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

Han Byeong-do, regarding the release of Kim Seong-tae's transcript, says "It is the National Assembly's duty to investigate the truth of the prosecution's manipulation of charges"

Han Byeong-do emphasizes the need for a parliamentary investigation following the release of Kim Seong-tae's transcript, claiming it reveals serious misconduct by the prosecution.

Mar 5 β€’ 01:51 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€œDraft Trump's Son Into the Army!” Will American Public Outrage Be Met?

There is growing public opposition to U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, leading to a satirical campaign calling for the conscription of Barron Trump, President Trump's youngest son.

Mar 5 β€’ 01:51 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joint Investigation of Religion and Politics, Kim Kyu-Hwan's 'Unification Church Bribery' Suspicions Under Second Investigation

The joint investigation team probing the allegations of collusion between religion and politics has summoned Kim Kyu-Hwan for a second investigation regarding bribery from the Unification Church.

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

Lee Seong-gwon: If elections are held tomorrow, we would face a defeat similar to that of 2018... we must exclude party officials who sympathize with the Yoon Again faction

Lee Seong-gwon warns that holding elections tomorrow could lead to catastrophic results for the party akin to the 2018 local elections.

Mar 4 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trial of Insurrection: First Hearing on β€˜Yoon Seok-yeol’s Interference with Arrest’

The Seoul High Court began its first trial regarding former President Yoon Seok-yeol's alleged interference with an arrest related to insurrection charges.

Mar 4 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol's side brings in the judgment of Ji-kwon as 'martial law cabinet meeting is also an act of governance'

The trial concerning former President Yoon Seok-yeol's obstruction of arrest and infringement of councilors' right to deliberation began in earnest at the Seoul High Court.

Mar 4 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kang Hye-kyung: 'Manipulated Polls to Narrow Gap Between Na Kyung-won and Oh Se-hoon'... Oh Se-hoon: 'It's Just Hear-say'

A witness in the trial concerning allegations of bribery in Oh Se-hoon's polling practices claimed that polls were manipulated in his favor, which Oh Se-hoon has denied.

Mar 4 β€’ 11:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutors Clear Former Supreme Court Chief Kim Myung-soo of Charges for Rejecting Judge's Resignation

Prosecutors in South Korea decided not to indict former Supreme Court Chief Kim Myung-soo over allegations of improperly rejecting a judge's resignation.

Mar 4 β€’ 11:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China's Two Sessions Have Commenced... "No Country Should Act Recklessly"

China's Two Sessions, its largest political event of the year, commenced with strong statements against reckless international actions, particularly targeting the United States amid rising global tensions.

Mar 4 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

News on March 5

This article provides obituary information regarding the passing of Park Hyomin, a political consultant, and the arrangements for his funeral.

Mar 4 β€’ 09:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Not just the broadcast screen [Obscura]

The article discusses the upcoming verdict in the trial of former President Yoon Seok-youl related to charges of leading a rebellion, focusing on restrictions regarding media access to the courtroom.

Mar 4 β€’ 08:50 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In just four days, 110,000 followers... President Yoon on TikTok, elementary students request 'please postpone the start of school'

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rapidly gained a following on TikTok, attracting 110,000 followers in four days while students express their desire for a delayed return to school.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:39 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Agreement to Process Special Law on US Investment in National Assembly on 12th... β€œThank you” β€œNational Interest Perspective”

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have agreed to process the Special Law on US Investments in the National Assembly on the 12th, emphasizing its importance for national interests and thanking each other for their cooperation.

Mar 4 β€’ 06:29 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] President Yoon's Direct Attack on 'Prosecutorial Manipulation'

President Yoon criticizes alleged manipulative actions by prosecutors, comparing them to more severe crimes.

Mar 4 β€’ 06:29 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Heart of Gyeonggi Province, 'Four Special Cities'... The Largest Battleground in the June Local Elections

The upcoming local elections in June are set to make the 'Four Special Cities' of Gyeonggi Province major battlegrounds, as they represent a significant portion of the province's population and political dynamics.

