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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myung Tae-kyun, a Political Broker, Files a Complaint Against Shin Yong-han, a Democratic Party Candidate for Chungbuk Governor, with the Police

Myung Tae-kyun has filed a police complaint against Shin Yong-han for defamation and violating election laws, accusing Shin of making false claims on television.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: 'Those who think of solidifying the party are just thinking of themselves' regarding Lee Jin-sook's by-election rumors

Former leader of the People Power Party Han Dong-hoon criticized speculations about Lee Jin-sook's candidacy for a congressional by-election, suggesting that it reflects poorly on the party's image.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:39 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutors Intensify Investigation into Kwon Jong-geun and Yoon Han-hong

South Korea's special prosecution team is intensifying investigations into Kwon Jong-geun, former commander of the Special Warfare Command, and Yoon Han-hong, a member of the National Assembly, amid ongoing probes into major scandals.

Mar 22 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Gyeonggi Governor Preliminary Candidates Narrowed Down to Han Joon-ho, Choo Mi-ae, and Kim Dong-yeon

The Democratic Party of Korea has narrowed down its candidates for the Gyeonggi governor position to Han Joon-ho, Choo Mi-ae, and incumbent Kim Dong-yeon for the upcoming June 3 local elections.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:48 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: The People Power Party I Loved Has Become a Party Specializing in Purges and Disciplinary Actions

Han Dong-hoon criticized the People Power Party for turning into a party focused on purges and disciplinary actions against dissenters, calling for a reconstruction of conservative politics to effectively oppose the Yoon Seok-youl administration.

Mar 22 β€’ 06:52 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Heresy of Silence

The article discusses the societal expectations for constant communication and the pressure to abandon silence in contemporary life.

Mar 21 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 β€’ 12:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Obituary for Han Soon-ok

Han Soon-ok, wife of Hwang In-ho and mother to several prominent individuals, has passed away.

Mar 20 β€’ 08:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Gabriel the Angel…’ President Yoon Criticizes Jeong Han-gil’s Broadcast as β€˜Ridiculous’

President Yoon criticized a former teacher’s YouTube broadcast making absurd claims about his alleged plan for asylum in China, prompting a defense from the broadcaster.

Mar 20 β€’ 02:01 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Lee Calls Claims of Secret Foreign Fund Raising 'Pathetic and Malicious'

President Lee criticized YouTuber Jeon Han-gil's allegations of his involvement in foreign slush funds and military information leaks as defamatory and called for accountability.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang to showcase installation work at the Korean hall of the Venice Biennale

Author Han Kang, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, will present her installation work at the Korean pavilion during the 61st International Venice Biennale from May to November.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daegu Mid-Level Purge by Lee Jung-hyun: To Block Han Dong-hoon from Running in By-Elections?

Lee Jung-hyun of the People Power Party's controversial decision to eliminate mid-level candidates in Daegu appears aimed at preventing Han Dong-hoon from entering by-elections.

Mar 19 β€’ 08:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han River Belt: Apartment Prices in Seongdong and Dongjak Also Declined...Spread of Decline from Gangnam

Apartment prices in the Seongdong and Dongjak districts of Seoul's Han River Belt have begun to decline, following a trend that started in the affluent Gangnam area.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Hiding the pro-Yoon sentiment..." Attorney Jeon Han-gil's disguised support for the People Power Party's nomination?

Attorney Lee Seong-jik allegedly concealed his pro-Yoon sentiment while supporting Jeon Han-gil's attempt to secure a nomination with the People Power Party.

Mar 19 β€’ 06:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do: 'Limit the Authority of Inactive Committee Chairs' - Review of National Assembly Law Amendment

Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, called for an amendment to limit the authority of committee chairs in the National Assembly who are not effectively handling legislation, particularly critiquing the opposition party's handling of public livelihood bills.

Mar 19 β€’ 01:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
Sports

The Chinese player gets injured during the World Cup match against Sweden - receives help from the ice

A Chinese player, Han Yu, sustained a knee injury during a World Curling Championship match against Sweden, which impacted the game's dynamics.

Mar 18 β€’ 16:53 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gathering Patriotic Right-Wingers, You Go to Hormuz... Criticism Directed at Jeon Han-gil's 'Deployment Incitement'

Critics have condemned former Korean history professor Jeon Han-gil's push for military deployment to the Hormuz Strait as irresponsible provocation.

Mar 18 β€’ 08:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Decline in 'transaction permit application prices' in Gangnam 3 districts, Yongsan, and Han River belt

Apartment transaction permit application prices in the Gangnam 3 districts and Yongsan have turned to a downward trend, contrasting with continued price increases in other areas of Seoul.

