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Reporter
: Kang Seung-woo
Thu, July 7, 2022 | 15:53
Lee, Yoon trade punches over economic policies
The two leading presidential candidates, Lee Jae-myung of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), did not mince words during the first of three TV debates hosted by the National Election Commission (NEC), Monday, taking swipes at each other's policies and pressing the opponent for answers to corruption scan...
Politics
| 2022-02-21 23:50
'3 Nos,' THAAD pit leading presidential candidates against each other
Relations with China have emerged as a key issue facing the next South Korean leader to be elected on March 9 and the two leading presidential candidates have offered sharply contrasting approaches to that issue. Traditionally, presidential candidates only needed focus on dealing with the United States, an undisputed longtime ally of South Korea.
Politics
| 2022-02-17 17:28
Ahn Cheol-soo wrestling with streak of bad luck
Leading presidential contenders exchange sharp-tongued criticism
Ahn Cheol-soo wrestling with streak of bad luck
Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the minor opposition People's Party, enters a funeral home to attend the funeral of a deceased campaign worker at Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Thursday.By Kang Seung-wooThe presidential bid of minor opposition People's Party candidate Ahn Cheol-soo has been overshadowed by a streak of bad luck...
Politics
| 2022-02-17 16:14
'3 Nos,' THAAD pit leading presidential candidates against each other
Korea under growing pressure to join US-led anti-Russia alliance
Korea appears to be caught up in a conundrum over Ukraine, having to choose between its economic interests and duty as an ally of the United States following Washington's reference to possible military assistance from Seoul. However, the Korean government said it has not received an official request from the U.S. about the issue. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said, Monday (lo...
Foreign Affairs
| 2022-02-16 16:25
Korean carmakers on edge over Russia-Ukraine crisis
Yoon, Ahn disagree on how to field unified candidate
The opposition bloc still remained far apart on how to field a unified presidential candidate, Monday, with both sides refusing to back down from a format favoring their group. While proposing a unified candidacy to Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), Sunday, Ahn Cheol-soo of the minor opposition People's Party floated the idea of conducting a prima...
Politics
| 2022-02-14 17:05
Bring back the bunnies: Lee, Yoon grapple with revolt of stronghold voters
End-of-war declaration will lose luster in trilateral FM talks: experts
The Moon Jae-in administration's last-ditch effort to revive its push for declaring an end to the Korean War on the occasion of upcoming trilateral foreign ministerial talks with the United States and Japan is not likely to be realized due to bad timing and the nature of the meeting, according to diplomatic observers. Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong is scheduled to hold a mee...
North Korea
| 2022-02-11 09:00
Asan Institute honorary chairman donates funds to honor Kissinger
Chung Mong-joon, the honorary chairman of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, has made a donation to honor the work of Henry Kissinger, the former U.S. politician and scholar who had a significant influence on international relations.
Foreign Affairs
| 2022-02-09 15:05
KOICA restores 4,311-hectare forest in Guatemala damaged by logging
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has restored a 4,311-hectare forest, about 15 times the area of Seoul's financial district Yeouido, in central and northern Guatemala as part of a project to strengthen the region's adaptability to climate change and eventually reduce local greenhouse gases by a total of 44,196 metric tons, according to the state-run overseas aid...
Foreign Affairs
| 2022-02-09 11:59
North Korea 'behaves' for China during Beijing Games
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's absence from the country's key parliamentary meeting - as well as no public message for South Korea or the United States - is raising speculation that North Korea is refraining from its saber-rattling mainly due to the ongoing Beijing Winter Olympics.
North Korea
| 2022-02-08 16:31
Presidential candidates revisit Roh Moo-hyun to woo his supporters
One after another, presidential candidates have invoked the late President Roh Moo-hyun in their campaign speeches, in an attempt to win over his supporters who are well-known for their strong solidarity even a decade after their beloved leader's sudden death.
Politics
| 2022-02-07 16:34
Persuading voters: Lee concise, detail-oriented; Yoon emphatic
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Woman gets 1-year imprisonment for assaulting elderly man on subway train
First lady thrust back into spotlight over unofficial aide
Seoul gov't promotes veganism to fight climate crisis
'Stable environment needed to nurture Korean mathematicians': June Huh
Kakao falls victim to Google's in-app payment policy
Korea's new COVID-19 cases up for 2nd day amid resurgence concerns
Yoon orders military to swiftly punish North Korea in case of provocations
President Yoon's approval rating falls: poll
Court upholds ban on rallies in front of ex-president's home in Yangsan
Cruelty-free tourism: tour companies end programs accused of animal abuse
Afghanistan earthquake killed more than 1,000