President Yoon: 'North Korea’s insults and threats do not help peace'
President Yoon expressed disappointment over North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's comments branding South Korea as a 'thorough enemy,' reaffirming the commitment to peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
Notification for February 27
Yongin University held an inauguration ceremony for its new president, Park Yoon-kyu, on February 25, while various other significant appointments and events were reported from Korea.
President Yoon: 'Accelerate housing supply including third new towns' order
President Yoon has instructed to expedite the development of public housing sites in the metropolitan area, including the third new towns, emphasizing the need for efficient progress.
The National Human Rights Commission to express opposition to President Yoon's discussion on lowering the age of delinquent minors
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has decided to maintain its opposition to lowering the age for delinquent minors following President Yoon's suggestion to discuss the matter.
Paris Baguette and Tous les Jours to Lower Bread Prices Following President Yoon's Criticism of Price Collusion
In response to President Yoon's pressure to reduce prices due to alleged price collusion, major Korean bakery chains have announced price cuts on various bread products and cakes.
Special counsel appeals Yoon’s life sentence, seeking stronger penalty
A special counsel team has appealed the life sentence given to former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, arguing that the sentence is too lenient.
President and First Lady Visit 'Our Lee Soon-shin' Exhibition
President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Hyekyung visited the 'Our Lee Soon-shin' exhibition at the National Museum of Korea, engaging warmly with citizens and showcasing cultural heritage.
President Yoon: 'Normalization of Capital Markets is Reality... Possible to dismantle the Real Estate Republic'
President Yoon Suk-yeol stated that the normalization of South Korea's capital markets is underway and expressed optimism about dismantling the existing real estate dynamics that have hindered the economy.
President Yoon: 'We must reflect on whether past insults toward North Korea have helped peace'
President Yoon Suk-yeol urges reflection on past hostile actions against North Korea, emphasizing the need for continuous efforts to build trust and improve inter-Korean relations.
Yoon Seok-yeol Notifies Non-Attendance at Itaewon Disaster Special Investigation Committee Hearing Due to 'Trial Response' Reasons.
Former President Yoon Seok-yeol has notified the Special Investigation Committee regarding the Itaewon disaster that he will not attend the hearing scheduled for next month, citing the need to focus on his trial.
President Yoon's approval rating at 67%, the highest since inauguration... 62% say 'multi-home policy was good'
President Yoon's approval rating has risen to 67%, reaching a record high since he took office, with many respondents supporting his housing policy.
Yoon Seok-yeol Compared to Victims of the Inhyeokdang Incident by the National Power Party… "Needs to Apologize to the Families"
A high-ranking official from the National Power Party criticized the first instance verdict against former President Yoon Seok-yeol, drawing parallels to historical judicial injustices.
President Yoon: 'Public officials who falsely reported illegal valley facilities will be given a chance to report again'
President Yoon has urged officials involved in the crackdown on illegal use of river and valley facilities to take the final opportunity to report accurately or face serious repercussions.
Special Prosecutor Also Appeals Life Sentence for Former President Yoon Regarding State of Emergency in South Korea
The special prosecutor has filed an appeal against the life sentence given to former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for his role in a state of emergency declared in December 2024, citing errors in fact and law.
Legislation Announcement to Abolish Limits on Whistleblower Rewards for Stock Manipulation... President Yoon Says 'Stock Manipulation Leads to Ruin! Well Done'
President Yoon praised the decision to eliminate the maximum cap on rewards for reporting stock manipulation, allowing rewards up to 30% of the illegally obtained gains.
President Yoon: K-Culture Must Lead to Tourism in South Korea
President Yoon emphasized the need for K-Culture to contribute to the growth of tourism in South Korea and introduced measures to eliminate overpricing in the tourism sector.
President Yoon: “Signs of money previously stalled in real estate flowing into productive capital markets are positive”
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed optimism about the movement of capital out of the real estate sector into more productive markets during a meeting with senior members of the Democratic Party.
President Yoon: Money Stuck in Real Estate Flowing Positively... Jeong Cheong-rae: National Normalization Leads to Stock Market Normalization
The leaders emphasized the recent rise in South Korea's stock market and the positive implications of redeployed real estate funds during a press briefing.
Park Jeong-hoon criticizes military prosecutors in trial over 'insubordination' charges as 'hounds of power'
Former Marine Corps investigator Park Jeong-hoon criticized military prosecutors as 'hounds of power' during his trial related to charges of insubordination after revealing pressure from former President Yoon Seok-youl.
[Breaking News] The special prosecutor's office appeals the life sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection offenses
The special prosecutor's office has appealed a life sentence given to former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection charges.
[Editorial] PPP's refusal to cut ties with Yoon will be its undoing
The People Power Party continues to support former President Yoon Suk-yeol despite his conviction for insurrection, risking further backlash from voters.
President Yoon: 'We must root out the malicious overcharging'
President Yoon has emphasized the need for qualitative growth in the tourism sector to reach the target of 30 million foreign tourists by 2030.
President Yoon's Luncheon with Democratic Party Advisory Board... “National Integration is Still Lacking”
President Yoon emphasizes the need for national unity during a luncheon with the Democratic Party Advisory Board, acknowledging ongoing shortcomings in integration efforts.
President Yoon: 'Is ordering the sale of farmland communist? Is Lee Seung-man, who established 'land for those who farm it' also a communist?','summary_en':'President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.','summary_long_en':'President Yoon Sook-yeol of South Korea has defended his administration’s directive to order the sale of farmland, clarifying that the measure is intended to prevent speculative transactions in agricultural land. During a recent cabinet meeting, he specified that the government is not targeting inherited farmland or land that is intentionally left unused due to the owner's age or other circumstances. Instead, he indicated that the focus is on instances where individuals acquire farmland under the guise of farming plans but fail to utilize the land for agricultural purposes thereafter. Yoon reiterated the constitutional principle of
President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.
