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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 09:53

Opposition floor leader lashes out at prosecution for clearing first lady of graft charges

Opposition floor leader lashes out at prosecution for clearing first lady of graft charges

The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Friday lashed out at the prosecution's decision to clear first lady Kim Keon Hee of graft charges, vowing to seek an independent counsel investigation of her.

2023-03-03 13:53

S. Korea yet to decide on sending lethal weapons to Ukraine: PM

S. Korea yet to decide on sending lethal weapons to Ukraine: PM

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday that South Korea has not yet decided whether to send lethal weapons to Ukraine, despite calls from Ukraine for heavy arms to support its fight against Russia.

2023-03-03 13:36

Opposition leader attends court hearing over alleged election law violations

Opposition leader attends court hearing over alleged election law violations

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung appeared in court Friday to stand trial on charges of violating the election law by making false statements during his presidential campaign in 2021.

2023-03-03 11:09

[Interview] Late African leader's daughter recalls life in N. Korea under Kim Il-sung's protection

InterviewLate African leader's daughter recalls life in N. Korea under Kim Il-sung's protection

Monica Macias' brown skin, big eyes and curly hair made her stand out wherever she went in North Korea. She had lived in Pyongyang for 15 years since 1979 when she and two other siblings, Maribel and Fran, were sent there in 1979 by her father, Francisco Macias Nguema (1924-79), the first president of Equatorial Guinea. She was 7 at that time.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-03-03 08:20

President signs bills to upgrade veterans ministry, launch overseas Koreans agency

President signs bills to upgrade veterans ministry, launch overseas Koreans agency

President Yoon Suk Yeol signed bills, Thursday, upgrading the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) to a full-fledged ministry and establishing a new agency in charge of affairs related to overseas Koreans. This is the first time that Korea held a presidential ceremony signing bills authorizing changes in the government's structure. The presidential office said it ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-02 20:34

[ANALYSIS] Yoon's pro-Japan speech likely to expedite settlement of forced labor issue

ANALYSISYoon's pro-Japan speech likely to expedite settlement of forced labor issue

President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech addressing Japan as a “partner” is likely to expedite talks with Tokyo to reach a settlement on forced labor issues, according to diplomatic observers, Thursday. But the experts were cautious about giving a timeline on when the two countries will reach an agreement, stressing that the ball is now in Japan's court. During his March 1 Independen...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-02 16:59

First lady cleared of graft suspicions involving her former art exhibition firm

First lady cleared of graft suspicions involving her former art exhibition firm

Prosecutors have cleared first lady Kim Keon Hee of graft suspicions involving two art exhibitions hosted by her former cultural content company, officials said Thursday.

2023-03-02 15:56

First lady visits school for blind

First lady visits school for blind

First lady Kim Keon Hee on Thursday visited a school for the blind and congratulated new students on their first day of school.

2023-03-02 14:18

[INTERVIEW] 'Seoul can provide lethal aid to Kyiv': ex-ruling party chief

INTERVIEW'Seoul can provide lethal aid to Kyiv': ex-ruling party chief

When President Yoon Suk Yeol clearly stressed the importance for South Korea and NATO to stand firmly on the side of “universal values” at the military alliance's gathering in June 2022, the South Korean leader might not have thought how soon his stance would come back to haunt him.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2023-03-02 12:53

Whether to provide lethal aid to Ukraine is up to Korea: White House

Lee criticizes gov't for pushing to mend relations with Japan without compensation

Lee criticizes gov't for pushing to mend relations with Japan without compensation

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday criticized the government of President Yoon Suk Yeol for trying to mend relations with Japan, saying trust-building is impossible unless Japan takes responsibility and offers legal compensation for its 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.

2023-03-01 13:49

Yoon calls Japan 'partner' in tackling economic, security challenges

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