POLITICS

Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Appears in Court for Detention Warrant Hearing

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's wife, Kim Keon Hee, attended a detention warrant hearing on Tuesday.Kim arrived at the courthouse approximately 40 minutes before the scheduled 10:10 a.m. start time.When questioned by reporters about various allegati

Roh Sang-won Questioned in Martial Law Probe Amid Allegations of Provocation Plan

On December 3, the special prosecutor team led by Cho Eun-seok—tasked with investigating allegations of insurrection and foreign exchange violations related to the December 3 state of emergency—launched a formal inquiry into Roh Sang-won. The team be

Special Prosecutor Raids Finance Ministry, Export-Import Bank Over Cambodia Fund Allegations

The special investigation team, headed by Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki, is conducting a search and seizure operation at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) on Monday. This action is related to the

Special Prosecutor Investigates Former PM Han Duck-soo for Alleged Perjury in Martial Law Case

The special investigation team led by Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-seok, tasked with investigating the insurrection and foreign conspiracy incidents related to the December 3 Emergency Martial Law, has initiated an inquiry into former Prime Minister Ha

Military Officer Linked to Pyongyang Drone Operation Undergoes Detention Hearing

Drone Operations Commander Kim Yong Dae, suspected of involvement in North Korea's unmanned aerial vehicle incursion, faces a detention hearing.According to legal sources, Senior Judge Nam Sejin of the Seoul Central District Court will conduct a pre-

U.S. War Game Predicts China-Taiwan War Could Spark Crisis in Korea and Japan

A U.S. think tank, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, recently conducted a tabletop exercise (TTX) envisioning a scenario in which a 2030 war between China and Taiwan expands into a broader conflict involving the Korean Peninsula and J

Park Jiwon Sees No Stopping Lee Jae Myung, Even If He Faces Legal Trouble

Democratic Party lawmaker Park Jiwon downplayed the impact of ongoing attacks against party leader Lee Jae Myung, arguing that even if he’s found guilty in his upcoming appeals court ruling, it will not significantly impact the presidential race.Park

National Pension Debate: Will South Korea Finally Reach a Consensus?

After the National Policy Council meeting, the ruling party, opposition, and government will hold a working-level meeting on Thursday to discuss key issues, including parametric reforms to the National Pension System.According to political sources, t

South Korean Trade Minister to Visit U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Tensions

South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Ahn Deok Geun, is set to visit the United States on Wednesday to address escalating U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s second administration. This marks the first U.S. visit by a South K

Han Dong Hoon Recalls Deadly Threats and Martial Law Revelations in New Book

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon revealed that on the night of the December 3 martial law crisis, a prominent ruling party figure warned him about an imminent arrest attempt against him. Han expressed shock at the idea that the presiden