POLITICS

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

Yoon’s Legal Options Dwindle as Constitutional Court Impeachment Verdict Looms

As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial nears its conclusion, concerns are growing that his camp may refuse to accept the Constitutional Court’s ruling in an attempt to rally his supporters. While some speculate that Yoon may chal

Impeachment Trial of South Korean President to Conclude with Historic Final Session

The impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is approaching its conclusion. The 11th and final round of oral arguments is scheduled for Tuesday. This session comes 73 days after the National Assembly passed the impeachment motion and

Ruling Party Figures Set to Attend Yoon’s Impeachment Trial

On the final day of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial, key ruling party lawmakers, including Na Kyung Won, Kim Gi Hyeon, and others, will attend the hearing in person. Ruling party floor leader Kwon Seong Dong is also consideri

Rep. Park Ji Won Encourages Han Dong Hoon’s Political Return

On Sunday, Democratic Party lawmaker Park Ji Won announced on social media that he would purchase and read Han Dong Hoon’s Choice—The People Come First to congratulate former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon on his book’s success.Park reflecte

Criticism Grows Over Jo Jung Rae’s Role in Police Loyalty Event for President Yoon

The Military Human Rights Center, which previously accused Park Hyun Soo, the acting chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, of insurrection charges, has now criticized Jo Jung Rae, the deputy chief of public safety. The center claims to have