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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Suk-yeol, who denied ‘meeting with Jeon Seong-bae and Kim Geon-hee,’ admits in court that they met together

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol admitted in court that he and his wife met with a controversial shaman, Jeon Seong-bae, contradicting his earlier denials during the 2022 presidential campaign.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'International situation is very complex... self-defense is the core of integrated defense'

President Yoon emphasized the complexities of the international security situation and the importance of self-defense in national security at the Central Integrated Defense Council meeting.

Mar 23 • 06:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] President Yoon orders exclusion of multiple-property officials from real estate policy discussions

President Yoon has ordered that public officials with multiple properties be excluded from discussions on real estate policy.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Are you a troublemaker, Yoon Seok-yeol? ... It’s true he has a strong appetite"

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol is reportedly being referred to as a 'troublemaker' by guards at the Seoul detention center for disregarding their authority and expressing strong appetites.

Mar 23 • 05:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Paralympic 5 Medals’ Kim Yoon-ji receives special reward of 500 million won + 20 coins of pure gold

Kim Yoon-ji, who won five medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, received a reward of 500 million won and a medal made of 20 coins of pure gold.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The People Power Party's Seoul mayoral primary with three candidates... Oh Se-hoon, Park Soo-min, and Yoon Hee-sook confirmed

The People Power Party has confirmed a three-candidate race for the upcoming Seoul mayoral primary, including current mayor Oh Se-hoon, Assembly member Park Soo-min, and former Assembly member Yoon Hee-sook.

Mar 23 • 01:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutors Intensify Investigation into Kwon Jong-geun and Yoon Han-hong

South Korea's special prosecution team is intensifying investigations into Kwon Jong-geun, former commander of the Special Warfare Command, and Yoon Han-hong, a member of the National Assembly, amid ongoing probes into major scandals.

Mar 22 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 multi-home Blue House aides also sell their homes... President Yoon: "Stability in housing prices is tied to the fate of the administration"

President Yoon's directive for aides with multiple homes to sell their properties addresses conflicts of interest and aims to bolster the credibility of the government's housing policies.

Mar 22 • 11:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] ‘Investigation into Manipulated Prosecutions’ Passed…We Must Approach the Truth Rigorously Without Prejudgment

The National Assembly of South Korea has adopted a plan for a national investigation into allegations of manipulated prosecutions under President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration, focusing on several corruption cases.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shin Hyun-sung appointed as the successor to the Governor of the Bank of Korea… a hawk who emphasizes financial stability

President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated Shin Hyun-sung as the next Governor of the Bank of Korea, prioritizing financial stability amid growing uncertainties in the international economy.

Mar 22 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The plan for a national investigation into the allegations of 'manipulated prosecution by Yoon Seok-yeol' passes the National Assembly

The National Assembly of South Korea has approved a national investigation plan concerning allegations of manipulated prosecutions under President Yoon Seok-yeol's administration.

Mar 22 • 08:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yoon-cheol: Government to Expand Financial and Tax Support in Response to Prolonged High Oil Prices

South Korea's government plans to expand financial and tax support measures to address rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.

Mar 22 • 08:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Dong-hoon: The People Power Party I Loved Has Become a Party Specializing in Purges and Disciplinary Actions

Han Dong-hoon criticized the People Power Party for turning into a party focused on purges and disciplinary actions against dissenters, calling for a reconstruction of conservative politics to effectively oppose the Yoon Seok-youl administration.

Mar 22 • 06:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] President Yoon appoints Shin Hyun-sung as the new candidate for Bank of Korea governor

President Yoon Jae-myung has appointed Shin Hyun-sung as the new candidate for the governor of the Bank of Korea.

