The Writing of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon: Cowardly Rhetoric [Language and Writing]
A commentary on the writing style of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon, critiquing the use of ambiguous language in legal judgments and calling for clarity and accountability.
December 3 Coup: Legal Standards and Historical Evaluation [Column by Ahn Byung-wook]
The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for his role in the December 3 coup attempt, analyzing the legal ramifications and broader implications for democracy in South Korea.
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.
Korea's Ruling Party Approval Rating at 17%: 'Not the Bottom but Underground'...Incumbents Warn of Public Sentiment Against Refusal to Break Ties with Yoon
The approval rating of Korea's ruling party, People Power Party, has fallen to 17%, prompting calls from incumbent lawmakers for a shift in policy and strategy.
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.
Kim Dong-yeon: "Jeon Han-gil is insane... applied for the Yoon Again rally as a March 1st event"
Kim Dong-yeon, the governor of Gyeonggi Province, criticized former lecturer Jeon Han-gil for attempting to hold a controversial rally in the guise of a family cultural event honoring the March 1st movement.
The Democratic Party Launches an Official Body for Cancellation of Indictments... A Move to Contain Anti-Government Forces?
The Democratic Party of Korea has established a new committee to investigate alleged fabricated charges by the Yoon Seok-youl government and to push for the cancellation of indictments against its members.
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.
Will the 'Prosecution Dismissal Meeting' be Absorbed as an Official Party Organization Amid Political Tension?
The Democratic Party of Korea is revamping its internal committee focused on addressing politically motivated prosecutions in response to concerns over rival factions gaining power.
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.
KBS Board to Discuss Vote of No Confidence Against Chairman Seok Gi-seok on March 4
The KBS board is set to discuss a no-confidence motion against Chairman Seok Gi-seok on March 4 following a court's decision that suspended the appointment of seven directors under the Yoon Suk-yeol government.
[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.
Is the ‘Anti-Cheonggye’ faction a countermeasure against the ‘Government’s Manipulative Prosecution’? The Democratic Party decides to establish a ‘Special Committee on the Manipulative Prosecution of the Yoon Government’
The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to establish a special committee to investigate manipulative prosecution cases linked to the Yoon administration, possibly as a response to factional dynamics within the party.
Second Comprehensive Special Investigation Team Begins 170-Day Journey with Unveiling Ceremony: 'Thorough Investigation Without Sanctuary'
South Korea's second comprehensive special investigation team has kicked off a major inquiry lasting up to 170 days aimed at investigating unresolved allegations from past probes.
Jeon Han-gil: 'Oh Se-hoon, are you a leftist? Please let the Yoon Again concert be held'
Ultra-right former Korean history instructor Jeon Han-gil publicly urged Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to allow the 'Yoon Again' concert to take place, despite it being at risk of cancellation.
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.
Why Are Senior Members of the Ruling Party Silent Even Though They Know It Will Lead to Ruin?
The senior members of the ruling party, despite the looming crisis, remain silent due to fears of political repercussions and territorial concerns.
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.
Jigwiyeon's Strange Legal Principles
Critics are raising their voices against the first-instance ruling regarding Yoon Seok-yeol's charges of insurrection, primarily targeting Judge Ji Gwi-yeon's unusual legal interpretations.
Third Amendment to the Commercial Act Submitted to the National Assembly... The People's Power Party, with Yoon Han-hong as the first speaker, Begins Filibuster
The People's Power Party of South Korea has initiated a filibuster against the third amendment to the Commercial Act, which mandates the mandatory buyback of treasury stocks, soon after it was presented in 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.
Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon cancels 'Yoon Again' KINTEX concert... 'False application and violation of social norms'
Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon has cancelled a concert linked to a political event at KINTEX, citing false applications and societal norms violations.
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.