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

Questions Raised by the News Factory's 'Cancellation of Prosecution' Report

A report from the YouTube channel 'Kim Eo-jun's Humility is Difficult News Factory' alleging a 'transaction for prosecution dismissal' involving the president has sparked significant controversy, demanding a closer look at the journalistic responsibilities surrounding such claims.

Mar 23 β€’ 06:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Does Kim Eo-jun need to apologize for the 'prosecution cancellation transaction theory'? Park Joo-min is the only one who says 'β–³'

Candidates in the Democratic Party's primary for Seoul mayor agree that broadcaster Kim Eo-jun should apologize regarding recent allegations, with some suggesting that the necessity of the apology depends on whether he had prior knowledge of the claims.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police dismiss defamation case against Kim Min-seok; Prime Minister Kim says he does not want punishment

The police dismissed a case of defamation against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun filed by a civic group, supported by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's request for no punishment.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aso: "I can't find the words" - Announcement of the death of his closest aide, Jun Matsumoto

Taro Aso announced the death of Jun Matsumoto, his close aide and former chair of the National Public Safety Commission, during a faction meeting.

Mar 19 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Young-jin: Kim Eo-jun, who fought with Yoon Suk-yeol, seems to be searching for something new now

Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party, criticized media figure Kim Eo-jun's interpretation of Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to the U.S. as a leadership development initiative, calling it a misunderstanding.

Mar 19 β€’ 01:21 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jung Cheong-rae from 'Kim Eo-jun YouTube' says, 'Article 45 of the Major Crime Investigation Agency Law was entirely edited out at the request of the Blue House'

Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, revealed that Article 45 of the Major Crime Investigation Agency Law was radically changed due to a suggestion from the Blue House.

Mar 18 β€’ 01:51 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon Shares Article Mentioning Kim Eo-jun: "Excess That Hinders Reform Should Not Exist"

President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized on social media that unnecessary excess hindering reform should not be tolerated, while sharing criticism aimed at him by broadcaster Kim Eo-jun regarding his commitment to judicial reform.

Mar 17 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The People Power Party decides to conduct a primary election for the Busan mayoral candidate... Change due to internal opposition

The People Power Party in South Korea will hold a primary election to select its candidate for the Busan mayoral position after considerable internal dissent.

Mar 17 β€’ 01:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: 'Isn't Kim Min-seok the heir? Ignore it and have fun.'

Democratic Party member Park Ji-won commented on YouTuber Kim Eo-jun's claim that Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is being groomed as a successor to President Yoon Suk-yeol, suggesting the PM should ignore such speculation and focus on broader political goals.

Mar 17 β€’ 01:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Eo-jun: President Yoon is nurturing Kim Min-seok as the next leader... Kim Min-seok rebuts, 'It’s a martial arts novel.'

Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, responded to broadcaster Kim Eo-jun's suggestion that his U.S. trip was part of a presidential program to cultivate future leaders by labeling the claim as absurd fantasy.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:06 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Life Imprisonment Sentence for Father and Daughter Triple Murder in Hannō City

A court in Saitama has sentenced Jun Saito to life imprisonment for the murders of three family members in Hannō City, a case that stirred public outrage and involved complex issues of accountability.

Mar 16 β€’ 06:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€œKim Eo-jun's broadcast appearances need to be restrained”… distancing from the 'Chungjeongno President' in the ruling party

Ruling party members in South Korea are calling for a distancing from broadcaster Kim Eo-jun's popular YouTube channel following controversial claims made on his program.

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

Jun Jae-soo’s official declaration of candidacy raises questions about the Unification Church bribery investigation

Jun Jae-soo officially declared his candidacy for the Busan mayoral election while questions linger about the ongoing investigation into his alleged bribery connected to the Unification Church.

Mar 15 β€’ 10:27 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Man Charged for Posting Malicious Comments Mimicking Lee Jun-seok's 'Election Remarks'

A man has been charged for posting malicious comments on social media that mirrored controversial remarks made by Lee Jun-seok during last year's presidential debate.

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

Jang Hang-jun: 'Thank you, Elder Eom Heung-do, I couldn’t do it'

Director Jang Hang-jun thanked historical figure Eom Heung-do for his brave actions in retrieving the body of the deposed king Danjong during a recent television appearance.