Mar 22 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yae-ji of the People Power Party conducts a 17 hour and 35 minute filibuster, with both parties commenting 'thank you for your effort'

Kim Yae-ji, a member of the People Power Party, completed a 17-hour and 35-minute filibuster against the approval of a national investigation plan regarding allegations of political prosecution by the Yoon Seok-yeol administration.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon shares backlash from SBS press union, saying 'rights come with obligations'

President Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized that press freedoms come with responsibilities amidst backlash from the SBS journalism union over his call for an apology regarding perceived media misconduct.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon directs to exclude multiple homeowners from discussions on housing and real estate policy

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed that multiple homeowners be excluded from discussions and decisions related to housing and real estate policies.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Deployment to Iraq Was Not the Right Choice" - A Reflection by President Roh Moo-hyun

The article examines the complex relationship South Korea has with the United States, illustrating historical controversies and current tensions in light of recent political events.

Mar 22 • 00:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon visits the Daejeon fire scene, urges prevention of secondary accidents

President Yoon Seok-yeol visited the site of a tragic fire in Daejeon that has resulted in 14 deaths and many injuries, emphasizing the necessity of preventing further accidents during recovery operations.

Mar 21 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon calls for an apology from ‘That’s What I Want’ for the origin of the ‘gangster connection’ theory that has tormented him for eight years.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has demanded an apology from the SBS program ‘That’s What I Want’ for its role in promoting allegations linking him to organized crime, a smear that has persisted since his 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

SBS’s ‘I Want to Know That’ Apologizes for Allegation of President Yoon's Gangster Connection: “Raised Doubts Without Evidence”

SBS's investigative program 'I Want to Know That' officially apologized for suggesting President Yoon Seok-yeol's connections to organized crime, admitting it made allegations without solid evidence.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The South Korean parliament approved a law that removes investigative powers from prosecutors

The South Korean parliament has passed a law transferring investigative powers from prosecutors to a new agency to mitigate political abuse.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Abuse' of SMEs is undermining innovation

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concerns that the exploitation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by large corporations hinders innovation and competitiveness.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] President Yoon instructs to mobilize all rescue resources for Daejeon factory fire

President Yoon has directed all available rescue resources to be mobilized in response to a factory fire in Daejeon that injured 50 people, including 35 seriously.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yoon Seok-yeol Prosecutor’s Office’ Fabricated Indictments Special Committee Approves Investigation Plan Led by Democratic Party

The National Assembly's Special Committee on the Investigation of Fabricated Indictments under the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, led by the Democratic Party, approved an investigation plan on October 20.

Mar 20 • 07:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] President Yoon requests an apology over organized crime rumors raised by 'Gura'

President Yoon of South Korea demands an apology regarding rumors connecting him to organized crime that were discussed on the investigative show 'Gura.'

Mar 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Gabriel the Angel…’ President Yoon Criticizes Jeong Han-gil’s Broadcast as ‘Ridiculous’

President Yoon criticized a former teacher’s YouTube broadcast making absurd claims about his alleged plan for asylum in China, prompting a defense from the broadcaster.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Call for Reflection and Apology from the Power Party and ‘That’s What I Want to Know’ for Exposing Gang-Related Allegations

President Yoon called for the Power Party and the producers of the investigative program 'That’s What I Want to Know' to reflect and apologize for the alleged manipulation of gang-related claims against him.

Mar 20 • 01:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol, in response to claims of gluttony in detention... "Only making minimum requests according to rights"

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol, detained in Seoul Detention Center, refuted allegations of gluttony, stating they were malicious and false.

