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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 10:25

Ruling party proposes discussion on special bill to compensate forced labor victims

Ruling party proposes discussion on special bill to compensate forced labor victims

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) proposed Wednesday that the rival parties begin discussions to enact a special law on compensating victims of Japan's wartime forced labor, a move aimed at backing up the government's decision to compensate victims on its own.

2023-03-08 12:12

Forced labor victims reject gov't's compensation plan

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.1%: poll

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.1%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose to 44.1 percent, the highest since July last year, a poll showed Wednesday.

2023-03-08 12:11

Yoon's state visit to US to be historic turning point for alliance: office

Yoon's state visit to US to be historic turning point for alliance: office

President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United States next month will be a "historic turning point" for the bilateral alliance as the two countries look to protect their people, defend core values and advance into the future, his office said Wednesday.

2023-03-08 09:36

Biden, Yoon to hold summit in Washington in April: White House

Forced labor victims reject gov't's compensation plan

Forced labor victims reject gov't's compensation plan

Surviving victims of wartime forced labor by Japanese firms strongly condemned on Tuesday the Korean government's proposal to settle the compensation issue without the direct involvement of the Japanese companies. Yang Geum-deok, 94, one of the victims, said she will not accept the money if it is not coming directly from the responsible firm, even if she “starves to death.”

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-07 16:07

Yoon vows to give over $10 mil. to build shelters for Turkey quake survivors

Yoon vows to give over $10 mil. to build shelters for Turkey quake survivors

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that Korea will give over $10 million to help Turkey build shelters for survivors of last month's devastating earthquake.

2023-03-07 15:30

Korea's solution to forced labor issue draws backlash from victims

Korea's solution to forced labor issue draws backlash from victims

The government on Monday announced an agreement with Japan to compensate victims of forced labor during World War II through a fund created by Korean companies, without the direct involvement of responsible Japanese firms. But the resolution immediately provoked a fierce backlash from wartime victims and their families, who described the proposal as Seoul's “total defeat” to ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-06 16:43

Yoon's visit to Japan this month under strong consideration

Korean companies cautious about compensating victims of Japan's forced labor

Korea seeks truce in trade war with Japan by halting WTO dispute process

Opposition leader denounces gov't compensation plan for forced labor victims

Opposition leader denounces gov't compensation plan for forced labor victims

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung lambasted a deal between South Korea and Japan to compensate victims of wartime forced labor without the involvement of Japanese firms as the country's worst-ever humiliation in history.

2023-03-06 13:30

Gov't overhauls 52-hour workweek system to provide more flexibility

Gov't overhauls 52-hour workweek system to provide more flexibility

The government announced a set of measures on Monday to reform the controversial 52-hour workweek system by giving more flexibility and choice in work hours.

2023-03-06 10:40

PPP kicks off membership vote to pick new leader

PPP kicks off membership vote to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) began a vote of paying party members Saturday to pick a new leader to head the party through next year's general election and help move President Yoon Suk Yeol's agenda forward.

2023-03-04 19:40

First lady helps clean river, visits market in Pohang

First lady helps clean river, visits market in Pohang

First lady Kim Keon Hee helped clean a river and met with merchants at a traditional market in the southeastern city of Pohang on Friday, the presidential office said.

2023-03-03 18:42

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