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Sun, September 26, 2021 | 08:47

Political storm looms over development project in Seongnam

The prosecution has opened a criminal probe into a highly lucrative land development project in Seongnam that began in 2015, a case that could provoke a political firestorm ahead of the 2022 presidential election and potentially jeopardize the presidential bid of Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the front-running presidential contender for the ruling party.

2021-09-24 19:28

UN rapporteur voices concern 'fake news' bill would hurt Korea's reputation

A South Korean media bill under criticism for potentially undermining press freedom, if passed, could give a "negative message" to the world about the country's stance on freedom of media, a U.N. expert said Friday.

2021-09-24 19:20

DP aims to pass controversial media bill at parliament early next week: spokesperson

Rep. Yun Ho-jung, center, floor leader of the Democratic Party, speaks at a policy coordination meeting of the party, Thursday, in this photo provided by the National Assembly press corps. YonhapThe ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday reaffirmed its plan to put a controversial medial bill to a plenary parliamentary vote early next week."(The DP) has a goal to seek (the b...

2021-09-23 20:42

Media self-reform

Representatives of seven media-related organizations pose during a press conference at the Korea Press Foundation in central Seoul, Thursday. The organizations have agreed to establish a self-regulatory body, as an alternative to the proposed revision to the Act on Press Arbitration, which enables punitive damages against media outlets that produce “fake news.” Th...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-09-23 18:33

Major elections scheduled for next year

A series of major elections will mark the year 2022, as not only the regular presidential election and local elections, but also unusual parliamentary by-elections for two major constituencies in Seoul, will take place following the recent stepping down of two lawmakers. The presidential election is slated for March 9. Korea's presidential election used to be held in December...

Jung Da-min | 2021-09-23 16:59

Yoon says he will request redeployment of US tactical nukes in case of emergency

Yoon Seok-youl, the leading opposition presidential contender, said Wednesday he will demand the United States redeploy its tactical nuclear weapons here and have nuclear sharing with South Korea if national security is threatened by North Korea's nukes and missiles.

2021-09-22 20:30

Moon in Hawaii for alliance event after UN summit diplomacy

President Moon Jae-in flew to Honolulu, Hawaii, Tuesday following a two-night stay in New York, during which he attended an annual session of the U.N. General Assembly.

2021-09-22 20:26

Ruling party's primary rivals brace for decisive showdown in Honam next week

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung and his archrival in the ruling party's primary for the 2022 presidential election, Lee Nak-yon, have embarked on campaigning in the key battleground region of “Honam,” where they will face off in two high-stakes votes next week.

2021-09-18 11:17

Moon to visit US for UN session, alliance event

President Moon Jae-in plans to leave for the United States, Sunday, to attend the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

2021-09-18 11:10

Human rights organizations call for 'prudent review' of 'fake news' bill

Human rights watchdogs in Korea and abroad have expressed concerns over the controversial “fake news” bill, saying that it could limit the voice of the media and freedom of expression.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-09-17 16:40

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