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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 13:22

Prosecution launches probe into two ex-spy agency chiefs

Prosecutors said Thursday they have begun investigating two former chiefs of the state spy agency over allegations they mishandled two separate incidents involving North Korea, allegedly to curry favor with Pyongyang.

2022-07-07 11:33

PPP chief faces key decision over sexual bribery allegations

Ruling People Power Party Chairman Lee Jun-seok spoke about the economy, people's livelihoods and job creation Wednesday as he sought to appear unfazed on the eve of an ethics committee meeting that could unseat him as party leader.

2022-07-06 17:33

First lady thrust back into spotlight over unofficial aide

In the run-up to the presidential election, President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to abolish the office that had supported the president's spouse amid controversy surrounding the luxury wardrobe of former first lady Kim Jung-sook. Two months after he stepped into office, Yoon is already struggling to keep that promise. His wife, Kim Keon-hee, has been thrust back into the spotlight f...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-07-06 17:18

President Yoon's approval rating falls: poll

President Yoon's declining approval ratings have raised a red flag as they have reached the point where public disapproval of his performance in the nation's top job is actually higher than public approval of it.The latest poll conducted by RnSearch on 1,028 adults from July 2 to 4 showed that 53 percent of the respondents think President Yoon is not doing a good job, whereas...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-07-06 15:59

Ex-diplomat named Busan's ambassador for international relations

Shin Chae-hyun, a former ambassador to Austria, has been named the ambassador for international relations of the Busan Metropolitan Government, tasked with promoting the port city's bid to host the World Expo 2030. The 57-year-old majored in communication at Seoul National University and holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge in th...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-07-06 15:31

Civic group files request with presidential office to disclose expenses

A civic group established to protect taxpayers' rights has filed a request with the presidential office to disclose details of its expenses since President Yoon Suk-yeol took office on May 10.

2022-07-05 17:27

[Reporter's Notebook] When facing criticism, blame your predecessor

Faced with criticism about some of his Cabinet minister picks, President Yoon Suk-yeol is stepping up his rhetoric against the previous Moon Jae-in administration, claiming his choices were still better than his predecessor's.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-07-05 17:18

Fashionista first lady draws polarized reactions

As a first lady, Kim Keon-hee is unusual in many ways. Unlike her predecessors who tried to keep a low profile while their husbands were leading the country, Kim seems to care little about the public's attention to her. She stands out to the point of overshadowing her husband on occasion. One aspect that draws attention to her is what she wears. As seen in her recent trip to ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-07-05 15:12

PPP urges top officials appointed by Moon gov't to resign

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) continued to ramp up pressure on high-level officials appointed by the previous Moon Jae-in administration, urging them to give up their positions for the incumbent government's stable operation.

2022-07-05 13:53

Korea to expand nuclear power generation to 30% of total by 2030

Korea will expand its generation of nuclear power to 30 percent of its total energy creation by 2030 as part of efforts to boost energy security and better meet carbon neutrality goals, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

2022-07-05 11:32

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