Aftershocks of the Judicial Three Laws... Pressures for Justice Chief Cho’s Resignation and the Ruling Party’s Outside Protests, What’s the Conclusion?
The article discusses the political turmoil surrounding Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-daeh amid calls for his resignation and protests from the opposition party following the passage of the controversial 'Judicial Three Laws.'
Exclusive: Kang Sun-woo, who claimed 'youth women nominations,' accused of favoritism for high-value sponsor's daughter
Kang Sun-woo, an independent former Democratic Party lawmaker arrested over bribery allegations, is accused of exerting influence during the 2022 local elections to secure a nomination for the daughter of a wealthy political donor.
The candidate for mayor of Cheongju, Yoo Hyeong-yeol, has entered his 10th day of hunger strike
Yoo Hyeong-yeol, a Democratic Party candidate for the Cheongju mayor position, is on his tenth day of a hunger strike to protest his candidacy status.
Controversy over 'Incitement of Rebellion' in North Jeolla Provokes Heated Exchange Between Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek Ahead of Nomination Announcement
The controversy surrounding the alleged incitement of rebellion during a state of emergency in North Jeolla is intensifying, with political figures Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek exchanging heated accusations.
Single Candidacy Park Chan-dae: "We will create a winning breeze starting from Incheon"
The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated Park Chan-dae as its sole candidate for the Incheon mayoral election, marking a significant step in the party's election strategy.
9 out of 10 Local Leaders in Northern Gyeonggi Province are from the People Power Party... How Successful will they be in Defending their Positions against the Democratic Party's Return Match?
In the upcoming June 3 local elections, the focus is on whether the incumbent leaders from the People Power Party in Northern Gyeonggi Province can maintain their positions against the Democratic Party's attempts to reclaim power.
Jeong Cheong-rae: 'There is an appropriate timing for resignation' towards Cho Hee-dae... Drawing a line for 'impeachment' for now
Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae urged Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to clarify his position on resignation while members of the ruling coalition discuss the possibility of impeachment.
Democratic Party Reinitiates Merger Discussions with Innovation Party and Forms 'Preparation Committee for Alliance and Integration'
The Democratic Party of Korea has established a preparation committee aimed at discussing potential merger and alliance strategies with the Innovation Party.
Democratic Party Nominates Park Chan-dae as Candidate for Incheon Mayor... Second Uncontested Nomination Following Woo Sang-ho
The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated Park Chan-dae as their uncontested candidate for the mayor of Incheon in the upcoming local elections.
Park Soo-hyun asks Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, "Will the rotten smell disappear if you hide behind the Constitution and laws in your judicial robes?"
Park Soo-hyun, the spokesperson of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticizes Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for claiming that the recent 'judicial reform laws' would not benefit citizens, questioning the implications of judicial decisions favoring certain individuals.
The Legislative Process of the 'Judicial Reform' Cannot Be a Pretext... The Completeness of Reform Must Be Improved
The Democratic Party's judicial reform bills, which include an increase in Supreme Court justices, have passed the National Assembly, prompting calls for careful deliberation and public discussion due to their significant implications.
Cho Hee-dae: 'Judicial System Undermined Without Basis'... Direct Rebuttal of Court Distrust
Korea’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae expressed strong opposition to the newly instituted judicial reforms and highlighted the growing tension between the judiciary and the ruling Democratic Party.
[Breaking News] The arrest warrant examination for Kang Seon-woo, suspected of receiving 'nomination bribes', begins... "I will explain in court"
Kang Seon-woo, an independent lawmaker previously with the Democratic Party, faces a pre-arrest examination related to allegations of receiving bribes for political nominations.
Democratic Party: 'Should We Retain or Replace?'... 100% Preliminary Election with Party Members is a Variable
The Democratic Party of Korea focuses on selecting candidates for the Gyeonggi Province governor race, emphasizing the importance of party member votes in determining the outcome.
‘Jaemyeong’s Village’ Member Choi Min-hee Expelled: “Trust Must Not Be Based on Irrationality”
Choi Min-hee, a member of the Democratic Party, expressed her belief that the trust of the fan cafe ‘Jaemyeong’s Village’ should not rely on irrational expulsion after she was forcibly removed from the group.
Han Byeong-do criticizes the People's Power's march to the Blue House as a cowardly tail wagging towards the 'Yoon Again' faction.
