The Korea Herald

NK silent as Moon speaks of peace deal

Sept 20, 2020

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Saturday that the Pyongyang Joint Declaration should be fulfilled, in a message commemorating the second anniversary of the inter-Korean peace deal signed by h...
Proportion of women in high-ranking govt. posts reaches record high

Sept 20, 2020

The proportion of women among high-ranking officials in the central government has risen to an all-time high, a government report showed Sunday. According to the report on balanced personnel policy ...
Former president's son apologizes after being expelled by ruling party

Sept 19, 2020

Rep. Kim Hong-gul, the youngest son of late former President Kim Dae-jung, issued an apology Saturday, one day after he was expelled from the ruling party amid controversy over his dubious amassing o...
Moon vows full efforts to promote fairness in Youth Day message

Sept 19, 2020

President Moon Jae-in pledged his administration's every effort to enhance fairness in South Korea's society and economy, as he addressed the country's inaugural Youth Day ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae o...
Ruling party to expel son of former President Kim over ethical issues

Sept 18, 2020

The ruling Democratic Party decided Friday to expel the third son of the late former President Kim Dae-jung, over allegations of underreporting wealth and ownership of multiple homes The party's eth...
Moon says Korea peace possible without giving up hope for dialogue

Sept 18, 2020

President Moon Jae-in said Friday that South Korea will be able to reach the path of peace and unification unless it gives up hope for dialogue with North Korea. Speaking at a meeting with a group o...
NSC officials discuss pending issues on Japan, US, regional security

Sept 17, 2020

South Korea's top national security officials agreed Thursday to continue efforts for the development of Seoul-Tokyo ties, as Yoshihide Suga was sworn in as Japan's new prime minister, Cheong Wa Dae ...
Moon to give video speech in virtual UN session next week

Sept 17, 2020

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will deliver a pre-recorded video speech at the annual United Nations General Assembly session next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday. It is expected to be played ...
Seoul vows greater role in supporting multicultural families hit by COVID-19

Sept 16, 2020

South Korea's government will play a greater role in helping multicultural households overcome various difficulties caused by the coronavirus outbreak, a Cabinet minister said at a forum on multicult...
Prosecution probes phone records in Choo case

Sept 16, 2020

The prosecution is analyzing a recording of a call made to the Ministry of National Defense regarding Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae’s son as criticism continues to come from both the opposition bloc...
National Assembly speaker suggests simultaneous 2022 elections

Sept 16, 2020

National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug on Wednesday suggested holding the presidential election and local elections simultaneous in 2022. “I hope that we can conclude this issue next year as the...
Opposition politicians eye Busan mayoral seat

Sept 16, 2020

The same day, former lawmaker Park Hyung-jun revealed he was mulling a run. Park, who previously held a constituency in Busan, recently obtained office space in the city, which raised speculation th...
Ruling party launches in-house probe body to look into alleged misconduct among members

Sept 16, 2020

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) launched an in-house ethics probe body on Wednesday to look into allegations of misconduct or ethical lapses raised against its members. The new body headed by Rep. ...
Ruling party chief voices hope for improved Seoul-Tokyo ties under new Japanese PM

Sept 16, 2020

The chairman of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday voiced hope for improved South Korea-Japan relations ahead of the expected appointment of Yoshihide Suga as the new Japanese prime minist...
PM warns of stern response against mass Oct. 3 rallies amid pandemic

Sept 16, 2020

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun pleaded with conservative civic groups Wednesday to withdraw plans to stage massive anti-government rallies in early October as the country is struggling to contain the ...