'V0 Bribery' Sentenced to 6 Years in First Trial
The first trial of a bribery case involving former President Yoon's administration results in a six-year prison sentence for the accused.
President Yoon: 'There’s never been a time when the president was sidelined'... rebutting concerns of discord with the party
President Yoon has dismissed concerns regarding discord between his administration and the ruling party, stating that there has never been a time when he felt sidelined.
President Yoon: "Even fields in mountain valleys cost 200,000 to 300,000 won... expanding the target of real estate speculation"
President Yoon has directed the government to prepare measures to address the issue of expensive farmland, stating that real estate speculation targets must be expanded from housing to agricultural land.
Jang Dong-hyuk's Denial of Break with Yoon
Jang Dong-hyuk, representative of the People Power Party, faces criticism for dismissing calls for a break with former President Yoon Seok-yeol, emphasizing the need to focus on pressing national issues instead.
President Yoon: 'Justice for Juveniles, Conclusion in Two Months'...Counterarguments on 'Punishment is Not the Answer'
President Yoon urged for national public opinion collection regarding lowering the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, suggesting a conclusion in two months as discussions intensify.
Former President Yoon Seok-youl of South Korea Appeals Life Sentence, Claims 'Factual Errors' in Ruling
Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl has filed an appeal against a life sentence handed down for inciting insurrection, claiming errors in the factual determinations of the court.
President Yoon: Integration of Chungnam and Daejeon must not be rushed...requires regional and political agreement
President Yoon has stated that the proposed administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon should not be forced without sufficient consensus from the local community and political circles, highlighting opposition from the opposition parties and regional councils.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Appeals Conviction for Rebellion
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to life in prison for leading a rebellion aimed at paralyzing the National Assembly.
South Korea: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeals his life sentence for declaring martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for declaring martial law in 2024, which he argues is a decision fraught with issues.
Police transfer Jeong Jin-seok and Yoon Jae-soon to prosecution over 'suspicions of directing reset of presidential office PCs'
Police in South Korea have transferred former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok and former secretary Yoon Jae-soon to prosecutors over allegations of instructing the reset of computers at the presidential office following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
President Yoon: "Instead of a lottery, let's expose collusion and offer hundreds of billions in rewards for reporting"
President Yoon Suk-yeol advocates for substantial rewards to encourage the reporting of unfair trade practices like collusion in order to improve market fairness in South Korea.
Trial: South Korea's former president appeals against life sentence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has filed an appeal against his life sentence for leading a rebellion.
President Yoon: 'Farm land prices are abnormal...we need to consider ways to lower them'
President Yoon has emphasized the need to address the abnormal prices of agricultural land to facilitate rural living and counter urban concentration.
President Yoon: 'Let's Decide on the Age of Criminal Responsibility in Two Months, Is it 12 or 13?'
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol suggested collecting public opinions before deciding whether to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 14 to 13 years in two months time.
President Yoon: Civil servants who overlooked illegal facilities in valleys should be severely punished
President Yoon has ordered severe penalties for civil servants who failed to report illegal facilities occupying river and valley areas during inspections.
Former President Appeals Prison Sentence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol is appealing his life sentence received for insurrection after enacting wartime laws in 2024.
Yoon Suk-yeol, sentenced to life imprisonment, files an appeal... 'I will not remain silent about contradictory judgments'
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, sentenced to life imprisonment for leading a rebellion, has filed an appeal against the ruling, asserting that he will not remain silent on what he calls contradictory judgments.
Junior Members of the People Power Party Demand a New General Meeting to Conclude on the Possibility of 'Yoon Again' for Local Elections
A faction of junior members of South Korea's People Power Party is calling for an emergency general meeting to discuss the viability of continuing policies aligned with former President Yoon Suk-yeol for upcoming local elections.
President Yoon says to Lula, 'We met as two little boys, and we are brothers'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol presented Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with a video using childhood photos, asserting a brotherly bond between them during Lula's state visit to South Korea.
President Yoon: 'Expectations for abnormal house price rises should naturally decrease in a government of the people's sovereignty'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol addressed concerns about rising home prices, urging a normalization of the housing market in line with public interests.
President Yoon: 'My Eternal Comrade Lula'... Concludes Schedule with 'Chimaek' Meeting
President Yoon welcomed Brazilian President Lula da Silva in a warm and friendly manner ahead of their summit, highlighting their shared backgrounds and camaraderie during the visit.
‘Ban on Yoon Seok-youl Leaving the Country’ Reported to National Assembly... Park Sung-jae Asks, 'Did You Collude with the Opposition?'
Former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae reprimanded a Justice Ministry official for revealing ex-President Yoon Seok-youl's travel ban to the National Assembly, suggesting possible collusion with the opposition party.
US State Dept. voices ‘respect’ for Korea’s institutions, tempering White House’s tone on Yoon verdict
The US State Department reaffirmed respect for South Korea's judicial independence following comments from a White House official regarding former President Yoon Suk-yeol's life sentence.
Duksung Women's University President Shin Min-jae and Dobong Police Station Chief Yoon Chang-ki's meeting
Duksung Women's University President Shin Min-jae met with Dobong Police Chief Yoon Chang-ki to discuss collaboration on crime prevention and community safety.
The Gift that Captivated Lula: Biography of Jeon Tae-il and National Football Team Uniform
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol presents symbolic gifts to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his state visit, embodying both cultural respect and personal preferences.
President Yoon: 'Thank you for giving us warmth and pride' to the Winter Olympics athletes
President Yoon thanked the South Korean Olympic team for their emotional impact and pride following the recent Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.