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Wed, May 18, 2022 | 22:21

Yoon Suk-yeol sworn in as South Korea's new president

President Yoon Suk-yeol took the oath of office Tuesday, vowing to rebuild the nation on the foundation of a liberal democracy and market economy, while offering to revive North Korea's economy with an "audacious plan" should it take steps to denuclearize.Yoon made the remarks in his inauguration address at the National Assembly Plaza, outlining various challenges facing the ...

2022-05-10 12:01

Koreans express hopes for incoming government

Yoon pays his respects at national cemetery ahead of inauguration ceremony

President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Seoul National Cemetery, Tuesday, to pay his respects to fallen patriots before moving on to his inauguration ceremony.

2022-05-10 10:55

Koreans express hopes for incoming government

US requests UN Security Council for Wednesday meeting on North Korea

The United States has requested an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting for Wednesday to discuss North Korea, according to diplomats, amid fears that Pyongyang will resume nuclear weapons tests in the coming weeks.

2022-05-10 10:02

Koreans express hopes for incoming government

Korean citizens expressed a wide range of hopes and expectations of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, from the easing of home mortgage regulations, to tailoring welfare policies to those in need, to making society safer for children. Though their expectations differ in the details, they all hope that the policies carried out by the Yoon administration will concretely improve ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-10 09:00

Cheong Wa Dae to open to public at noon

Cheong Wa Dae was set to open to the public later Tuesday, immediately after incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration ceremony, ending its 74-year-old role as the site for the presidential office and residence in line with Yoon's pledge to relocate the top office.

2022-05-10 08:16

Yoon begins term at midnight with military briefing

New President Yoon Suk-yeol began his five-year term at the start of Tuesday in an underground bunker set up at his office building by receiving a briefing from the Joint Chiefs of Staff as commander-in-chief.

2022-05-10 08:11

Yoon likely to tap ex-deputy NSA as spy chief: source

Kim Kyou-hyun, a former deputy national security adviser and career diplomat, is likely to be incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol's first spy chief, a source said Monday.

2022-05-09 17:17

Yoon names vice foreign, defense ministers

Yoon's inauguration ushers in era of Yongsan

President Yoon Suk-yeol will start his first day at the top job of the government very differently from that of his predecessors: his office is no longer in the secluded foothills of Mount Bugak. Instead, it's at the center of Seoul's crowded downtown Yongsan District near Samgakji subway station, an election promise emphasizing his willingness to make himself and his office ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-09 17:17

Yoon begins term at midnight with military briefing

Justice minister nominee criticizes prosecution reform laws at hearing

Justice Minister nominee Han Dong-hoon contested prosecutorial reform laws that were passed by the ruling party and accused prosecutors of being politically influenced during the Moon Jae-in administration. During his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly, Monday, the nominee said he believes the reform laws are unconstitutional and could harm the public's interests.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-05-09 17:17

Justice minister nominee raps prosecution reform laws for potentially hurting public interest

Moon bids farewell to citizens amid mixed reactions to his presidency

Wrapping up his five-year tenure, President Moon Jae-in bid farewell to citizens. Throughout his presidency, the liberal president enjoyed a relatively high job approval rating, hovering over 40 percent. But he ironically allowed the conservative bloc to take power in just five years, showing that public opinion of his leadership is sharply divided.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-05-09 17:03

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