Han Byeong-do, leader of the Democratic Party's floor, criticizes the People's Power for marching to the Blue House in protest against judicial reforms, calling it a cowardly act that seeks to appease the extreme right.
Democratic Party's Five-way Contest for Seoul Mayor and Gyeonggi Province Governor
The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to hold primaries for candidates in four regions, including Seoul and Gyeonggi, for the upcoming local elections, resulting in a five-way contest for the mayoral position in Seoul after the disqualification of one candidate.
Park Hong-geun of the Fourth-Term Senior Figures: 'Stability'... The Selection of Park Yong-jin as a Message of 'Unity'
President Lee Jae-myung's nomination of Park Hong-geun as the minister candidate for the Ministry of Strategy and Finance reflects an aim to enhance governance speed in the second year of his presidency, emphasizing both practicality and stability.
“Are you investigating the President’s channel just because there is no handshake scene?”...Choi Min-hee also expelled from Lee Jae-myung’s fan cafe
Choi Min-hee, a member of the Democratic Party, has been expelled from the 'Jaemyeong's Village' fan cafe of President Lee Jae-myung due to a controversial comment regarding the lack of handshake footage from a video.
Han Byeong-do: 'Special Law on Investment in the U.S. Must Be Processed by the 9th; Major Decision If the People Power Party Does Not Cooperate'
Han Byeong-do, the leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized the urgency of passing the Special Law on Investment in the U.S. by September 9 and threatened a significant decision if the opposition party does not cooperate.
Democratic Party confirms preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the June 3 local elections, additional recruitment in Busan
The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the upcoming local elections, while also planning additional candidate recruitment in Busan.
Song Young-gil climbs Mount Gyeongyang barefoot... "I will walk again with those who shared the pain"
Song Young-gil, the former leader of the Democratic Party, expressed his intention to walk again with those who share pain as he climbed Mount Gyeongyang barefoot, reflecting on his political journey and recent challenges.
Park Ji-won: Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae Must Bear Responsibility and Resign
South Korean lawmaker Park Ji-won demands the resignation of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae in light of recent controversies surrounding judicial reforms.
Will Han Dong-hoon Run as an Independent? The Worst-Case Scenario is a Split in the Conservative Camp Leading to a Democratic Party Victory
Former leader of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, announces he will not run in the upcoming national assembly elections, despite early hopes for his political career.
Processing the 'Judicial Three Laws' Democratic Party 'Has Written a Page in History'… Pressure for Jo Hee-dae's Resignation
The Democratic Party of Korea has successfully passed the 'Judicial Three Laws' following an extended filibuster, and is now pressuring the Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae to resign amid internal turmoil in the judiciary.
An Era of 26 Supreme Court Justices...To Prevent Weakness in Lower Courts, Research Judges Must Be Increased
A recent bill to increase South Korea's Supreme Court justices from 14 to 26 has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on lower court capacities and the independence of judicial interpretations.
Jang Dong-hyuk's Unexpected 'Election Fraud Monitoring TF' Draws 'Absurd Conspiracy Theories' from the Democratic Party
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the ruling People Power Party, announced the formation of a task force to monitor the upcoming local elections, prompting criticism from opposition figures who describe his actions as an attempt to exploit unfounded election fraud claims.
Chungnam·Daejeon 'Integrated Law Suspension' Turmoil... Democrats Call 'Maehyang Five Evils', Kim Tae-heum from the National Power Says 'Let's Discuss'
Tensions escalate over the proposed administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, as the Democratic Party protests against National Power politicians, prompting discussions on the validity of the integration.
The Lee Jae-myung Effect Propels the Democratic Party, Leaving Only Extreme Conservatives in the Support Base of the People Power Party
Recent polls indicate an increase in support for the Democratic Party and a significant decline for the People Power Party ahead of upcoming local elections in South Korea.
Completion of 'Judicial 3 Laws' Legislation... Ruling Party Considers Additional Legislation like 'Abolition of Court Administration Office'
The Democratic Party of Korea has completed the legislation of the 'Judicial 3 Laws' aimed at judicial reform, amid opposition from the People Power Party.
Song Eon-seok: President Yoon should exercise veto power on the three judicial destruction laws
Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, urges President Yoon to exercise his veto against the proposed judicial laws to ensure proper public discourse and bipartisan agreement.
