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PM embarks on three-nation African trip for economic cooperation

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon left for Algeria on Sunday on a three-nation African trip that will also take him to Tunisia and Morocco on a mission to strengthen economic cooperation with the countries....

Dec 16, 2018
Politics
Ruling, opposition parties agree on electoral reform

South Korea's ruling and four opposition parties have reached a highly anticipated agreement to reform the country's parliamentary election system to better reflect voters' party preferences, the par...

Dec 15, 2018
Politics
Blue House reveals reform plans for inspection team

The composition and name of Cheong Wa Dae’s special inspection team will be changed, and new measures will be introduced to enforce discipline and prevent misconduct, the presidential office announce...

Dec 14, 2018
Politics
Moon replaces 16 vice ministers ahead of his third year in office

President Moon Jae-in on Friday named 16 new vice ministers including two vice finance chiefs in a sweeping reshuffle of senior government officials ahead of his third year in office next year. Moon...

Dec 14, 2018
Politics
President Moon calls for innovation in slumping manufacturing sector

President Moon Jae-in on Thursday stressed the need for innovation in the lackluster manufacturing industry in a bid to prop up the slowing economy and boost regional economies. Moon made the remark...

Dec 13, 2018
Politics
KEF under tax audit on allegations of embezzlement, tax evasion

Tax authorities have launched an audit on an economic organization representing management on allegations of embezzlement and tax evasion, officials said Thursday. The Seoul office of the National T...

Dec 13, 2018
Politics
Indicted governor requests suspension of Democratic Party membership

The Democratic Party of Korea’s leadership on Wednesday deferred taking any disciplinary action against Gyeonggi Provincial Gov. Lee Jae-myung, who has been indicted on several charges, including vio...

Dec 12, 2018
Politics
[Newsmaker] Na Kyung-won elected main opposition party floor leader

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party elected four-term lawmaker Rep. Na Kyung-won as its new floor leader Tuesday, amid escalating internal strife ahead of a leadership election next year. In the...

Dec 11, 2018
Politics
Moon stresses need to revive local economies

President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday called on government ministries to address economic issues, stressing the importance of local economies. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting held in Sejong, Moon said that...

Dec 11, 2018
Politics
Moon to receive briefing from education, labor ministries on 2019 policy plan

President Moon Jae-in is set to receive a briefing from the education and labor ministries on their 2019 policy plans Tuesday, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said. Yoo Eun-hae, the education ...

Dec 11, 2018
Politics
Main opposition party set to pick new floor leader

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party is set to elect its new floor leader on Tuesday amid internal strife over how to overhaul the conservative party. Rep. Kim Hack-yong and Rep. Na Kyung-won wil...

Dec 11, 2018
Politics
Time magazine shortlists Moon as 2018 Person of the Year

WASHINGTON -- US magazine Time has shortlisted South Korean President Moon Jae-in as 2018 Person of the Year in recognition of his diplomacy with North Korea. Time has identified the Person of the Y...

Dec 11, 2018
Politics
[Newsmaker] Lawmakers criticized for raising own salaries

The recent passage of the budget bill has sparked public fury, as it included a plan to increase the annual salaries of lawmakers, while the budget for job creation was reduced. The ruling Democrati...

Dec 10, 2018
Politics
KBS talk show under fire for ‘glorifying’ Kim Jong-un

‘Tonight, Kim Je-dong’ faces criticism after segment describes NK leader as ‘capable and talented’

Dec 10, 2018
Politics
National Assembly approves gov't budget bill for next year

The National Assembly approved a revised bill on the government's 2019 budget Saturday as minor parties boycotted the vote amid a row over electoral reform. Parliament passed the 469.6 trillion-won ...

Dec 8, 2018
Politics

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