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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:15

[ANALYSIS] Ruling party leadership united behind Yoon for first time

ANALYSISRuling party leadership united behind Yoon for first time

With his close aide taking control of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), President Yoon Suk Yeol has secured - for the first time - a party leadership that shares much of his political vision, according to analysts, Thursday. Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon, a four-term lawmaker, was elected as the PPP's new chairman the previous day.

2023-03-09 16:45

Main opposition tables bill to launch special counsel probe into allegations involving first lady

Main opposition tables bill to launch special counsel probe into allegations involving first lady

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday submitted a bill calling for a special counsel investigation of first lady Kim Keon Hee over allegations of stock manipulation and bribery.

2023-03-09 14:41

PM defends forced labor solution to mend ties with Japan

PM defends forced labor solution to mend ties with Japan

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Thursday defended the government's solution to resolve a forced labor row with Japan, saying that the decision is aimed at moving relations with Tokyo toward the future.

2023-03-09 11:42

Seoul to announce normalization of GSOMIA: Japanese media

Rival parties' lawmakers to visit NATO headquarters later this month

Rival parties' lawmakers to visit NATO headquarters later this month

Six lawmakers of the rival parties will visit the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters later this month at the invitation of NATO's U.S. delegation, officials said Thursday.

2023-03-09 11:14

Ukraine defiant as Russians claim control over Bakhmut's east

[INTERVIEW] 'Poland could re-export South Korean weapons to Ukraine with both gov'ts' permissions'

INTERVIEW'Poland could re-export South Korean weapons to Ukraine with both gov'ts' permissions'

A year ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his unjustified and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The United States and its top European allies including Germany, England and Poland reacted quickly by providing a high level of security assistance to Kyiv.

2023-03-09 10:43

Ruling party elects Yoon's ally Kim Gi-hyeon as new leader

Ruling party elects Yoon's ally Kim Gi-hyeon as new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) elected Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon as its new chairman, Wednesday, as the four-term lawmaker won more than 50 percent of the total votes during the party's national convention. Kim, who has been described as the most favored candidate by President Yoon Suk Yeol, won 52.93 percent of the votes to cruise past his rival, Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, who secured...

2023-03-08 20:50

Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

Four-term lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon was elected new leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday in a boon for President Yoon Suk Yeol seeking to strengthen his grip on the party ahead of next year's general elections.

2023-03-08 17:30

Former activist returns to sexual slavery protest following court ruling on corruption scandal

Former activist returns to sexual slavery protest following court ruling on corruption scandal

Youn Mee-hyang, a lawmaker who previously led a civic group supporting victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, returned to the group's street rally Wednesday after a three-year absence, during which she struggled with allegations of corruption.

2023-03-08 16:56

Yoon calls for bold measures to address low birth rate

Yoon calls for bold measures to address low birth rate

President Yoon Suk Yeol called Wednesday for bold measures to address the country's record-low birth rate, his office said.

2023-03-08 15:58

Ruling party holds national convention to pick new leader

Ruling party holds national convention to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) held a national convention Wednesday to pick a new leader to head the party through next year's general elections and help move President Yoon Suk Yeol's agenda forward.

2023-03-08 15:58

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