Mar 4 β€’ 05:54 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jo Hee-dae accepts Park Young-jae's resignation as head of the Court Administration Office... successor undecided

The Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae has accepted Park Young-jae's resignation from his position as the head of the Court Administration Office, with no successor appointed yet.

Mar 4 β€’ 04:43 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 β€’ 02:58 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'Conspiracy theory of indictment before the election'... remained silent on question of polling commission to Myung-tae-kyun

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon claims that the timing of his indictment is suspiciously aligned with the upcoming election, raising concerns over political motivations.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Combined Investigation Headquarters investigates former Unification Church Secretary-General Jeong Won-ju over allegations of money delivery to politicians

The Combined Investigation Headquarters is interrogating former Unification Church Secretary-General Jeong Won-ju regarding allegations of delivering money to politicians related to the church.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yong-tae: 'Struggling Without Reform Only Confirms the Yoon Again Party'

Kim Yong-tae, a member of the People Power Party, argues that without reform, the party's actions merely reaffirm their support for the 'Yoon Again' approach.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] The Ruling Party's Struggles After 'Yoon Again' and Street Protests

The article discusses ongoing political disputes and strategies within South Korea's ruling party following recent controversies and street protests.

Mar 4 β€’ 00:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Yong-jin: 'I am not a defector, but a person of Lee Jae-myung, a person of the Lee Jae-myung government'

Park Yong-jin asserted his allegiance to President Lee Jae-myung, clarifying his appointment as deputy chairman of the Regulatory Reform Committee during a recent radio interview.

Mar 4 β€’ 00:37 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
World

North Korea announces elections to the People’s Assembly on March 15

North Korea will hold elections on March 15 to select delegates for its Supreme People's Assembly, likely in preparation for a new parliamentary session.

Mar 3 β€’ 21:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Illusion of 'Conservatism in Youth'

A columnist critiques the perception of youth conservatism in South Korea and reflects on the changing role of young people in the democratic history of the nation.

Mar 3 β€’ 20:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Breaking: Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung Arrested over Allegations of Illegal Political Donations of 100 Million Won

Kang Seon-woo, an independent member of the National Assembly, along with former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung, has been arrested for alleged violations of political fundraising laws involving a 100 million won donation.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Disciplinary Action Requested Against Lawmakers Following Han Dong-hoon's Path

Members of South Korea's ruling party have filed a complaint with the ethics committee against several lawmakers who accompanied former party leader Han Dong-hoon on a schedule in Daegu.

Mar 3 β€’ 12:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ruling and opposition parties talk about the failure of the integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon, but 'tug of war' is expected to continue in March

Discussions between South Korea's ruling and opposition parties on the administrative integration bill for Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon have not reached a conclusion, but additional negotiations are anticipated to proceed in March.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Hee-dae refuses to resign under pressure, saying, 'I will fulfill the mission imposed by the Constitution'

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae has publicly stated his intention to remain in office despite mounting pressure for his resignation amid ongoing legal reforms in South Korea.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:07 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Young-gil vs. Kim Nam-joon: A Tactical Battle Over the Incheon Gyeyang-u by-election

A political rivalry is intensifying between Song Young-gil and Kim Nam-joon as they vie for candidacy in the Incheon Gyeyang-u by-election, a region previously represented by President Lee Jae-myung.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

O Young-hoon's Book Event in Jeju: Only Cash Accepted for Book Sales, 'No Receipt Provided'

O Young-hoon, the governor of Jeju, held a book concert presenting his policies, accepting only cash for book purchases, which drew criticism amidst an upcoming election.

Mar 3 β€’ 08:46 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Condemnation of the 'Judicial Three Bills' March by the People's Power Party Only Boosts 'Yoon Again'... 'Is This the Best We Can Do?'

The People's Power Party held a march to protest the recently passed 'Judicial Three Bills,' with participants chanting slogans in support of President Yoon, raising questions about the effectiveness of such demonstrations.

Mar 3 β€’ 08:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Revived Planning and Budget Ministry: Expectations for Early Stabilization with the Nomination of Four-term Senior Park Hong-keun as Minister

Park Hong-keun has expressed his commitment to prioritize national duties over his previous plans to run for Seoul Mayor after being nominated as the Minister of Planning and Budget in South Korea.

