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GNP renewal begins now: chief
Hong unveils reform roadmap amid mounting pressure to resignGrand National Party chairman Hong Joon-pyo said he will start immediately efforts to reform the party, as fears mounted among its members that the party, without drastic reforms, will be crushed by a resurgent liberal opposition in crucial elections next year. “A committee, comprising both party and non-party figures, will be launched, tasked with preparations for the party’s rebirth,” Hong told a press conference at the National Assem
Dec. 8, 2011
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GNP seeks to spend W320b more for farmers
The ruling Grand National Party is seeking to spend an additional 320 billion won ($283 million) on compensation measures for the farming, fisheries and livestock industries feared to suffer from the free trade agreement with the U.S., a party official said Thursday.The plan was put together after the party held talks with 39 industry lobbies, and party officials plan to discuss it with the government, said Hong Moon-pyo, head of the party’s special committee in charge of minimizing the trade pa
Dec. 8, 2011
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GNP lawmaker dreams of conservative reform
This is the first of a series of interviews with first-term lawmakers. ― Ed.The 18th National Assembly has been dominated by senior lawmakers, but rookies nevertheless managed to bring in some positive and significant changes, said a first-term lawmaker of the ruling Grand National Party said.Rep. Kim Se-yeon, a Busan-based entrepreneur-turned-lawmaker and youngest member in the current parliament, is known for his active role in Minbon 21, an in-party group of progressive novice lawmakers.He cu
Dec. 8, 2011
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DP truce ends over left-wing merger
Two leading Democratic Party figures announced they would break their alliance Tuesday, spelling trouble for Sunday’s party convention.Former floor leader and aspiring chairman Rep. Park Jie-won pledged to withdraw his support for current chairman Rep. Sohn Hak-kyu, amid their ongoing conflict over the left-wing consolidation process.Park earlier said that he would serve as Sohn’s chief secretary, should he win in the presidential election next November.“I have so far maintained a positive relat
Dec. 8, 2011
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NEW-GNP recreation begins now: chief
GNP renewal begins now: chief Hong unveils roadmap for reform amid mounting pressure to resign By Lee Sun-youngGrand National Party chairman Hong Joon-pyo said he will start immediately efforts to “recreate” the party, as fears mounted among its members that the party, without drastic reforms, will be crushed by a resurgent liberal opposition in crucial elections next year. “A committee, comprising both party and non-party figures, will be launched soon, tasked with preparations for the recreati
Dec. 8, 2011
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Opposition ends boycott of parliament, agrees to handle budget bill
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) agreed Thursday to end its boycott of parliament and handle next year's budget and other urgent bills before year's end, officials said.DP floor leader Kim Jin-pyo reached the agreement in talks with his ruling Grand National Party
Dec. 8, 2011
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Ex-president and his deputy ordered to pay 100 million won to former lawmaker
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- A court ordered Wednesday that former President Chun Doo-hwan and his deputy pay 100 million won ($88,800) in compensation to a former opposition lawmaker.The Seoul High Court ruled that Chun and Lee Hak-bong, who served as a chief investigator in the martial law command in
Dec. 8, 2011
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GNP chief says will ‘recreate’ party
Grand National Party chairman Hong Joon-pyo said Wednesday he would lead efforts to rebuild the embattled party if party members allow him as pressure mounted on him to step down and allow former chairwoman Park Geun-hye to take charge.“This is not that I want to keep my post. I want to act responsibly,” he told a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul. As head of the ruling party, he thinks it’s his responsibility to see next year’s budget plan pass the National Assembly and handle
Dec. 7, 2011
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GNP staggers amid leadership turbulence
The resignation of three members of the ruling Grand National Party’s top decision-making body on Wednesday struck a blow to the party’s leadership and chairman Rep. Hong Joon-pyo.Reps. Yoo Seong-min, Won Hee-ryong and Nam Kyung-pil resigned as Supreme Council members in an attempt to rescue the party’s credibility in the wake of a recent cyber attack scandal.Though Rep. Hong refused to step down immediately, observers say that his leadership has effectively collapsed and should be replaced by t
Dec. 7, 2011
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GNP chief resists pressure to resign
Three party leaders quit posts, demanding leadership shakeup Grand National Party chief Hong Joon-pyo said on Wednesday he would lead efforts to rebuild the embattled party, resisting mounting pressure for him to step down and allow Park Geun-hye, the party’s strongest presidential candidate, to take charge. “This is not that I want to keep my post. I want to act responsibly,” he told a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul. As head of a ruling party, he should work to have next yea
Dec. 7, 2011