Mar 18 β€’ 03:02 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Central Bank's Digital Currency Utilization 'Han River Project' Phase 2 Commences

The Bank of Korea has officially launched Phase 2 of the Han River Project to establish a digital currency system and commercialize deposit tokens.

Mar 18 β€’ 03:02 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Women's Billiards Six-Time Champion Kim Ga-young: 'I Expect Growth from Juniors Like Han Ji-eun and Jeong Su-bin'

Kim Ga-young expresses satisfaction with her achievements, including six championships, but emphasizes her desire for improvement and is hopeful about the growth of younger players.

Mar 17 β€’ 08:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul apartment official price surges by 18.67%... significant rise in the Han River belt

The official prices of apartments in Seoul have increased by 18.67% this year, more than double the national average increase of 9.16%, highlighting a stark contrast between Seoul and other regions in South Korea.

Mar 17 β€’ 06:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Blocking Han Dong-hoon's Executive Orders': The Democratic Party States That Only Law Can Amend Prosecutor's Job Scope

The Democratic Party of Korea announced that it has eliminated the possibility of prosecutors obtaining indirect investigative powers through executive orders, emphasizing that any amendments to a prosecutor's job scope must be made by law.

Mar 17 β€’ 01:47 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Life & Tech

He writes pedagogically about the disappearance of rituals – but his analysis lacks something

German philosopher Byung-Chul Han critiques the decline of stability and communal rituals in modern society, suggesting a nostalgic perspective in his analysis.

Mar 16 β€’ 17:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Audit Office: 'Ossehun Han River Bus' does not meet speed requirements, making commuting difficult and lacking economic viability

An audit reveals that the Han River Bus project in Seoul, led by Mayor Oh Se-hun, fails to meet speed requirements necessary for effective commuting and raises concerns over its economic viability.

Mar 16 β€’ 09:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Protect Jang Dong-hyuk Rally' by Jeon Han-gil and Ko Seong-guk... Kim Min-soo calls it 'a historic scene'

A rally supporting Jang Dong-hyuk was held by YouTubers advocating for the 'Yoon Again' movement, with political backing from Kim Min-soo of the People Power Party.

Mar 16 β€’ 09:21 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Comprehensive Special Investigation, Search of Yoon Han-hong... Allegations of Favoritism in the Official Residence Construction for 21gram

A special investigation team has conducted a search on lawmaker Yoon Han-hong regarding allegations of favoritism related to the construction of the official residence.

Mar 16 β€’ 08:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The Board of Audit and Inspection finds that the Han River Bus project violated regulations in calculating total project costs and misrepresented speed to push forward the project

The Board of Audit and Inspection revealed that the Seoul Metropolitan Government violated regulations in determining costs for the Han River Bus project and misled the public regarding the project's operational speed to proceed with it.

Mar 16 β€’ 03:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Second Special Investigation: Search and seizure of People Power Party's Yoon Han-hong over suspicions of 'Yoon Seok-yeol's residence relocation'

The special investigation team is conducting a search of lawmaker Yoon Han-hong's residence in relation to allegations of misconduct during the relocation of the presidential residence under former President Yoon Seok-yeol's administration.

Mar 15 β€’ 23:57 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Kim Ga-young wins World Championship for the third consecutive time: 'Thank you for the good energy in Jeju'

Kim Ga-young achieved her third consecutive win at the World Championship held in Jeju, defeating Han Ji-eun in the finals.

Mar 15 β€’ 11:02 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The SNS Debate Between Cho Kuk and Han Dong-hoon: Is a 'Big Match' Anticipated in the By-Election?

Cho Kuk and Han Dong-hoon have engaged in a social media dispute, using derogatory terms against each other while hinting at a possible matchup in an upcoming legislative by-election in South Korea.

Mar 15 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Joon-pyo Directly Criticizes Oh Se-hoon: 'The Han River Bus is Nothing but a Sightseeing Boat'

Former Daegu mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticized Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon for his initiation of the Han River Bus project, claiming it resembles merely a sightseeing service without necessary infrastructure.

Mar 15 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea-India Trade Ministers' Meeting Discusses Deepening Trade and Investment Cooperation

Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-goo met with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss the resumption of negotiations to improve the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Korea and India.

Mar 15 β€’ 02:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rising Star Han Ji-eun Advances to World Championship Finals... 'I Exhausted 100% Energy to Win'

Han Ji-eun made it to the finals of the World Championship after a tense semi-final match, expressing that she gave everything she had to secure her victory.

