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Sun, May 22, 2022 | 23:38

Defeated presidential candidate creates stir

Just around two months after losing in the March 9 presidential election to Yoon Suk-yeol by just over 240,000 votes, Lee Jae-myung returned to the political battlefield with his eyes riveted on Incheon, where he is running for a parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-election.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-16 15:54

New land minister vows to supply over 2.5 million new homes to stabilize housing market

New Korean Land Minister Won Hee-ryong vowed Monday to soon announce a detailed roadmap for providing more than 2.5 million new homes with a focus on increasing supply in metropolitan areas to stabilize the housing market.

2022-05-16 15:47

Yoon gov't said to begin discussions on 'democratic control' of police

The Yoon Suk-yeol government has begun to discuss ways to control increased police power after the recent passage of two reform bills aimed at stripping the prosecution of its investigative powers, officials said Monday.

2022-05-16 14:06

Ruling party chief calls for presidential secretary's apology over vulgar expressions in poems

The chief of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) called on a presidential secretary Monday to issue a public apology following revelations his poems included sexually insensitive lines.

2022-05-16 11:41

Poll shows tight contest in race for Gyeonggi governor

The two candidates of the ruling and the main opposition parties are running neck and neck in a race for the governorship of Gyeonggi Province in the June local elections, a survey showed Monday.

2022-05-16 11:34

Ruling party wary of vote split in Gyeonggi gubernatorial election

Ruling party wary of vote split in Gyeonggi gubernatorial election

With the Gyeonggi provincial governor's office up for grabs in the June 1 local elections, the ruling conservative People Power Party (PPP), which is fielding Kim Eun-hye as its candidate, has been wary of a vote split because of independent candidate Kang Yong-seok, adding leverage to Kim's rival contender Kim Dong-yeon of the main opposition liberal Democratic Party of Kore...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-15 15:46

Poll shows tight contest in race for Gyeonggi governor

Yoon appoints unification, culture, land ministers

President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday appointed three more ministers, including the North Korea policy chief, with his Cabinet formation delayed by the main opposition party's refusal to endorse certain nominees. Yoon appointed Kwon Young-se as unification minister after the National Assembly adopted his confirmation hearing report the previous day.

2022-05-13 20:32

Politicians' unethical behaviors disgrace parties before local elections

Rival parties, which are busy bracing for the June 1 local elections, are being held back by allegations of ethical lapses by figures linked to the Yoon Suk-yeol administration or the opposition party. Kim Seong-hoe, the presidential secretary for religion and multiculturalism, which is a newly created post to address social discrimination and prejudice, drew backlash over hi...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-05-13 17:40

Presidential secretary likely to depart amid controversy over remarks on homosexuality

A presidential secretary is expected to quit amid controversy over his past remarks on homosexuality and wartime sex slaves, an official said Friday. Kim Seong-hoi, presidential secretary for religious and multicultural affairs, has come under fire following revelations he described homosexuality as "a type of mental disease," among other views he posted on Facebook.

2022-05-13 14:57

Renowned billiards player joins ruling party ahead of local elections

Professional billiard player Cha Yu-ram joined the ruling People Power Party (PPP) in a ceremony Friday, vowing to represent the voices of the culture and sports circles in politics, and seeking to play a role in the upcoming local elections. The 34-year-old Cha acquired the nickname "Goddess of Billiards" after winning a number of domestic and world pool championships until ...

2022-05-13 14:57

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