Politics

Politics

#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Oct. 8 1951 -- Panmunjom, a small village near the 38th parallel that forms the border between South and North Korea, is selected as the site of armistice talks on ending the fratricidal conflic... 14:00 Oct. 07
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) N.K.'s top nuke negotiator says it's up to U.S. to keep talks alive (ATTN: AD... 13:30 Oct. 07
#Moon Jae-in
Moon's approval rating drops to lowest in weekly survey
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has declined to 44.4 percent amid political turmoil over his justice minister, coupled with news reports of deepening economic woes... 10:22 Oct. 07
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Monday, Oct. 7
The following stories are scheduled to be covered by Yonhap News Agency. Your queries are welcome. Yonhap's English-language news desk can be reached by telephone at 82-2-398-3451 (general) and 82-2-3... 08:54 Oct. 07
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Oct. 7)
Realistic approach needed North should take genuine action for denuclearization North Korea and the United States only agreed to disagree on the extent of the former's denuclearization and the la... 07:02 Oct. 07
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Oct. 7)
Decide on Cho Moon must not turn a deaf ear to protesters calling for justice minister's resignation President Moon Jae-in's self-righteousness and obstinacy and Justice Minister Cho Kuk's hypocri... 07:02 Oct. 07
#ASEAN FTA
S. Korea seeks to conclude FTA talks with 3 ASEAN nations before Busan summit
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is working hard to conclude free trade talks with Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia before November when leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Na... 15:56 Oct. 06
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Oct. 7 1950 -- The U.N. General Assembly authorizes U.S.-led U.N. forces to advance into the North Korean side of the inter-Korean border. The tide of the Korean War turned in favor of the U.N.... 14:00 Oct. 06
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Oct. 06 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Oct. 06
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon asks Koreans abroad to support 2032 peace Olympics bid
(ATTN: ADDS photo) SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in expressed hope Saturday that Koreans residing in foreign countries continue to support Seoul's peace efforts, especially its bid t... 14:00 Oct. 05
#Moon Jae-in
Moon asks Koreans abroad to support 2032 peace Olympics bid
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in expressed hope Saturday that Koreans residing in foreign countries continue to support Seoul's peace efforts, especially its bid to host the 2032 Oly... 11:36 Oct. 05
#economy
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 5)
Facing reality Deflation fears have been growing since Statistics Korea announced that the consumer price index fell 0.4 percent in September compared to the same period last year. The drop is the... 09:06 Oct. 05
#politics
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Oct. 5)
Confrontational politics : President Moon responsible for political chaos today One of the country's largest political rallies in recent years was held in central Seoul, Thursday, demanding the re... 09:05 Oct. 05
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Oct. 5. Korean-language dailies -- 'Citizens versus citizens' beyond ideological confrontation (Ky... 09:05 Oct. 05
#Koreas' Olympics bid
Moon reaffirms commitment to co-hosting 2032 Olympics with N. Korea
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Friday reaffirmed Seoul's resolve to co-host of the 2032 Olympic Games with North Korea in his opening address at the nation's biggest athletic co... 21:37 Oct. 04
#Moon Jae-in
(2nd LD) Moon, business leaders discuss Kaesong complex, slowing economy
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead as multinational firms' participation in Kaesong complex was not Moon's idea; ADDS more details in paras 2-5, 9-11; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- President ... 20:44 Oct. 04
#shipwrecks threats
About 2,200 shipwrecks abandoned in S. Korean waters: lawmaker
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- About 2,200 shipwrecks remain abandoned in South Korean waters, posing a potential environmental threat, a ruling party lawmaker insisted Friday. Rep. Seo Sam-seok of t... 17:38 Oct. 04
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (LEAD) Moon eyes multinational firms' participation if Kaesong complex reopened ... 17:05 Oct. 04
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon eyes multinational firms' participation if Kaesong complex reopened
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Friday he will make efforts to encourage multinational companies to invest in ... 17:02 Oct. 04
#justice minister
Main opposition ratchets up political attacks over justice minister following massive rally
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) called for a probe into the justice minister over corruption allegations on Friday, one day after conservatives held a massiv... 15:14 Oct. 04