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Chinese President likely to visit North Korea in April, South Korea in May

Chinese President Xi Jinping is highly likely to visit North Korea in April, followed by a visit to South Korea in May, according to the ruling party’s leader Friday. “It seems like Chinese Presiden...

Jan 11, 2019
Politics
Moon's approval rating rebounds from record low: Gallup

The approval rating of President Moon Jae-in rebounded this week after recently hitting a record low, a polling company revealed Friday. The latest survey conducted from Tuesday to Thursday on 1,200...

Jan 11, 2019
Politics
Ex-Supreme Court chief defends court system ahead of prosecution questioning

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae defended the court system and himself Friday as he was about to be quizzed by prosecutors over a string of allegations in a widening power abuse scand...

Jan 11, 2019
Politics
Full text of President Moon's New Year speech

Following is the unofficial transalation of President Moon's opening remarks provided by Cheong Wa Dae. -- Ed

Jan 10, 2019
Politics
Korean Bar Association approves licensing of ex-judge convicted of sex offense

Spycam convict, son of opposition lawmaker, to regain license to practice law

Jan 9, 2019
Politics
Lawmaker pushes for BTS to hold concert in North Korea

Rep. Ahn Min-seok of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea said Wednesday he has requested K-pop sensation BTS hold a concert in North Korea in September in celebration of the first anniversary of las...

Jan 9, 2019
Politics
President Moon to answer critical questions in new year press conference

President Moon Jae-in was set to face many critical questions, including how he plans to finally rid North Korea of its nuclear weapons and revitalize the possibly slowing economy, in his first press...

Jan 9, 2019
Politics
Moon names new chief of staff

President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday named South Korean Ambassador to China Noh Young-min as his new chief of staff. He also appointed two new senior secretaries. The changes were announced by Im Jong-se...

Jan 8, 2019
Politics
Opposition parties accuse Blue House of meddling in military personnel affairs

Opposition parties expressed anger over a junior Cheong Wa Dae official’s meeting with the Army chief of staff to discuss personnel matters, calling it “unconstitutional” and “an abuse of authority.”...

Jan 8, 2019
Politics
Majority of Koreans oppose ex-President Chun Doo-hwan’s interment at National Cemetery: poll

Over 60 percent of Koreans oppose former president Chun Doo-hwan’s interment at the National Cemetery, a final resting place reserved for those who made sacrifices for the country or other valuable c...

Jan 7, 2019
Politics
Moon highlights SMEs, startup support plans

President Moon Jae-in on Monday stressed the importance of SMEs and startups in the Korean economy, continuing to place emphasis on economic issues. Moon dedicated much of his New Year’s message to ...

Jan 7, 2019
Politics
Blue House reshuffle imminent: reports

President Moon Jae-in may replace some of his top aides, including his chief of staff. as early as Tuesday. According to reports citing unnamed sources, Cheong Wa Dae is nearing the end of its selec...

Jan 7, 2019
Politics
Ex-Korean diplomat joins UN ESCAP advisory group

Oh Joon, a former South Korean ambassador to the United Nations, has been picked as an advisor to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Seoul's foreign ministry ...

Jan 7, 2019
Politics
President Moon to hold New Year’s press conference on Thursday

President Moon Jae-in will hold a New Year’s meeting with reporters on Thursday to explain his administration’s key policy objectives, marking his third televised press conference since he took offic...

Jan 6, 2019
Politics
YouTube, a new conservative-liberal battle ground

A growing number of politicians here are taking to YouTube to convey their opinions and gain loyalty, unfettered by physical and time constraints. With the platform rising as a battleground for cons...

Jan 6, 2019
Politics

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