Mar 14 β€’ 08:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Yoon Seok-yeol's Lackey" "Flattering Lee Jae-myung"... The Social Media Clash Between Cho Kuk and Han Dong-hoon

A social media clash erupts between Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, and Han Dong-hoon, former leader expelled from the People Power Party, over recent statements regarding their political affiliations and actions.

Mar 14 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Ten Years Since the Winner of β€˜The Vegetarian’ Won the Booker Prize... The Value of 'Non-Anglophone Novels' Spread to the World

The international Booker Prize celebrates a decade since it awarded its first recipient, highlighting the influence of non-Anglophone literature globally.

Mar 13 β€’ 22:05 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: 'Betrayer? It was South Korea that appointed me, not Yoon Seok-yeol.'

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon defended himself against accusations of betrayal, asserting that he was appointed by the nation rather than by Yoon Seok-yeol.

Mar 13 β€’ 08:34 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Jun-ho: Kim Eo-jun should apologize and prevent recurrence... Kim Eo-jun: I will counter with false accusations

Han Jun-ho, a member of the Democratic Party, has urged Kim Eo-jun to take responsibility and apologize regarding a controversy that erupted on Kim's YouTube channel.

Mar 13 β€’ 00:57 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Fair Trade Commission appoints Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo as new non-executive members

Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo have been appointed as new non-executive members of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea.

Mar 13 β€’ 00:57 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sogang University Media & Entertainment Department's Han Ju-seong and Yoo Min-woo Win Grand Prize at the First Lotte Foundation Social Contribution Video Contest

Students from Sogang University's Media & Entertainment Department won the grand prize at a video contest organized by the Lotte Foundation for their insightful portrayal of supporting visually impaired individuals.

Mar 13 β€’ 00:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
World

What China Seeks by Approving an 'Ethnic Unity' Law That Imposes Han Culture

China's new 'ethnic unity' law aims to promote integration among its 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, but raises concerns about the potential erosion of minority rights.

Mar 13 β€’ 00:46 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Air Reacquires In-flight Meal Business, Acquiring 80% Stake in C&D Services

Korean Air has decided to reacquire the in-flight meal business it sold during the COVID-19 pandemic, purchasing 80% of C&D Services from Han & Company.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

China plans to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by human rights organizations

China is set to approve a controversial 'ethnic unity' law that promotes the Mandarin language and aims to enforce policies of assimilation into the Han majority.

Mar 12 β€’ 09:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on March 13

Several notable events and recognitions in South Korea are highlighted, including the 63rd anniversary of Han sung Enterprise and awards received by Hanyang University professors.

Mar 12 β€’ 09:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
World

China approved a law on ethnic unity that critics say will weaken minorities

China has approved a new law aimed at strengthening national identity among 55 ethnic minority groups, but critics argue it will further undermine the identities of those not belonging to the majority Han ethnicity.

Mar 12 β€’ 08:51 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Apartment prices in the Han River belt turn to decline after 56 weeks, following the Gangnam 3 district

As the end of the tax exemption for multiple homeowners approaches, apartment prices in Seoul's Gangnam area have fallen for three consecutive weeks.

Mar 12 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil explains the reason for reversing his departure from the party: 'Jang Dong-hyuk's true feelings are about Yoon Again'

Former lecturer Jeon Han-gil has reversed his decision to leave the People Power Party, believing that party leader Jang Dong-hyuk's true feelings align with supporting a political comeback for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Mar 12 β€’ 05:58 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-Hyuk: 'Stop Discussions on Disciplinary Actions Against Pro-Han Dong-Hoon Befo...

Jang Dong-Hyuk requests that discussions on disciplinary actions within the People Power Party be postponed until after the local elections.

Mar 12 β€’ 00:42 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Debate Between Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil: More Harm Than Good

The article discusses the rise of provocative political activities in South Korea, exemplified by figures like Jeon Han-gil, and the potential dangers they pose to public discourse and societal stability.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Sang-min: It seems that Yoon Seok-yeol had no intention of holding a National Security Council meeting during the emergency martial law declaration... Testifies in Han Deok-soo's trial

Lee Sang-min, former Minister of the Interior, testified that he believes former President Yoon Seok-yeol had no intention of convening a National Security Council meeting before declaring a state of emergency.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Transgender... A 5-character acceptance speech [Han Chae-yun's Post-Rain Rainbow]

The article discusses the powerful acceptance speech of transgender musician Kira at the 23rd Korean Popular Music Awards, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community in South Korea.

Mar 11 β€’ 08:50 UTC

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