Democratic Party removes 'punishment for disseminating false information' clause from referendum law just before submission of amendment
The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to remove a clause punishing the dissemination of false information regarding early voting and referendums from the referendum law amendment submitted to the National Assembly.
Korea criminalizes 'perversion of justice,' with judges, prosecutors facing up to 10 years
South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.
Democratic Party's '1st Candidate' for Gangwon Governor is Woo Sang-ho... Possibility of Direct Confrontation with Kim Jin-tae of the National Power Party
The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated former presidential chief of staff Woo Sang-ho as its candidate for the Gangwon governor in the upcoming local elections.
The Democratic Party's Leadership Visits Daegu, 'Heart of Conservatism', Targeting Gaps Amid Rifts in the People Power Party
The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.
'Judicial 3 Laws' Bring Frustration to the Judiciary... Park Young-jae Resigns as Head of the Court Administration Office
South Korea's Supreme Court Justice Park Young-jae announced his resignation as head of the Court Administration Office amid the controversial passage of the 'Judicial 3 Laws' led by the ruling Democratic Party.
[Breaking] Park Young-jae, Chief of the Court Administration Office, Resigns in Protest of the Enforcement of the 'Three Judicial Laws'
Park Young-jae, the Chief of the Court Administration Office, has resigned in protest against the enforcement of the 'Three Judicial Laws' pushed by the ruling Democratic Party.
Song Eon-seok, after the failure of Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination by 8 votes, said, 'Some party members were unable to participate in the vote, I apologize'
Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party for disrupting bipartisan agreement after Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination to the Broadcast, Media, and Communications Committee failed by eight votes in the National Assembly, while also apologizing for the low participation of his party's members.
Jeong Cheong-rae: 'The three judicial reform laws will soon be completed... it's time for Chief Justice Cho Hee-da to consider his position'
Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, stated that the ongoing judicial reform laws would soon be completed and suggested that Chief Justice Cho Hee-da should reconsider his position.
Song Young-gil returns to the Democratic Party... Jeong Cheong-rae says "Expecting a significant role"
The Democratic Party of Korea has approved the return of former leader Song Young-gil following his acquittal in a corruption trial.
Song Young-gil: 'Running for Incheon Gyeyang is a return to my original ground... The will of the people and party members is important'
Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil reaffirms his intention to run for the Incheon Gyeyang parliamentary by-election, emphasizing the importance of the public and party members' opinions in the decision-making process by the party leadership.
[Editorial] The Last-Minute Amendment of the Misapplication of Law Crime, Legislative Completeness of Reform Process Must Be Enhanced
The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.
Passing of the Law Against Distortion of Law..."Due to Strong Supporters, Deliberation Was Not Properly Conducted"
The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing intentional legal distortion by judges and prosecutors, amidst concerns over the rushed legislative process.
Recommendation for Chun Young-sik, a member of the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee, rejected
A proposal by the ruling People Power Party to appoint Chun Young-sik to the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee has been rejected by the National Assembly, while the Democratic Party's proposal for Go Min-soo passed successfully.
[Breaking News] The amendment bill on 'distortion of law' passed in the National Assembly
The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.
Conflict among Democratic Party's Gyeonggi Province candidates over Shin Yong-han's 'Park Geun-hye administration history'
Democratic Party primary candidates in Chungbuk are clashing over the candidacy of Shin Yong-han, who has referenced his experience under the Park Geun-hye government.
Kim Kyo-hung also withdraws, supports Park Chan-dae...Preparing for Incheon mayoral candidates
Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.
The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee to Remain Until President Lee's Indictment is Cancelled
The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee announced it will continue its operations until President Lee's indictment is cancelled, despite calls for its dissolution following the establishment of a new official party organization.
Democratic Party to Introduce 'Minimum Guarantee System' for Rent Fraud Deposits to Ensure Recovery of Certain Proportion
The South Korean government and ruling party plan to introduce a 'minimum guarantee system' to help victims of rent fraud recover a portion of their rental deposits.
‘Original pro-Lee Jae-myung’ Kim Young-jin: ‘Tracing the genealogy of ‘New Lee Jae-myung’ is not a desirable phenomenon’
Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed concerns over the recent internal factionalism based on the term 'New Lee Jae-myung', stating that it is not a desirable phenomenon.