Mar 20 • 01:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Was Influence from Yoon Seok-yeol Behind the Rush of the ‘Third-Party Compensation’ for Forced Labor

A government audit revealed that the expedited implementation of the third-party compensation scheme for forced labor victims was influenced by the presidential office of Yoon Seok-yeol.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon brings up 'employment flexibility'... labor sector responds that restructuring happens continuously now

President Yoon proposes easier layoffs while labor representatives argue that job flexibility already exists amid ongoing restructuring.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A New Path: Judicial Reform 3 Laws [Lee Seok-tae's Column]

This article discusses the ongoing judicial proceedings surrounding former President Yoon Suk-yeol and their implications for South Korean democracy and rule of law.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ruling Party Also Participates in 'Manipulated Indictment National Investigation Special Committee'...Completion of 20-member Composition from Both Ruling and Opposition Parties

The ruling party has submitted a list of members for a special committee to investigate alleged manipulated indictments against government officials, with plans for a national investigation despite concerns about filibustering.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Hiding the pro-Yoon sentiment..." Attorney Jeon Han-gil's disguised support for the People Power Party's nomination?

Attorney Lee Seong-jik allegedly concealed his pro-Yoon sentiment while supporting Jeon Han-gil's attempt to secure a nomination with the People Power Party.

Mar 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Even a Drop of Oil is Crucial... Urgent Military Budget Adjustments are Needed'

President Yoon emphasizes the urgent need to secure oil and raw materials amid concerns over energy supply due to the situation in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 06:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: To Enhance Employment Flexibility, We Must Create Acceptable Conditions for Workers

President Yoon emphasized the need to create conditions that allow workers to accept employment flexibility that companies desire during a labor policy discussion.

Mar 19 • 02:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Joke about KOSPI 5000? Let's Wait and See

Comedian Jang Dong-min attended a meeting led by President Yoon to suggest improvements in the trustworthiness of capital market policies for personal investors.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Young-jin: Kim Eo-jun, who fought with Yoon Suk-yeol, seems to be searching for something new now

Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party, criticized media figure Kim Eo-jun's interpretation of Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to the U.S. as a leadership development initiative, calling it a misunderstanding.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Innovation and Generational Change’ Shouted by the National Power… The Reality is Yoon Again and Ultra-Conservative Nominations

The ruling People Power Party's nominations for the local elections, which promised 'innovation' and 'generational change,' have been criticized for reverting to ultra-conservative appointments and a focus on figures linked to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Mar 18 • 11:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon’s Directive on Public Debate: Government’s First Open Discussion on Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility for Juveniles

The South Korean government held its first public debate on the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, following a rise in juvenile crime.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "We need to select big stones in capital market reform and refine it further to create fertile soil"

President Yoon Seok-youl emphasized the importance of reforming the capital market in light of recent stock market fluctuations caused by conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 18 • 08:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

IU and Byeon Woo-seok, Go Yoon-jung and Koo Gyo-hwan... Highly Anticipated Dramas Coming in April

Several highly anticipated dramas featuring star actors and writers are set to premiere next month on various broadcasting networks in South Korea.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Suk-yeol's 'life imprisonment' first trial ruling document released... '1206 pages, anonymized'

The full text of the life imprisonment ruling against former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been made public by the Seoul Central District Court.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Geopolitical risks are exaggerated... Korea Premium is possible depending on our actions

President Yoon has stated that geopolitical risks are often overstated and that South Korea has the potential for a 'Korea Premium' if actions are taken accordingly.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "We are fully prepared for a safe BTS concert... Please follow the guidance of on-site staff"

President Yoon expressed strong commitment to ensuring safety and public order during the upcoming BTS concert in Seoul.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Eon-seok to Woo Won-sik: 'The Special Committee on Investigation of Manipulated Prosecution is an Abuse of Legislative Power'

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.

Mar 18 • 01:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Young-dal elected as new president of the Professional Billiards Association (PBA)

Yoon Young-dal has been elected president of the Professional Billiards Association (PBA), succeeding Kim Young-soo.

Mar 18 • 01:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] Female Judicial Reform Transportation Sorting

The article discusses President Yoon's direct involvement in judicial reform efforts and various political developments in South Korea.

Mar 18 • 00:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yoon-cheol: 'Naphtha to be designated as a temporary economic security item... considering a 10-day car registration system'

The South Korean government has temporarily designated naphtha as an economic security item due to supply disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 18 • 00:41 UTC

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