COGNICURRENT

The article discusses the ongoing stalemate in inter-Korean relations and suggests that President Lee Jae-myung should make a 'Special Declaration' to redefine the vision for these relations amid rising uncertainties on the Korean Peninsula.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-sik, and six other parties, excluding the People Power Party, are pushing for a constitutional amendment to enshrine the spirit of the 5.18 Democracy Movement and the Busan-Masan Democratization Movement.

South Korea plans to urgently import 18 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE due to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The leader of South Korea's People Power Party criticized the formation of a special committee to investigate alleged manipulated prosecutions by the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, describing it as biased legislative overreach.

Woo Won-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, urged for a constitutional amendment proposal to be drafted by April 7 to coincide with local elections, calling for the formation of a special committee by the 17th of this month.

Kang Hoon-sik emphasized the importance of the Yellow Envelope Law as a new phase for labor-management cooperation ahead of its implementation.

Kang Hoon-sik announced that a passenger aircraft carrying South Korean citizens from the UAE is expected to land in Incheon at 7:30 PM, following the resumption of airline operations and an emergency oil import plan from the UAE.

Kang Hoon-sik, the Chief of Staff to the President of South Korea, emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of citizens in the Middle East during a meeting concerning deteriorating regional conditions.

A photograph of former president Yoon Seok-yeol taking the oath at his inauguration has been removed from an exhibition in the National Assembly following concerns over his constitutional violations.

Hong Beom-sik, CEO of LG U+, emphasized the importance of voice as a fundamental means of connection during his keynote speech at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

Seoul's Education Superintendent Jeong Geun-sik has decided to join a unification committee aimed at consolidating progressive candidates ahead of the upcoming education superintendent elections in June.

President Yoon has appointed Park Eun-sik as the new Chief of the Korea Forest Service following the dismissal of the previous chief due to a drunk driving incident.

Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party for disrupting bipartisan agreement after Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination to the Broadcast, Media, and Communications Committee failed by eight votes in the National Assembly, while also apologizing for the low participation of his party's members.

A proposal by the ruling People Power Party to appoint Chun Young-sik to the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee has been rejected by the National Assembly, while the Democratic Party's proposal for Go Min-soo passed successfully.

South Korea and the UAE have agreed to expand their cooperative projects to a total of $65 billion, with $35 billion specifically allocated for defense industry collaboration.

The National Assembly has rejected the recommendation of Choi Young-sik for the Broadcasting Media and Communication Commission, amid controversies over his associations with extreme right media.

The integration of Daejeon and Chungnam faces significant opposition, affecting the political landscape ahead of local elections in June, particularly regarding the future of key political figures like Kang Hoon-sik.

Son Kyung-sik has been re-elected for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, committing to represent business interests in policy discussions.

Professors Han Kyung-sik and Jeong Tae-hwan of Sahmyook University have developed Korea's first commercially available 'enzyme-decomposed soymilk' using enzyme fermentation methods to reduce digestive issues often associated with regular soymilk consumption.

The article discusses the South Korean constitutional territorial clause and the implications of potential changes to it in the context of traditional understandings of sovereignty and territory.

A South Korean court sentenced former Intelligence Command Chief Noh Sang-won to 18 years in prison for his role in a coup attempt, along with significant sentences for two former police chiefs.

A South Korean court has recognized former police chiefs Jo Ji-ho and Kim Bong-sik as being involved in planning riot police deployments before martial law was declared, leading to charges related to rebellion.

Choi Won-sik, chairman of the 국민의힘 in Gyeyang-gap, has been fined 1 million won for assaulting a reporter during a meal last year.

Kang Hoon-sik emphasizes the need for institutional improvements to prevent the inclusion of books denying the comfort women issue in public libraries, while acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression.

The Seoul Administrative Court confirmed the dismissal of former prosecutor Shin Seong-sik for allegedly spreading false information about Han Dong-hoon's investigation, stating the dismissal was justified.

The Seoul High Court has confirmed two dedicated courts for hearing appeals related to insurrection and foreign exchange crimes, set to begin operations on the 23rd with appointed judges.

Jess Berthelsen, chair of Greenland's largest labor union, firmly rejects President Trump's assertion that Greenland is a national security threat and states the territory will not be annexed.