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Moon apologizes to victims of Jeju massacre on 70th anniversary

President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday apologized to the victims of state violence during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the bloody April 3 incident on the southern island of Jeju. Moon, the f...

Apr 3, 2018
Politics
Ex-President Park's sentencing trial to be broadcast live

A Seoul court said Tuesday it will allow the sentencing trial of former President Park Geun-hye, slated for later this week, to be televised live. The Seoul Central District Court said the decision ...

Apr 3, 2018
Politics
LKP finalizes its proposal for constitutional revision

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) on Monday finalized its own proposal for a constitutional revision aimed at drastically curtailing presidential powers, foreshadowing tough negotiations ...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Prosecutors again seek arrest warrant for ex-Gov. An on sex offense charges

Prosecutors said Monday they again requested a court warrant to arrest former provincial Gov. An Hee-jung on sex offense charges. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office said it filed for the...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Three-way race expected for Seoul mayor

The Seoul mayoral election in June is expected to be a three-way race, with former opposition leader and presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo running against contenders of the two main parties. Ahn ...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Arrest warrant sought for opposition lawmaker in illegal fund probe

Prosecutors on Monday requested a court warrant to arrest a prominent opposition lawmaker on money laundering and bribery charges. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office charged Rep. Hong Mo...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Two minor parties launch joint floor negotiation bloc

Two minor liberal parties launched a joint floor negotiation bloc on Monday, following weeks of talks over their political alliance, which will give them a greater say in high-stakes legislative issu...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Seoul city checks plastic waste recycling as pickup services refuse to collect it

The Seoul city government said Monday it is conducting an inspection into plastic waste collection in residential areas after waste removal companies refused to pick it up, citing low margins. Confu...

Apr 2, 2018
Politics
Ahn Cheol-soo to announce bid for Seoul mayor this week

Ahn Cheol-soo, a former opposition leader and presidential candidate, will announce his intention this week to run in the June Seoul mayoral election, an aide said Sunday. "Chairman Ahn's declaratio...

Apr 1, 2018
Politics
LKP likely to nominate former Gyeonggi Province governor for Seoul mayor

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party is likely to nominate former Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Moon-soo for Seoul mayor in June's local elections, a key party source said Saturday. The Seoul mayora...

Mar 31, 2018
Politics
Kumho Tire union agrees to vote on sale plan

Kumho Tire Co.'s union said Friday it will hold a vote to decide whether to accept creditors' plan to sell the debt-ridden company to China's Qingdao Doublestar Co. The move comes after the governme...

Mar 30, 2018
Politics
[Newsmaker] Lee’s detention extended for corruption probe

The court has extended the detention period for former President Lee Myung-bak until April 10 for further investigation into corruption allegations against him. The Seoul Central District Prosecutor...

Mar 30, 2018
Politics
Ahn mulls joining Seoul mayoral election race: sources

Ahn Cheol-soo, a former opposition leader and presidential candidate, is considering running in the June Seoul mayoral election, multiple sources said Thursday, adding uncertainty to the increasingly...

Mar 29, 2018
Politics
Arrested ex-President once again rejects questioning

Former President Lee Myung-bak, who was taken into custody last week on multiple corruption charges, once again refused to be questioned by the prosecution Wednesday, claiming he does not believe a f...

Mar 28, 2018
Politics
What are the implications of NK leader’s China trip?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping may indicate the reclusive regime’s desire to gain leverage in its upcoming summits with South Korea and the US, as well as...

Mar 28, 2018
Politics

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