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Tue, March 31, 2020 | 22:09

Calling for one-day session over 'Nth room' case

Calling for one-day session over 'Nth room' case

Rep. Sim Sang-jeung, chairwoman of the minor opposition Justice Party, stages a one-person demonstration at the National Assembly, Seoul, Tuesday, to call on members of the Assembly to convene a provisional session to discuss and pass laws designed to prevent cyber sexual exploitation and that would ensure punitive measures against perpetrators, an issue raised by the so-call...

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-31 17:11

Political heavyweights struggling in surveys

Political heavyweights struggling in surveys

Many public polls have found that a large number of high-profile veteran politicians are struggling to punch their ticket to the National Assembly, with many of their challenges coming from political rookies.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-31 16:43

High-profile defector, veteran liberal politician in rare match in Gangnam

A “rare” competition between a high-profile North Korean defector and a veteran liberal politician is being held in Seoul's Gangnam-A district in the April 15 general election.

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-31 14:14

Moon urges legal punishment for quarantine breach

Moon urges legal punishment for quarantine breach

President Moon Jae-in called Tuesday for stern legal measures against those flouting coronavirus quarantine rules, a day before the policy of imposing 14-day mandatory self-isolation on all arrivals from abroad takes effect.

2020-03-31 13:19

14 million households to get up to W1 million in relief funds

14 million households to get up to W1 million in relief funds

The government will provide up to 1 million won ($820) in disaster relief money per family as a part of measures to ease the financial burden of lower-income households struggling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The government will draw up a supplemental budget bill in the coming weeks to deliver the cash relief. President Moon Jae-in announced the measure while ...

Do Je-hae | 2020-03-30 17:29

April 15 election [PHOTOS]

April 15 election [PHOTOS]

The elections will select 300 lawmakers, representing the 21st National Assembly. They will wield a great influence on the course of President Moon Jae-in's key policies during his remaining two years in office.

Park Si-soo | 2020-03-30 17:17

'Kim Chong-in effect likely to be limited'

'Kim Chong-in effect likely to be limited'

Kim Chong-in, a veteran politician who helped President Moon Jae-in and his predecessor Park Geun-hye win presidential elections, has returned to politics again ahead of the upcoming general election, looking to rediscover his winning touch with the main opposition United Future Party (UFP).

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-30 16:07

Longest ballot ever: 41 parties compete in general election

Longest ballot ever: 41 parties compete in general election

Voters will be given the longest-ever ballot paper April 15 to elect members for the 21st National Assembly.

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-30 14:51

S. Korea seeks extra budget for cash payment to virus-hit families

S. Korea seeks extra budget for cash payment to virus-hit families

The government said the relief package for 14 million low-income households would cost 10.3 trillion won.

2020-03-30 14:29

Moon scrambles to revive economy

Moon scrambles to revive economy

President Moon Jae-in is open to good suggestions from the opposition parties on how to get the country out of the grave economic situation it is in, a presidential aide said Sunday.

Do Je-hae | 2020-03-29 17:12

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