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S. Korea conveys Trump's birthday message for Kim Jong-un

Jan 10, 2020

US President Donald Trump has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his birthday, South Korea's top presidential security adviser said Friday after returning from his trip to Washington, D...
Main opposition submits motion to impeach justice minister over reshuffle row

Jan 10, 2020

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) submitted a motion to impeach Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae on Friday over the recent replacement of top prosecutors probing high-profile scandals involvin...
Prosecution raids presidential office in election-meddling probe

Jan 10, 2020

State prosecutors on Friday raided a division at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae as part of its ongoing probe into an election-meddling case involving the incumbent Ulsan mayor, a close preside...
Moon's approval rating rises to 47% after 2020 message: Gallup

Jan 10, 2020

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has edged up to 47 percent since his address for the new year, in which he offered inter-Korean dialogue and declared a war against real estate speculation, a ...
Assembly passes eased data regulation, introduces prosecution reform bill

Jan 10, 2020

South Korea's parliament on Thursday passed three bills intended to ease regulations on the use of personal information, despite objection from privacy advocates, as the country strives to catch up i...
PM regrets chief prosecutor's behavior over personnel reorganization

Jan 9, 2020

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon expressed regret Thursday over the prosecutor general's failure to comply with due procedure ahead of the announcement the previous day of a personnel reshuffle of senior p...
Choo’s prosecution reshuffle fuels controversy

Jan 9, 2020

Rival parties clashed over the new justice minister’s decision to replace senior prosecutors who have played leading roles in investigations targeting Cheong Wa Dae officials. On Wednesday, Justice ...
Moon to hold press conference for new year next week

Jan 9, 2020

President Moon Jae-in plans to hold his press conference for 2020 next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday, a couple of days after he detailed this year's policy priorities, including a renewed push fo...
S. Korea's NSC checks emergency response system in Middle East

Jan 9, 2020

South Korea's top security officials on Thursday reviewed the country's "emergency response system" for its citizens and firms in the Middle East and ships sailing through the area where military ten...
S. Korea replaces senior prosecutors leading investigations into high-profile scandals

Jan 8, 2020

The Justice Ministry on Wednesday replaced senior prosecutors in charge of investigations into two major scandals involving presidential officials. Among those affected are Han Dong-hoon, the head o...
PM nominee attends parliamentary confirmation hearing for second day

Jan 8, 2020

Prime minister nominee Chung Sye-kyun attended a parliamentary confirmation hearing for the second day on Wednesday, with lawmakers zeroing in on his qualifications and ethical standards. A day earl...
Cheong Wa Dae says it's receiving real-time briefings on Iran situations

Jan 8, 2020

Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday it's keeping a close watch on the current situations involving Iran, taking relevant reports on a real-time basis. With regard to what's going on there, the government, ...
Moon pledges to continue reform drive, improve ties with neighbors

Jan 7, 2020

During his New Year’s address on Tuesday, President Moon Jae-in pledged to continue his reform drive and revitalize the economy while seeking to improve ties with neighboring countries including Nort...
[Newsmaker] Former Blue House officials race to enter general elections

Jan 7, 2020

Individuals who served in President Moon Jae-in’s Cheong Wa Dae are entering the general elections in droves, fanning both criticism and expectations in the political arena. According to the ruling ...
PM nominee says he will propose inviting opposition politicians to Cabinet

Jan 7, 2020

Prime Minister nominee Chung Sye-kyun said Tuesday he plans to propose forming a Cabinet that involves opposition politicians after the April parliamentary elections. Speaking at a parliamentary con...