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

Yang Hyun-jun leads team victory with multi-goals... ahead of Hong Myung-bo’s team European evaluation match with firepower

Yang Hyun-jun scored two goals to lead Celtic to a 3-1 victory against Motherwell, boosting his team's hopes ahead of international matches.

Mar 14 β€’ 23:18 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party responds strongly to rumors of transaction for prosecution cancellation... Kim Eo-jun says 'if you file a complaint, I'll file a counter-complaint'

The Democratic Party of Korea is taking a firm stance against rumors of a deal for prosecution cancellation sparked by YouTuber Kim Eo-jun, which has escalated tensions between the parties involved.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Day I Faced the Sea Cave, a City Child

The story centers around a city child named Jun-su who moves to an island village to live with his grandfather, exploring themes of adaptation and growth.

Mar 13 β€’ 03:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: "Kim Eo-jun is discussing as a journalist... The rumors of 'prosecution cancellation deals' cannot be blamed on News Factory"

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, defended Kim Eo-jun's journalistic approach regarding 'prosecution cancellation' rumors raised on his YouTube show, asserting that all media should be able to discuss such matters.

Mar 13 β€’ 01:32 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

Supreme Court Confirms Invalid Election of Daegu Dong-gu Mayor Yoon Seok-jun Due to Violation of Political Funds Law

The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that invalidates the election of Daegu Dong-gu Mayor Yoon Seok-jun due to violations of election fund regulations.

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

Civic Group Files Complaint Against Jang In-soo and Kim Eo-jun Over Allegations of Case Dismissal Transactions

A civic group has reported Jang In-soo to the police for alleging a transaction related to the dismissal of charges against President Lee Jae-myung during a YouTube broadcast.

Mar 12 β€’ 03:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜King’s Man’ 12 million viewers, Jang Hang-jun says, β€œI want to live freely... I hope to be forgotten soon”

Director Jang Hang-jun expressed his desire to be forgotten quickly despite his film 'King's Man' surpassing 12 million viewers, admitting the pressures of success.

Mar 12 β€’ 01:17 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

The Power of Kim Eo-jun's YouTube Broadcast Shaking the Government and the Ruling Party with 'Allegations of Charge Cancellation Deal'

Kim Eo-jun's YouTube broadcast has been influential in spreading allegations around a charge cancellation deal involving President Lee Jae-myung, impacting the Democratic Party's support base.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:01 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Eo-jun's Broadcast: β€˜Government-Prosecution Transaction Theory on Charges Dismissal’... Democratic Party Responds with β€˜Absurdity and Outrage’

The Democratic Party of Korea has condemned unsubstantiated claims from a YouTube broadcast that suggested a deal between the government and prosecutors to dismiss charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Mar 11 β€’ 01:48 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun emphasizes the importance of stability in military and diplomatic strategies amid global uncertainties.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] The National Power 'Strictly Righteous' Show... Jeon Han-gil is Furious

The article discusses the recent declaration by the National Power party regarding their strict adherence to principles, sparking strong reactions from politicians and commentators.

Mar 10 β€’ 06:25 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Two-Hour Workday? This Is the Future Predicted by the Head of Xiaomi

Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, envisions a future where humans work only two hours a day, transitioning to a three-day workweek largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence.

Mar 9 β€’ 09:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After Denying Electoral Fraud... Lee Jun-seok Proposes Foreign Comment Ban Law 'Revealing Hate'

Lee Jun-seok's proposed law to ban foreign comments on political articles during election periods has sparked controversy over its implications for freedom of expression and potential discrimination.

Mar 9 β€’ 09:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Min-seok says he does not wish for punishment for Kim Eo-jun, who was accused of 'slandering the Prime Minister'

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok expressed his unwillingness to pursue punishment against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, despite allegations of defamation stemming from comments Kim made about government actions.

Mar 9 β€’ 06:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Jun-pyo: Oh Se-hoon Is Characterized by Not Entering Elections He Can't Win

Hong Jun-pyo criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for not applying for the Seoul mayoral candidacy, suggesting he avoids elections he perceives he cannot win.

Mar 9 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Ten Million Director’ Jang Hang-jun to Attend the Danjong Cultural Festival... Tourists Flooding Euiyeongwold due to β€˜The King’s Affection’

Director Jang Hang-jun will attend the Danjong Cultural Festival in Yeongwol, which has seen increased interest following the success of his film β€˜The King’s Affection.’

