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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 07:03

Chinese officials object to award for Hong Kong activist

Chinese officials object to award for Hong Kong activist

The Chinese government expressed its opposition to the selection of Chow Hang-tung, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, as the winner of this year's Gwangju Prize for Human Rights. According to the May 18 Memorial Foundation that presents the award, Monday, three officials from the Chinese consulate in Gwangju, including the consul general, visited the office of ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-05-08 16:58

Protest against Fukushima water release

Protest against Fukushima water release

Monks of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism perform an “ochetuji,” which refers to full prostration in Buddhism having five parts of the body touch the ground, near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, Monday, urging the Japanese government to stop its plans to release radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. The protest came one day after Japa...

Jun Ji-hye2023-05-08 16:57

Yoon's approval rating inches up for 2 weeks: poll

Yoon's approval rating inches up for 2 weeks: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating inched up for the second consecutive week thanks in part to positive feedback on his recent state visit to the United States, a poll showed Monday.

2023-05-08 10:45

PPP to hold ethics committee on 2 Supreme Council members over controversial remarks

PPP to hold ethics committee on 2 Supreme Council members over controversial remarks

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) was set to hold an ethics committee meeting on Monday on two Supreme Council members accused of making a series of controversial remarks, with heavy disciplinary actions expected for both of them.

2023-05-08 10:13

Yoon's approval rating rises to 33%: poll

Yoon's approval rating rises to 33%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose this week to 33 percent, a poll showed Friday, with his approval edging higher for the third consecutive week.

2023-05-05 16:31

Yoon invites kids to state guesthouse at Children's Day event

Yoon invites kids to state guesthouse at Children's Day event

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with hundreds of children and parents from socially vulnerable groups Friday to commemorate this year's Children's Day, his office said.

2023-05-05 10:35

Yoon attends opening ceremony of Yongsan Children's Garden

Yoon attends opening ceremony of Yongsan Children's Garden

President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening ceremony of Yongsan Children's Garden on Thursday, pledging to create a space where children can be healthy and happy.

2023-05-04 15:05

PM Han departs for Britain for King Charles III's coronation on 4-nation European trip

PM Han departs for Britain for King Charles III's coronation on 4-nation European trip

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo left for Britain on Thursday for King Charles III's coronation as part of a weeklong trip to Europe that also includes stops in Sweden, Austria and Romania.

2023-05-04 10:41

[ANALYSIS] Why Yoon is final piece in Washington-Seoul-Tokyo jigsaw

ANALYSISWhy Yoon is final piece in Washington-Seoul-Tokyo jigsaw

South Korea has clearly shifted the political focus of its regional strategy to supporting “strategic clarity” from “strategic ambiguity.” The key question now is what the deliverables will be from the policy transition and how the incumbent Yoon Suk Yeol administration will solidify its alignment with the rules-based international order.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2023-05-04 08:12

Defector-turned-lawmaker denies illegal political donation allegations

Defector-turned-lawmaker denies illegal political donation allegations

Rep. Tae Yong-ho of the People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday flatly denied allegations that he received an illegal political donation around last year's local elections amid several other looming controversies surrounding him.

2023-05-03 21:23

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