Mar 3 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump mentions 'ground troops', but faces triple burdens of capability, inventory, and politics

Donald Trump has shown a tough stance towards Iran by mentioning the possibility of deploying ground troops, but assessments suggest that the potential for such deployment is low due to military, legal, and political constraints.

Mar 3 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will President Yoon's Bundang Apartment Sell? Hong Ik-pyo Chief of Staff Says 'A Buyer Has Come Forward'

A prospective buyer has emerged for the apartment in Bundang, owned by President Yoon and his wife, which has been listed for sale at a price lower than the market rate.

Mar 3 β€’ 06:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovation Party submits disciplinary motion against National Power's Seo Myung-ok for 'assault with a placard'

The Korea Innovation Party has submitted a disciplinary motion against National Power's Seo Myung-ok for allegedly assaulting a fellow lawmaker with a placard in the National Assembly.

Mar 3 β€’ 05:55 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[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.

Mar 3 β€’ 05:55 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Board of Audit and Inspection restructured from β€˜Political Audit’ controversy to Anti-Corruption Investigation Bureau

The Board of Audit and Inspection of South Korea is restructuring its special investigation division to focus on anti-corruption efforts rather than politically motivated audits under the previous administration.

Mar 3 β€’ 03:34 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 β€’ 02:59 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul High Court Approves Broadcast of Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's Appeal Hearing

The Seoul High Court has allowed the broadcasting of former President Yoon Suk-yeol's appeal hearing regarding charges of interfering with a special law enforcement operation.

Mar 3 β€’ 02:59 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 β€’ 01:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Sang-hyun, who defended the coup, sends a letter to Yoon Suk-yeol asking for 'historical resolution'

Yoon Sang-hyun, a member of the People Power Party who defended the coup, sent a letter to imprisoned former President Yoon Suk-yeol requesting a 'historical resolution' from him regarding the party's direction.

Mar 3 β€’ 01:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Eon-seok: 'Judicial reform laws are brainwashing that deceives the public, big brother-style language manipulation'

Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized recently passed judicial reform laws, claiming they are a guise for judicial destruction and a form of political manipulation that deceives the public.

Mar 3 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Senior Secretary Hong Ik-pyo: "The appointment of Minister Park Hong-geun will not affect the Seoul mayoral situation"

Senior Secretary Hong Ik-pyo commented that the appointment of Park Hong-geun as Minister of the Planning and Budget will not significantly impact the dynamics of the Seoul mayoral race.

Mar 3 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] Jang Dong-hyuk's 'Conspiracy Coordination on Election Fraud'

The article discusses Jang Dong-hyuk's involvement in promoting conspiracy theories related to election fraud in South Korea.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: Is the accompaniment by pro-Han Dong-hoon lawmakers in Daegu an 'act'...? An 'after-dinner' act

Former representative Han Dong-hoon refuted claims by the ruling party's leader that his recent Daegu visit with pro-Han lawmakers constituted an improper act, describing it instead as a supportive gesture.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hankyoreh Cartoon Panel for March 3

The article features the cartoon panel from Hankyoreh titled 'Hankyoreh Cartoon Panel for March 3'.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun and Hwang Jong-woo Nominated as Minister Candidates

The South Korean government nominated Park Hong-geun and Hwang Jong-woo for the positions of Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Minister of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, respectively.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Pro-Japanese Sentiment is Normal" - Controversial Remarks by Lee Byung-tae... Controversy Over Appointment of Jeong Il-yeon, Lawyer in North Korea Remittance Case

Lee Byung-tae, a controversial figure in South Korea, has been appointed alongside Jeong Il-yeon, a lawyer involved in a high-profile North Korea remittance case, raising public concerns.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Anxiety Between Tears and Fireworks… Where is Iran Going After Khamenei?

The death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered conflicting reactions among citizens, with some mourning his passing while others celebrate the event, highlighting a potential turning point in Iran's future.

Mar 2 β€’ 09:58 UTC

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