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Tue, February 7, 2023 | 00:08

Operator of suspected 'Chinese police station' denies repatriation of Chinese nationals

Operator of suspected 'Chinese police station' denies repatriation of Chinese nationals

The operator of a restaurant accused of serving as a clandestine Chinese police station has denied allegations that the organizations run from his establishment forced Chinese nationals to join protests against the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea, and helped repatriate Chinese dissidents.

Jack Lau | 2022-12-31 22:49

Ex-President Lee says sorry for causing concern to people upon return home following pardon

Ex-President Lee says sorry for causing concern to people upon return home following pardon

Former President Lee Myung-bak said Friday he is sorry for causing concern to people as he returned home after a special presidential pardon canceled his remaining prison term for corruption.

2022-12-30 15:52

Main opposition party proposes extending parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy

Main opposition party proposes extending parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy

The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Friday called for extending the ongoing parliamentary probe into the Itaewon crowd crush and newly opening a hearing on the recent drone infiltration by North Korea.

2022-12-30 14:28

Ex-President Lee is going home Friday following pardon

Ex-President Lee is going home Friday following pardon

Former President Lee Myung-bak will leave the hospital and return to his home in southern Seoul on Friday following a special presidential pardon, aides said, amid speculation he could deliver a statement in person.

2022-12-29 16:47

Yoon says NK drone infiltration 'unacceptable'

Yoon says NK drone infiltration 'unacceptable'

President Yoon Suk-yeol said Thursday that North Korea's recent drone infiltration was "unacceptable" and called for making "overwhelmingly superior" war preparations to ensure peace.

2022-12-29 12:03

National Assembly refuses to consent to arrest of DPK lawmaker Noh

National Assembly refuses to consent to arrest of DPK lawmaker Noh

The National Assembly on Wednesday voted against arresting opposition lawmaker Noh Woong-rae on bribery charges.

2022-12-28 17:28

Ex-President Lee to leave hospital soon following special presidential pardon

Ex-President Lee to leave hospital soon following special presidential pardon

Former President Lee Myung-bak will likely leave the hospital soon following a special presidential pardon, aides said Wednesday, amid speculation he could deliver a statement in person.

2022-12-28 16:40

Yoon says science, technology form basis of all industries

Yoon says science, technology form basis of all industries

President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday stressed the importance of science and technology, saying they form the basis of all industries.

2022-12-28 16:24

Gov't subsidies to private organizations surged during Moon presidency: Yoon office

Gov't subsidies to private organizations surged during Moon presidency: Yoon office

Government subsidies to private organizations soared during the preceding Moon Jae-in administration, with the annual total exceeding 5 trillion won ($3.94 billion), the presidential office said Wednesday.

2022-12-28 16:15

Yoon administration tightens monitoring of civic groups receiving gov't subsidies

Yoon administration tightens monitoring of civic groups receiving gov't subsidies

Yoon administration tightens monitoring of civic groups receiving gov't subsidies

The Yoon Suk-yeol administration vowed on Wednesday to tighten monitoring of the accounting systems of civic groups that receive government subsidies to ensure transparency in their financial management.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-12-28 16:12

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