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DPK says it will take controversy over gender minister nominee ‘seriously’
in NewsThe ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Friday it will take the controversy over the nomination of Rep. Yong…
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70,000 adults go missing every year in Korea — 99% of cases are closed without proper investigation
Excerpts: “Adult disappearances totaled 70,814 last year. Yet 99.7 % of cases in 2025 were closed without investigation or search.…
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Joint military exercises underway between the United States and South Korea are being cut short, both countries said, after President…
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US Judiciary Republicans Raise Concerns About South Korea Law Targeting American Companies and Online Speech
Summary: U.S. House Judiciary Committee leaders, including Chairman Jim Jordan, criticized South Korea’s amended Information and Communications Network Act, arguing…
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Banks face full liability for voice phishing compensation
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Financial authorities have taken a concrete step toward introducing a long-discussed no-fault compensation scheme for victims of voice phishing, submitting…
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Parliamentary committee refers bill scrapping prosecution’s investigative authority to coordination panel
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A bill aimed at stripping the prosecution of its supplementary investigative authority was referred to a parliamentary agenda coordination committee…
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AMCHAM wraps up Washington mission, launches ‘K-Doorknock’
in News
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) concluded its 2026 Washington Doorknock after holding more than 30 high-level meetings…
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly…
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Lawmakers finally inspect Seoul vote-counting center after 27-day blockade
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Lee proposes golf meeting with opposition lawmakers: PPP officials
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President Lee Jae Myung has proposed a golf meeting with senior lawmakers from the People Power Party (PPP) as part…
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PM nominee calls N. Korea ‘threat, compatriot’
in NewsPrime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Thursday that North Korea is both “a threat and a compatriot” when asked to…
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Coupang fined record 624.7 billion won over massive data breach, unauthorized data collection
South Korea’s data protection regulator on Thursday fined e-commerce company Coupang Corp. a record 624.7 billion won (US$410 million) over…
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“Mass Defections?” Around 1,300 People Power Party Members Declare Support for Democratic Party Daegu mayoral candidate Kim Boo-kyum | ‘광탈인가?’ 이번엔 1,300여 명이 국민의힘 탈당 ‘김부겸 지지 선언’
Roughly 1,300 members of the People Power Party have withdrawn from the party and publicly declared their support for Kim…
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90 lawmakers protest US Republicans for ‘infringing’ on Korea’s judicial sovereignty
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Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea
Should a man whose wife is American and whose two children hold British citizenship lead South Korea’s monetary policy? This…
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90 Korean lawmakers blast US for ‘infringing on judicial sovereignty’ over Coupang probe
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Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches
A proposed South Korean bill that would sanction religious groups accused of systematic political intervention has sparked a fierce backlash…
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Cabinet approves motion to amend some texts in Constitution
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The Cabinet approved a motion Monday to amend some texts in the Constitution, setting the stage for the National Assembly…
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Labor Day set to become public holiday for all workers
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill designating May 1 Labor Day as a public holiday, extending the right…
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FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether US asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun sidestepped questions Tuesday on whether the United States had formally asked South Korea to deploy warships…
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Ruling party voices concerns about possible plunge in exports to Middle East amid escalating war
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The chief policymaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday warned that South Korea’s exports to the…
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South Korea’s 2024 martial law crisis being adapted for big screen
A film tentatively titled “Martial Law 12.3,” which would be the first narrative feature based on former President Yoon Suk…
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Coupang subpoena risks broader Korea-US trade clash
in News
The U.S. Congress has sent a clear signal that it will not sit back if U.S. commercial interests are put…
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PM to meet with presidential chief of staff, ruling party chief over US tariffs
in News
The prime minister is set to hold talks with key ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmakers and the presidential…
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Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약
Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…
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Lawmakers of rival parties propose bill to promote AI-driven research in defense sector
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Lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday introduced…
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Lee to send presidential envoys to Honduras following leadership change
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President Lee Jae Myung is sending two ruling party lawmakers to Honduras this week as his special envoys, Cheong Wa…
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Greenlanders put faith in Europe’s troops and US Congress
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NUUK — Greenlanders were putting cautious hope in all-out efforts to contain U.S. President Donald Trump’s designs on their Arctic…
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New Assembly takes up anti-discrimination bill, reigniting equality debate – The Korea Times
Revised bill seeks to add class-action powers and protect more workers Korea has seen the formal introduction of a comprehensive…
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22nd National Assembly: Widening Ideological Gap Between Major Parties… Even “Hardline” Image Members are Moderate | 22대 국회, 더 벌어진 거대 양당 이념성향···이미지만 ‘강성’인 온건파도
Measurements of ideology scores based on the voting records of National Assembly members reveal that polarization is intensifying, with the…
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Two Democratic Party lawmakers lose seats over election law violations
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“김법석 의장은 어디 있습니까?” Translator: “Where is Bom Kim?” coupang ceo fall guy: “I’m sorry that I don’t speak Korean…”
Harold Rogers is getting grilled by lawmakers for the coupang data breach while covering for his chickenshit boss, Kim Bom,…
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DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical
Calls to support the actor Cho Jin-woong spread among lawmakers in the ruling Democratic Party (DP) after he announced his…
