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Top prosecutor seeks court injunction against disciplinary measure

Dec 17, 2020

South Korea's chief prosecutor will file for an injunction in a Seoul court Thursday to halt the two-month suspension of his duty, his lawyer said. Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl is protesting ag...
Seoul reports record-high daily COVID-19 cases

Dec 17, 2020

The number of new daily coronavirus patients in Seoul rose by an all-time high of 423 on Wednesday, its deputy mayor said Thursday. Kim Woo-young disclosed the capital's latest data on a CBS Radio t...
Blue House officiates 2-month suspension for top prosecutor, Justice Minister seeks to resign

Dec 16, 2020

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl has been officially suspended from his post for the next two months following an executive order from President Moon Jae-in, the Blue House announced Wednesday night...
NIS chief vows never to meddle in domestic politics

Dec 16, 2020

The head of South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) vowed Wednesday never to meddle in domestic politics after the National Assembly passed a reform bill centering on transferring the agenc...
Senior officials vow to complete reform of prosecution, spy agency, police

Dec 16, 2020

Senior government officials vowed Wednesday to complete the reform of the prosecution, state spy agency and police in line with a set of newly passed contentious laws. Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, N...
Cheong Wa Dae checks cybersecurity amid growing non-contact activities

Dec 16, 2020

Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday it has reviewed South Korea's cybersecurity posture during a high-level interagency meeting, as non-contact activities have sharply increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
PM urges govt. steps against economic impact from possible lifting of distancing rules

Dec 16, 2020

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun called Wednesday for thorough measures to minimize the negative impact on the economy and the people's livelihoods in case of tougher anti-coronavirus social distancing ...
Top prosecutor vows to fight ‘illegal and unfair’ suspension

Dec 16, 2020

It is now up to Moon to take away the power from Yoon for the next two months
S. Korea aims to acquire COVID-19 vaccines starting in Q1 2021: PM

Dec 15, 2020

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Tuesday that the government plans to start acquiring new coronavirus vaccines in the first quarter of 2021. During a vaccine procurement-related government meeting...
Justice Ministry kicks off second disciplinary committee hearing against prosecutor general

Dec 15, 2020

Conflict between justice minister and chief prosecutor deepens with prolonged proceedings
Moon sends congratulatory letter to Biden, expresses hope for cooperation on Korean peace

Dec 15, 2020

President Moon Jae-in sent a formal letter to Joe Biden on Tuesday, congratulating him on being elected US president, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. The move came after the American Electoral College o...
[Newsmaker] Moon pins high hopes on new probe unit to fight corruption

Dec 15, 2020

President Moon Jae-in expressed high hopes Tuesday for the imminent launch of a new investigative body that will be tasked with looking into corruption among high-level government officials, such as ...
Moon highlights importance of anti-corruption investigation agency for prosecution reform

Dec 15, 2020

President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that the envisioned launch of a powerful corruption investigation agency is very meaningful as it can serve as a systemic tool to keep the prosecution in check. "T...
Main opposition leader apologizes for two ex-presidents' corruption convictions

Dec 15, 2020

The interim leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) offered an official apology Tuesday for two former presidents affiliated with the conservative party, who were convicted of corrupti...
Moon to stress OECD's role in global economic recovery, vow Seoul's contribution

Dec 14, 2020

President Moon Jae-in will deliver a video message to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) convention and reaffirm South ...