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Sat, June 10, 2023 | 21:09

[ANALYSIS] China's ban on Micron tests Washington-Seoul alliance

ANALYSISChina's ban on Micron tests Washington-Seoul alliance

Security experts in Washington and Seoul do not question whether the Joe Biden administration's detailed and aggressive moves in technology and semiconductors are important as the U.S. is facing an inflection point with China's rise in the sector.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2023-05-29 07:53

Enhanced security screening for summit

Enhanced security screening for summit

A notice of enhanced security screening measures is displayed at Incheon International Airport, Sunday, on the eve of the opening of the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit. The first summit between Korea and Pacific Island nations, hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, will kick off Monday for a two-day run with the participation of leaders and senior officials from all 18 membe...

Jun Ji-hye2023-05-28 16:53

Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog

Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog

President Yoon Suk Yeol and his adopted Labrador retriever appeared Sunday on a TV show featuring scenes of the dog adjusting to his new home at the presidential office.

2023-05-28 14:52

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.7%: poll

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.7%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose last week and was close to the 45 percent level, a poll showed Sunday.

2023-05-28 12:12

Presidential office denies Japanese news report on Yoon's possible visit to Ukraine

Presidential office denies Japanese news report on Yoon's possible visit to Ukraine

The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday denied a Japanese news report that Yoon could visit Ukraine in July.

2023-05-27 09:00

Legislation trapped in loop of unilateral approval, presidential veto

Legislation trapped in loop of unilateral approval, presidential veto

Korea's legislation is trapped in a vicious loop of the majority-holding main opposition party unilaterally tabling controversial bills and President Yoon Suk Yeol countering with his veto right.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-26 16:45

DPK launches signing campaign against Fukushima water release

DPK launches signing campaign against Fukushima water release

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) kicked off a signature campaign Friday to oppose Japan's planned release of radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

2023-05-26 11:09

Process begins to seek parliamentary consent to arrest lawmakers in DPK election scandal

Process begins to seek parliamentary consent to arrest lawmakers in DPK election scandal

A Seoul court asked the government Thursday to win parliamentary consent to the potential arrests of two lawmakers, after prosecutors sought arrest warrants for them over a cash-for-vote campaign scandal involving the 2021 chairman election of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK).

2023-05-25 15:05

Yoon's approval rating breaks through 40% level: polls

Yoon's approval rating breaks through 40% level: polls

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has broken through the 40 percent level, two separate polls showed Wednesday, reflecting positive feedback on his handling of diplomatic and security issues.

2023-05-24 17:18

Gov't, ruling party mull restricting rallies by groups with unlawful act history

Gov't, ruling party mull restricting rallies by groups with unlawful act history

The government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed on Wednesday to review the possibility of disallowing downtown rallies by organizations with a history of unlawful acts, according to officials.

2023-05-24 11:42

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