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GNP in leadership turmoil as senior members quit key posts
Three of the five top ruling Grand National Party leaders quit their party posts Wednesday, bursting into the open pent-up anxieties over the lack of progress in efforts to revamp the unpopular party plagued by election defeats and a hacking scandal.The collective resignations by Reps. Yoo Seong-min
Dec. 7, 2011
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Minor party files charges against president, first lady
A minor progressive party filed legal changes against President Lee Myung-bak and the first lady on Monday for violating the country’s real estate transaction law.The Democratic Labor Party claimed that the decision by Lee and his wife to buy land in southern Seoul for their retirement effectively caused monetary losses for the presidential office.The president bought the plot of land in Naegok-dong for 1.12 billion won ($9.3 million), but the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae had to buy more
Dec. 6, 2011
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Cyber attack adds pressure on GNP leaders
Ten lawmakers demand party be disbanded and replaced by new partyThe ruling Grand National Party’s decision-making body is once again being pressed to resign en masse, amid mounting criticism over a cyber attack on the national election watchdog by an aide to one of its lawmakers.Even members of the Supreme Council suggested that the party should rebuild itself from scratch if it is to stand a chance in the upcoming elections.Council member Rep. Won Hee-ryong and nine other lawmakers issued a st
Dec. 6, 2011
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Mayor Park advised Ahn against new party
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and professor Ahn Cheol-soo held a closed-door meeting late last month, according to officials Tuesday.“I met with Ahn on Nov. 27 in Yeouido,” the mayor said Tuesday over a luncheon with the city council members.“I told him that it may not be wise to create a new political party.”Their one-on-one meeting came shortly before Ahn announced last Thursday that he had no plans to establish a political party.The meeting was requested by Park, who wished to express his gratitu
Dec. 6, 2011
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Labor party files charges against president, first lady
A minor progressive party filed legal changes against President Lee Myung-bak and the first lady on Monday for violating the country's real estate transaction law.The Democratic Labor Party claimed that the decision by Lee and his wife to buy land in southern Seoul for their retirement effectively c
Dec. 6, 2011
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Election cyber attack perplexes ruling party
Opposition drives home DDoS attack involving aide of GNP lawmakerThe Grand National Party was in turmoil Monday following earlier allegations that an aide to one of its lawmakers was involved in a cyber attack against the national election watchdog during the election for Seoul mayor.Last week, the National Police Agency’s cyber investigation unit arrested a former assistant of GNP Rep. Choi Ku-shik, surnamed Gong, and three others for allegedly directing a cyber attack against the National Elec
Dec. 5, 2011
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Cho Seok tapped as second vice minister of knowledge economy
Korea Industrial Complex Corp. President Cho Seok was tapped as the second vice minister of knowledge economy in a small-scale reshuffle, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.The presidential office said that Cho, 54, is fit for the job given his leadership and expertise in energy and resources.Small & Medium Business Corp. President Song Jong-ho was named to lead the Small & Medium Business Administration. Song, 53, was chosen in consideration of his specialty in promoting business activities for SMEs. Pa
Dec. 5, 2011
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Minor left-wing parties unite for election
Three minor left-wing parties have merged to form a new progressive party to increase their chance of winning more seats in next year’s general election.The leaders of the Democratic Labor Party, the People’s Participation Party and an offshoot of the New Progressive Party resolved to create the new Unified Progressive Party on Monday.The group officially separated itself from mainstream consolidation efforts led by the main opposition Democratic Party and the political activists’ group Integrat
Dec. 5, 2011
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Cheong Wa Dae reorganizes to reach young
Cheong Wa Dae will be reorganized to enhance communication with the public and effectiveness in the management of state affairs during the last year of the president’s five-year term, the presidential office said Monday.In a bid to reach out to people in their 20s-40s, Cheong Wa Dae will institute a regular meeting to reflect their needs in crafting or implementing government policies. It will also create a senior-level post in charge of it.The reorganization was finalized during a meeting of se
Dec. 5, 2011
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Election cyber attack perplexes ruling party
Opposition on offensive over cyber attack involving aide of GNP lawmaker The Grand National Party was in turmoil Monday following earlier allegations that an aide to one of its lawmakers was involved in a cyber attack against the national election watchdog during the election for Seoul mayor.Last week, the National Police Agency’s cyber investigation unit arrested a former assistant of GNP Rep. Choi Ku-shik, surnamed Gong, and three others for allegedly directing a cyber attack against the Natio
Dec. 5, 2011