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Ruling party chief to seek pardons for 2 imprisoned formerJan 1, 2021Ruling Democratic Party Chairman Lee Nak-yon said Friday he will ask President Moon Jae-in "at an appropriate time" to grant pardons to two former conservative presidents imprisoned for corruption ch... -
Moon pledges to 'get normal lives back' in new yearJan 1, 2021President Moon Jae-in said Friday he will work with the people to make sure they reclaim their "normal lives" in the new year after overcoming the coronavirus pandemic. "With the power of coexistenc... -
Moon names new chief of staffDec 31, 2020President Moon Jae-in named You Young-min, former minister of science and ICT, as his new chief of staff, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday. You replaces Moon’s longest-serving chief of staff, Noh Yo... -
Moon picks former Science Minister You Young-min as chief of staffDec 31, 2020President Moon Jae-in has tapped You Young-min, a former science and technology minister, as his new chief of staff, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday. You, known for his IT expertise from decades of... -
S. Korea expected to roll out its own coronavirus vaccine late next year, PM saysDec 31, 2020South Korea will be able to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine late next year, in addition to foreign products to be shipped here in the near future, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Thursday. He wa... -
New justice minister, first chief of anti-corruption agency namedDec 30, 2020In a move to refresh shaky Moon leadership, key presidential aides offer to resign -
Moon picks former judge as inaugural chief of anti-corruption agencyDec 30, 2020President now to focus on other hot-button issues like coronavirus vaccines -
Pastor acquitted of pre-electioneering, libel against MoonDec 30, 2020A conservative pastor, best known for his mass anti-government rallies in central Seoul, was acquitted Wednesday of charges of premature electioneering and libel against President Moon Jae-in. The S... -
President Moon won’t take pay raise next yearDec 29, 2020President Moon Jae-in and other high-ranking government officials will not take salary raises next year, given the economic crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Moon, the highest-paid governme... -
Assembly speaker suggests Korea-China-Japan disease control bodyDec 29, 2020National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug recently urged his counterparts from China and Japan to cooperate to resolve health and security crises caused by the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. ... -
Govt. to grant over 3,000 pardons before New Year's DayDec 29, 2020The government will pardon 3,024 people, mostly convicted of minor crimes related to jobs, ahead of New Year's Day, the justice ministry announced Tuesday. The presidential clemency, effective as of... -
Police close probe without conclusion on ex-Seoul mayor's alleged sexual misconductDec 29, 2020Police said Tuesday they have closed a five-month investigation into allegations that late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon sexually abused a former secretary, failing to reach a conclusion on the high-prof... -
Moon says S. Korea to begin coronavirus vaccine shots in Feb.Dec 28, 2020President Moon Jae-in dismissed criticism Monday that his government has fumbled its COVID-19 vaccine procurement policy, saying inoculation is expected to start as planned in February next year. He... -
Moon’s once-infallible approval ratings hit by vaccine delay, prosecution reformDec 28, 2020To stem the tide, president will accelerate launch of anti-corruption agency, carry out reshuffle -
Parliamentary committee passes confirmation report on land minister nominee amid protestDec 28, 2020A parliamentary committee on Monday passed a confirmation report on Land Minister nominee Byeon Chang-heum amid fierce protests from the main opposition party. The Land, Infrastructure and Transport...
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