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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 06:55

Opposition leader suggests creating new ministry on climate change, green energy

Opposition leader suggests creating new ministry on climate change, green energy

The leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) suggested Wednesday that the government establish a new ministry to overlook climate change and green energy issues.

2023-11-08 13:22

Yoon's approval rating rises to 37%: Yonhap News survey

Yoon's approval rating rises to 37%: Yonhap News survey

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating increased to 37 percent from a month ago, according to a survey conducted jointly by Yonhap News Agency and Yonhap News TV on Wednesday.

2023-11-08 10:57

Yoon meets impeached ex-president again to shore up conservative support

Yoon meets impeached ex-president again to shore up conservative support

President Yoon Suk Yeol paid a visit to former President Park Geun-hye in Daegu, Tuesday, in an apparent effort to shore up the support of conservative voters in the region.

2023-11-07 20:05

First lady visits lepers at hospital in Goheung

First lady visits lepers at hospital in Goheung

First lady Kim Keon Hee traveled to the southern county of Goheung on Tuesday to meet with a group of lepers at a hospital known for treating the patients.

2023-11-07 20:04

Rival parties compete to take initiative ahead of general elections

Rival parties compete to take initiative ahead of general elections

Both the ruling and main opposition parties are going all out to gain the upper hand in the run-up to the general elections slated for April next year by seizing the initative on key political objectives, which can sway voters grappling with worsening livelihoods.

2023-11-07 16:58

Ex-ruling party chief's breakaway party plan comes to fore

Ex-ruling party chief's breakaway party plan comes to fore

Lee Jun-seok, an outspoken former chairman of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), is creating a stir in political circles ahead of next year's general elections with his idea of creating a breakaway party with outliers of rival parties.

2023-11-07 16:37

Yoon visits conservative stronghold of Daegu

Yoon visits conservative stronghold of Daegu

President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the conservative stronghold of Daegu on Tuesday to attend a convention of a civic group promoting national cohesion and meet with locals at a traditional market.

2023-11-07 15:22

Seoul to form task force to study Gimpo inclusion

Seoul to form task force to study Gimpo inclusion

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Gimpo Mayor Kim Byung-soo held their first official meeting to discuss the ruling People Power Party’s (PPP) capital expansion plan at City Hall in Seoul, Monday. The opinions of citizens from Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province and Seoul are the most important factors in deciding whether to expand Seoul’s boundaries ti include Gimpo, Oh said.

2023-11-06 16:50

Six-term lawmaker declares not to seek reelection

Six-term lawmaker declares not to seek reelection

Rep. Park Byeong-seug, a six-term lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said Monday he will not seek reelection.

2023-11-06 15:33

Ihn says he was 'very disappointed' after ex-leader Lee spoke to him in English

Ihn says he was 'very disappointed' after ex-leader Lee spoke to him in English

The American Korean chief of the ruling People Power Party(PPP)'s innovation committee said Monday he was 'very disappointed' that former party leader Lee Jun-seok treated him as a foreigner by speaking to him in English during a weekend event.

2023-11-06 14:12

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