officially recognize Oct. 25 as 'Dokdo Day'

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), proposed a bill designating "Dokdo Day" as a legally recognized anniversary to bolster Korea's sovereignty over the easternmost islets that Japan has long laid claim to.

2023-03-21 17:07

Main opposition threatens to open parliamentary investigation into Yoon-Kishida summit

Main opposition threatens to open parliamentary investigation into Yoon-Kishida summit

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) will consider a parliamentary investigation into last week's summit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, its floor leader said, stepping up suspicions Yoon made secret concessions during the meeting.

2023-03-21 17:06

Ex-Gyeonggi vice governor additionally charged with colluding in illegal money transfer to North Korea

Ex-Gyeonggi vice governor additionally charged with colluding in illegal money transfer to North Korea

Lee Hwa-young, a former vice governor of Gyeonggi Province who was charged with bribery, was indicted again Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the illegal transfer of millions of dollars to North Korea by a local company.

2023-03-21 17:06

President Yoon refutes criticism of fence-mending summit with Japan

President Yoon refutes criticism of fence-mending summit with Japan

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday refuted domestic criticism against his efforts to mend ties with Japan despite Tokyo's reluctance to issue an additional apology for its past wartime wrongdoings, saying that neglecting the frayed relationship with the neighboring country for political interest is tantamount to dereliction of the president's duty. “The previous government le...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-21 16:57

US report voices concerns over S. Korea's press freedom

US report voices concerns over S. Korea's press freedom

Violence and harassment towards media professionals were listed among significant challenges to human rights in Korea in a report released by the U.S. Department of State, Monday (local time). The annual report on human rights referred to several events that took place here in 2022 including the presidential office's decision to ban a major broadcaster from boarding the presi...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-21 16:48

Main opposition unilaterally passes motion for parliamentary hearing on school violence case

Main opposition unilaterally passes motion for parliamentary hearing on school violence case

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Tuesday unilaterally passed a motion to hold a parliamentary hearing next week on a school bullying case involving the son of a former senior prosecutor.

2023-03-21 14:58

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