Politics

Politics

Moon, new EU chief affirm joint efforts for Korea peace
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed in phone talks Sunday to work together to further develop ties between Seo... 19:04 Dec. 01
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Dec. 2 1946 -- Korean independence fighter Rhee Syng-man, who later became South Korea's first president, visits the United States with a proposal that his country set up its own government. Ko... 14:00 Dec. 01
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Dec. 01 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:02 Dec. 01
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Dec. 1 1980 -- The state-run Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) airs the nation's first color television broadcast. 1992 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with South Africa. ... 14:00 Nov. 30
#National Assembly
Ruling party vows 'strong, emergency action' to pass key bills at parliament
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Saturday it'll start taking "strong, emergency action" to have key bills passed at the parliament, in response to the main oppositio... 13:40 Nov. 30
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 30. Korean-language dailies -- Liberty Korea Party vows to engage in filibuster until end of... 09:12 Nov. 30
#presidential retreat
Access to islet hosting presidential retreat to be limited for 3 months
CHANGWON, South Korea, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Geoje city government said Saturday it will temporarily restrict tourists' access to the small southern islet of Jeo, which houses a presidential retr... 09:10 Nov. 30
#Park Hang-seo
Hometown of popular football coach Park Hang-seo pushes to create Vietnam-style village
SANCHEONG, South Korea, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Sancheong County in southeastern South Korea, which has gained fame as the hometown of Park Hang-seo, the popular South Korean head coach of Vietnam's na... 09:00 Nov. 30
#National Assembly
(3rd LD) Main opposition's filibuster move roils National Assembly
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details in 13-15 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's National Assembly failed to convene a plenary session Friday after the main opposition Liberty K... 23:34 Nov. 29
#National Assembly
(2nd LD) Main opposition to stage filibuster to prevent vote on key reform bills
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 9-12; REPLACES a photo) SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) said Friday it will launch a filibuster to prevent a parliamentary vote... 22:11 Nov. 29
#National Assembly
(LEAD) Main opposition to stage filibuster to prevent vote on key reform bills
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) said Friday it will launch a filibuster to prevent a p... 17:29 Nov. 29
#National Assembly
Main opposition to start filibuster to deter vote on key reform bills
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) said Friday it will launch a filibuster to deter a parliamentary vote on key contentious reform bills, heralding intensified... 15:20 Nov. 29
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 30 1980 -- Local television and radio stations TBC and DBS air their last programs in the wake of the Chun Doo-hwan government's forcible merger and closure of media outlets nationwide. Ch... 14:00 Nov. 29
#LKP chief fasting end
Opposition leader declares end to hunger strike
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's opposition leader has decided to terminate his hunger strike of more than a week but vowed to toughen his struggle against the Moon Jae-in administration ov... 11:39 Nov. 29
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 29)
Pass the revised acts The 20th National Assembly is at a crossroads. If it does not pass three revised bills — the individual privacy protection act, the telecommunications network act, and the cr... 07:03 Nov. 29
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 29)
Bizarre request to US LKP floor leader went too far to win election Main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) floor leader Rep. Na Kyung-won is in the hot seat following media reports that she as... 07:03 Nov. 29
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 29)
Reform adrift Parties, government should join hands to ensure long-term sustainability of pension scheme Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo suggested this week it would be virtually imposs... 07:03 Nov. 29
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 29. Korean-language dailies -- Cho Kuk ordered forensic analysis into cellphone of Busan's e... 07:03 Nov. 29
#NSC
NSC discusses strategy on defense cost talks with U.S.
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday discussed how to cope with pressure from the United States to sharply raise Seoul's financial burden for the pre... 17:33 Nov. 28
#Hwang Kyo-ahn
(LEAD) Opposition leader conscious again after hospitalization over hunger strike
(ATTN: REWRITES headline; ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's main opposition party regained consciousness Thursday after he was taken to a hospita... 15:30 Nov. 28