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Wed, January 29, 2020 | 20:20

Founder quits minor party

Founder quits minor party

Ahn Cheol-soo, a co-founder of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party, speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday, to announce that he will leave the party following a rift with current party leader Sohn Hak-kyu over how to reform the party. The software mogul-turned-politician, who returned to politics earlier this month, plans to create a ...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-01-29 16:53

Korea, China coordinating response to virus epidemic

Korea, China coordinating response to virus epidemic

Seoul and Beijing are closely coordinating their responses to the spread of a new lethal coronavirus, with the heads of the countries' foreign affairs discussing measures regarding the evacuation of Korean nationals in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha called for Beijing's support for the evacuation...

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-29 16:30

Journalist-turned-lawmaker appointed PM chief secretary

Journalist-turned-lawmaker appointed PM chief secretary

Rep. Kim Sung-soo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has been named the chief of staff of the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-01-29 15:20

#MeToo brings down young politician of ruling party

#MeToo brings down young politician of ruling party

Introducing a 27-year-old man as the latest member of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) last month, Chairman Lee Hae-chan called him “the future” of the party. That future now looks bleak. On Monday, a former girlfriend of Won Jong-gun revealed photos of her legs covered in bruises, claiming they were “the evidence of his rape.” She also, in detail, accused him of se...

Jung Min-ho | 2020-01-29 14:04

Seoul to keep up momentum for China diplomacy

Seoul to keep up momentum for China diplomacy

The spread of the coronavirus originating from Wuhan, China, has brought additional diplomatic challenges for Seoul.

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-28 17:21

Running out of protective gear

Running out of protective gear

Chinese hospitals are running out of protective gear to handle the deadly coronavirus outbreak and many have appealed to the public for donations. With some factories shut down for the Lunar New Year break, hospitals - including in major cities like Beijing and Guangzhou - have put out the call for more supplies, even as authorities coordinate across the country to increase p...

2020-01-28 10:33

Korean stocks plunge on coronavirus fears

Parties' '1st pledge' shows election strategies

Parties' '1st pledge' shows election strategies

Political parties are coming up with campaign pledges ahead of the April 15 general election, and each of their “first promise” gives an indication as to their main priorities and their target demographics.

Kim Rahn | 2020-01-25 10:25

Moon says no progress in nuclear talks with North Korea in 2019 'regrettable'

Moon says no progress in nuclear talks with North Korea in 2019 'regrettable'

President Moon Jae-in said Friday lack of progress in denuclearization talks between North Korea and the United States was the most regrettable thing for him last year, along with a slower-than-expected improvement in the living conditions of South Koreans.

2020-01-24 13:09

Hormuz decision raises more questions

Hormuz decision raises more questions

The government’s decision to send a naval unit to the Strait of Hormuz still remains a contentious issue in political circles as critics claim it requires fresh approval. The defense ministry announced, Tuesday, it will temporarily expand the anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s area of operations from the Gulf of Aden to the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-01-23 17:15

Ruling camp musters big names for support in election

Ruling camp musters big names for support in election

The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is looking to its bigwigs to run in constituencies that the party sees as strategically important to outstrip its rival parties in the April 15 general election. The ruling party has so far asked former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon to run in central Seoul’s Jongno District, and ex-South Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Doo-kwan to run in Yang...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-23 16:22

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