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Moon calls for policy focus on inclusive recovery from coronavirus crisisFeb 2, 2021President Moon Jae-in instructed his government Tuesday to redouble efforts to address the problem of growing difficulties facing the vulnerable, including micro and small merchants, amid the prolong... -
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[Newsmaker] Cheong Wa Dae denounces ‘ideological offensive’ over ministry documentsFeb 1, 2021Cheong Wa Dae condemned what it called an outdated ideological offensive surrounding documents the Energy Ministry deleted, which allegedly indicated plans to help North Korea build a nuclear power p... -
Impeachment motion proposed against senior judge accused of judicial power abuseFeb 1, 2021A group of lawmakers led by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) proposed a motion Monday to impeach a senior judge accused of abusing judicial power in several politically sensitive court rulings. The ... -
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[Herald Interview] Put policies for foreigners on back burner: former Seoul MayorFeb 1, 2021‘Support for foreigners should be put aside temporarily to help struggling Koreans first’ -
Gyeonggi chief Lee overtakes race in presidential hopefuls poll: RealmeterFeb 1, 2021Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung topped a latest poll of potential presidential candidates released Monday, gaining significant ground compared to two months ago. In a survey conducted by Realme... -
Govt. to review easing virus measures before Lunar New Year if situation stabilizes: PMFeb 1, 2021Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Monday asked for the public's continued patience with state measures against COVID-19, adding that authorities could potentially loosen social distancing measures ahe... -
Opposition party demands probe into Seoul's alleged push to build nuke plant in N. KoreaJan 31, 2021The main opposition party on Sunday called for an investigation into allegations that the government of President Moon Jae-in attempted to help build a nuclear power plant in North Korea. Calling th... -
Education minister promises to deal with college admission fraud according to 'law and principle'Jan 31, 2021Education Minister Yoo Eun-hae has said the ministry will handle the alleged college admission fraud involving the daughter of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk according to "law and principle." "I kn... -
Gov. Lee sends letter to US Congress, UN to call for support for anti-leafleting lawJan 31, 2021Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung has sent a letter to the United Nations and the US Congress to call for support for a law that South Korea enacted to ban the sending of anti-Pyongyang propaganda... -
PM warns against discrimination in COVID-19 vaccinations, pledges transparencyJan 29, 2021Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Friday warned against any discrimination in administrating COVID-19 vaccines, pledging the government's efforts to keep the upcoming national vaccination campaign fai... -
Ruling party reviewing 4th round of COVID-19 relief fundJan 29, 2021The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has been discussing measures to provide a new round of a COVID-19 relief fund as stringent social distancing rules continue to weigh on small businesses and the self-... -
Moon vows no let-up in fight against corruptionJan 28, 2021President Moon Jae-in pointed out Thursday that South Korea's yearslong campaign to root out corruption has won a positive assessment from the international community, citing an annual survey of Tran... -
Minor party leader found guilty of forging internship certificate for ex-justice minister's sonJan 28, 2021The chief of a minor opposition party was convicted Thursday of forging an internship certificate for the son of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Rep. Choe... -
Politics gets uglier as lawmakers on all sides face harassment claimsJan 28, 2021It has been harassment after harassment this week, with an opposition lawmaker using a “royal concubine” reference as she disparaged another female legislator, just a day after a progressive party le... -
New justice minister begins term with visit to detention centerJan 28, 2021New Justice Minister Park Beom-kye began his term Thursday by visiting a correctional facility at the center of a recent COVID-19 outbreak. During the visit to Dongbu Detention Center in southeaster...
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