POLITICS

‘Blue Whale’ Project Faces Growing Criticism as Lawmakers Debate Feasibility and Transparency

On Tuesday, various political sources reported that the Industry, Trade, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee (ITESC) will hold a plenary session on February 19 to address current issues related to the “Blue Whale” project, which has been embroiled i

South Korea’s Long Work Hours Are an Obstacle to Global Competitiveness, Says Lee Jae Myung

On Monday, Lee Jae Myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, “The low birth rate leading to a national extinction crisis stems from an uncertain future and despair.” During his speech at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Lee emph

Democratic Party Demands Special Prosecutor to Investigate Martial Law and Myung Tae Kyun Case

On Friday, Kim Min Seok, the Senior Chief Member of the Democratic Party, declared, “The suspicion that martial law was imposed to cover up the Myung Tae Kyun case is increasingly solidifying into fact.” During a Supreme Council meeting at the Nation

Rep. Yoon Sang Hyun Pushes for Presidential Protection, Leads Visit to Yoon Suk Yeol in Detention

On Friday, a spokesperson from People Power Party Representative Yoon Sang Hyun’s office announced that Rep. Yoon plans to meet President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Seoul Detention Center, with Representative Kim Min Jeon joining the visit. Since the Decem

Marijuana Charges Against Rep. Tae Yong Ho’s Son Dropped by Seoul Police

South Korean police have dropped the drug use allegations against the son of Tae Yong Ho, Secretary General of the National Unification Advisory Council and former People Power Party lawmaker.On Thursday, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced

Support for Yoon’s Impeachment Drops, Poll Shows Shift in Public Opinion and Rising People Power Party Backing

A recent poll shows that public opinion on whether the Constitutional Court should uphold or dismiss the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has narrowed. The ruling People Power Party has slightly edged ahead of the Democ

Democratic Party Slams President Yoon’s ‘Lies’ During Impeachment Trial

On Wednesday, the Democratic Party of Korea sharply criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s remarks during the impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court, accusing him of continuing to spread falsehoods.Jeon Hyun Hee, a senior member of the Democrati

President Yoon’s Impeachment Trial Heats Up After Holiday Break

The Constitutional Court will resume hearings on the constitutionality and legality of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 3 emergency martial law declaration following a pause during the Lunar New Year holiday. The court will convene its fifth sessio

Democratic Party Proposes Bipartisan Committee to Address U.S. Tariff War

On Monday, the Democratic Party of Korea proposed forming a bipartisan special committee to address the ‘tariff war’ initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.The People Power Party responded ambivalently, claiming the announcement was made unilateral

North Korea Slams Trump Administration’s Policies, Accuses U.S. of Political Provocation

North Korea has officially condemned the Trump administration in the United States. The South Korean government assessed that North Korea is responding swiftly to the new administration’s initial actions and statements. During a regular press briefin