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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.

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

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.

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

Television personality Jun Hyun-moo has officially apologized for using the term 'knife stabbing' while mentioning a deceased police officer during a broadcast.

Korean figure skaters Lee Hae-in and Cha Jun-hwan performed at a gala in Milan, incorporating elements of traditional Korean music and modern K-pop into their routines.

Kim Nam-jun has resigned as spokesperson for the Blue House to run in the byelection for Incheon Gyeyang, a district previously represented by President Lee Jae-myung.

A research team led by Professor Choi Jun-seok at Sogang University has had their paper accepted at the prestigious International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, addressing issues in large vision-language models.

Former South Korean President Jun Sok-yol was sentenced to life in prison instead of the death penalty, symbolically reflected in his greying hair that represents his political downfall.

Woo Jae-jun has publicly called for the cancellation of Bae Hyun-jin's disciplinary action in the ongoing internal conflict within the People's Power party, but forecasts suggest low chances of cancellation.

Former South Korean President Jun Sok-yol has been sentenced to life in prison after a court found him guilty of insurrection for declaring martial law in December 2024.

The Special Prosecutor's team is conducting a third investigation into prosecutor Eom Hee-jun regarding allegations of unlawful pressure during the Coupang severance payment incident.

Cha Jun-hwan, a South Korean figure skater, changed his free skating program song to 'Balada para un Loco' before the 2026 Winter Olympics, receiving thanks from the daughter of the song's original artist.

The trial for Jun Saito, accused of killing a mother, her husband, and their daughter in Saitama, begins today with the defense arguing that he was not mentally capable of criminal responsibility during the incident.

This article discusses the diverse offerings in South Korean cinemas during the recent holiday period, highlighting significant films and their themes.

Cha Jun-hwan narrowly missed an Olympic medal in figure skating, finishing 4th at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics with just 0.98 points separating him from third place.

Jeon Hong-jun, director of Hanato Integrative Hospital, emphasizes a holistic approach to healing that encompasses the body, mind, and soul.

Hwang Jun-beom has been appointed as the new Newsroom Director of Hankyoreh as of the 13th, following his selection and approval by fellow newsroom reporters.

South Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan prepares for his free skating program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, aiming for his first podium finish after improving from 15th in PyeongChang to 5th in Beijing.

Park Sung-jun, a member of the Democratic Party, stated that the plan for a unified national congress after the local elections is both physically and logically impossible.

Hankyoreh’s journalists were recognized for their investigative reporting on Jun Jae-soo's alleged connections with the Unification Church and money transactions.

Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan secured a place in the free skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics after achieving a personal best score during the short program.

The appointment of Seo Min-seok and Lee Jin-ryeon, linked to controversial pasts, in the Democratic Party has raised eyebrows due to their connections to political factions opposing President Yoon.

Kim Hyung-jun, catcher for NC Dinos, has been selected to join the South Korean team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) after Choi Jae-hoon was injured and unable to compete.

Lee Seong-yoon, a member of the Democratic Party, expresses regret over the controversy surrounding his recommendation of lawyer Jeon Jun-cheol for a special prosecutor position amid allegations of false claims related to a North Korean fund remittance scandal.

An investigation into the death of Coupang worker Jang Deok-jun raises concerns about the Labor Department's thoroughness in examining potential overwork-related causes.

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Miyagi's 4th district election, overcoming established politician Jun Azumi from the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Jun Azumi is projected to lose in Miyagi's 4th district, marking a significant outcome for the Center Party and highlighting patterns in the recent Japanese elections.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has filed a complaint against DB Group's founder for allegedly operating shell affiliates to maintain family control over the company.

The Democratic Party of Korea is facing internal controversy over the recommendation of lawyer Jeon Jun-cheol, who previously represented double-dragon in a scandal involving President Lee Jae-myung.

Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan expressed disappointment over a jump mistake during the team event at the Olympics but is determined to recover for the upcoming individual competition.

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for engaging in party leadership rivalry despite his perceived failure to perform compared to district heads.

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened in Italy with a grand ceremony, highlighting the harmonious blend of Milan's urban and Cortina's mountainous landscapes, marking the first time the Games are held in two cities simultaneously since 2006.

Coupang allegedly attempted to evade liability for the overwork-related death of worker Jang Deok-jun by focusing on evidence of his lack of work performance in CCTV video analysis requested by the government.

Professor Lee Jun-koo of Seoul National University has positively evaluated President Lee Jae-myung's recent actions against multiple property owners, expressing that the president's stance offers a refreshing clarity in the face of vested real estate interests.

A debate format has been agreed upon between Lee Jun-seok and far-right figure Jeon Han-gil concerning theories of election fraud, with Jeon proposing to bring three experts to support his claims.

Following the death of employee Jang Deok-jun due to alleged overwork, Coupang accessed other employees' health records in an apparent attempt to refute the claims, which may violate privacy laws.

The National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee has decided to file a complaint against Prosecutor Um Hee-jun for alleged perjury related to accusations of external pressure in the Coupang investigation.

Koo Jun-yeob, a renowned Taiwanese actor and singer, attended a memorial statue unveiling for his late wife, Shih Hsi-yuan, on the first anniversary of her passing, sharing a heartfelt letter expressing his ongoing grief.

Lee Jun-seok criticized Jang Dong-hyuk's decision to expel former leader Han Dong-hoon as a strategy to eliminate potential competition within the conservative party.

Former Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun has appeared before the police as a defendant, accused of perjury during his testimony in the National Assembly.

Woo Jae-jun, a key member of the People Power Party, stated that the party should respect Jang Dong-hyuk's leadership until the local elections, while also suggesting upcoming court rulings could alter the political climate significantly.

Former Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun is summoned by police to investigate perjury allegations related to his testimony at a parliamentary hearing.

The Democratic Party has nominated former prosecutor Jeon Jun-cheol, while the Justice Innovation Party nominated professor Kwon Chang-young for a special investigation into allegations involving Yoon Seok-yeol and Kim Geon-hee.

Bosnian MMA fighter Erko Jun delighted his fans by singing the famous sevdalinka 'Bosno moja, lijepa mila' in a viral video with Croatian musician Stela Rade.