Mar 9 β€’ 02:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sogang University's Mentoring Center 'Window of Thought' Holds Special Lecture by Hong Seong-jun, Design Director of Bank Salad

Sogang University's Mentoring Center will host a special lecture on navigating the AI era, featuring design expert Hong Seong-jun.

Mar 9 β€’ 01:04 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishiro Ozawa's Close Aide Wins First Election, Preventing Re-election of Incumbent in Oshu City Mayoral Election, Iwate Prefecture

The Oshu City mayoral election saw former prefectural assembly member Hiroshi Gokon, a close aide of politician Ichiro Ozawa, win against the incumbent Jun Kuranari, marking a significant political shift in the region.

Mar 8 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Press Foundation recommends candidates for new executive directors: Kim Hyun-jun, Lim Seok-kyu, and Koo Yong-hwe

The Korean Press Foundation has officially recommended three candidates for the position of executive director to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Mar 6 β€’ 07:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Director Jang Hang-jun of β€˜The King’s Affection’ approaching ten million viewers: 'The reaction that the audience comes in as viewers and comes out as citizens was the most impressive'

Director Jang Hang-jun expresses his gratitude and humility as his film β€˜The King’s Affection’ approaches ten million viewers, citing audience feedback as deeply meaningful.

Mar 6 β€’ 01:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol cannot let go of election fraud claims: 'The debate with Jeon Han-gil was successful'

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol praised a recent debate on election fraud conspiracy theories conducted by far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reformist Party, despite criticisms of the debate's credibility.

Mar 5 β€’ 06:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Director Jang Hang-jun: 'The million promise' was just a joke... Instead, I'll do this

Director Jang Hang-jun, who jokingly promised to change his name and undergo plastic surgery if his film reaches ten million viewers, has changed his stance and will instead host a coffee truck event for fans.

Mar 5 β€’ 01:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"National Assembly, Make a Law to Honor Participants of the Donghak Peasant Revolution and Anti-Japanese Armed Struggles"

Civil society groups in Jeonbuk are urging the National Assembly to legislate to honor the participants of the Donghak Peasant Revolution's anti-Japanese armed struggle.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Traitor Frame' that Destroys Justice [Column by Kang Jun-man]

The column critiques the use of the 'traitor frame' in politics, emphasizing the need for public figures to engage genuinely with counterarguments rather than dismissing them.

Mar 1 β€’ 20:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil Debate Election Fraud...Jang Dong-hyuk Proposes Establishing Election Monitoring TF

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil discussed election fraud in a recent YouTube live debate, prompting Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party to propose the establishment of a task force for election monitoring due to rising public concern about the election system.

Feb 28 β€’ 05:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil's heated debate on election fraud: 'The system has been established in secrecy for 25 years'

In a live-streamed debate, Lee Jun-seok and far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil clashed over unfounded allegations of election fraud in South Korea.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Jun-pyo supports President Yoon's real estate policy, stating that money from real estate will raise the KOSPI

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo expressed support for President Yoon's real estate policies, suggesting that money invested in real estate could positively impact the stock market in South Korea.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Suspicion of Pressure in Coupang Investigation: Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun Indicted Without Arrest

Prosecutors have indicted former Chief Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Dong-hee for abusing their power in connection with the Coupang severance pay investigation.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil, who announced his police attendance, says, 'I will attend the debate with Lee Jun-seok even if I have to wear handcuffs.'

Conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil, accused of defamation by Lee Jun-seok, has stated he will attend a debate on election fraud despite his police summons.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok: 'Hwang Kyo-ahn and Min Kyung-wook should join the debate on election fraud conspiracy theories'

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the Reform Party, urges former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and former lawmaker Min Kyung-wook to participate in an upcoming debate on conspiracy theories regarding election fraud.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Unprecedented Comedy Superstar - Nam-gil": The Founder of Metacomedy, Jung Young-jun, Establishes a Comedy Academy

Jung Young-jun, head of Metacomedy, is set to launch the Metacomedy Academy in March to discover and nurture new comedy talent in Korea.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In Memory of Jesse Jackson [Jang Seok-jun's Progressive Politics]

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his leadership in the African American community and significant influence in Democratic politics.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Former South Korean President Jun appeals against life sentence for rebellion

Former South Korean President Jun has appealed a life sentence handed to him for his role in a rebellion.

Feb 24 β€’ 09:52 UTC

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