Politics
- Final count confirms Oh’s Seoul victoryThe vote count for South Korea’s June 3 local elections, delayed by an unprecedented ballot shortage, was completed Friday, confi…Jun. 06, 2026 08:05
- Local vote could reshape political landscapeVoters headed to the polls Wednesday in a nationwide election that will shape local leadership for the next four years. Political…Jun. 03, 2026 08:31
- Lee defends KOSPI rally, targets speculationPresident Lee Jae-myung on Sunday brushed aside criticism that the recent rally in South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index has been d…Jun. 02, 2026 08:24
- Parties flood races with overlapping pledgesDemocratic Party of Korea candidate Jeong Won-o, running for Seoul mayor, unveiled a redevelopment vision for Yongsan on May 22, …Jun. 01, 2026 08:27
- Lee urges participation in local electionsPresident Lee Jae-myung on Sunday urged voters to take part in the June 3 local elections, warning that staying silent or abstain…Jun. 01, 2026 08:27
- Lee faces criticism over exposed ballotPresident Lee Jae-myung and first lady Kim Hye-kyung cast their ballots Friday during early voting for the June 3 local elections…May. 30, 2026 08:29
- Seoul, Washington open nuclear security negotiationsSouth Korea and the United States will hold their first official talks in Seoul from June 2 to 3 on a range of major security iss…May. 30, 2026 08:29
- Channel A takes election coverage outdoorsSouth Korea will begin two days of early voting Friday for the June 3 local elections, the first nationwide electoral test since …May. 29, 2026 08:25
- USFK commander calls South Korea a daggerGen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, described South Korea as a “dagger” and Japan as a “shield” in countering Ch…May. 28, 2026 08:23
- South Korea unveils nuclear submarine blueprintSouth Korea on Tuesday unveiled plans to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, setting a goal of launching its first vesse…May. 27, 2026 08:27
- Candidate unity efforts stall across key racesWith just two days remaining until May 28, widely regarded as the last practical deadline for candidate withdrawals to be reflect…May. 26, 2026 08:03
- Special counsel detains former Yoon officialsA special counsel investigating allegations left unresolved after three earlier independent probes has detained two senior offici…May. 25, 2026 08:16
- Lee weighs crackdown on hate-promoting websitesPresident Lee Jae-myung said Sunday that his administration would consider shutting down websites that promote or tolerate hate s…May. 25, 2026 08:16
- South Korea eyes possible Xi-Kim meetingSouth Korean authorities are closely monitoring signs that Chinese President Xi Jinping could visit North Korea as early as later…May. 22, 2026 08:22
- South Korea, U.S. to begin nuclear submarine talksSouth Korea and the United States are set to begin negotiations as early as next month over Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered su…May. 21, 2026 08:24
- Kim Keon Hee denies ‘Julie’ allegations in testimonyKim Keon Hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, took the witness stand Wednesday in a trial over the so-called “Julie” alle…May. 21, 2026 08:24
- Lee, Takaichi vow closer cooperation amid global uncertaintyPresident Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation on supply chains, energy …May. 20, 2026 08:22
- Lee signals possible intervention in Samsung disputePresident Lee Jae-myung said Monday that corporate management rights deserve the same level of protection as labor rights, unders…May. 19, 2026 08:29
- Over 500 candidates win local seats unopposedMore than 500 candidates are poised to win office without a vote in South Korea’s June 3 local elections after running unopposed,…May. 18, 2026 08:22
- Lawmaking stalls amid political gridlock in SeoulThe approval rate for bills in the first half of South Korea’s 22nd National Assembly has fallen to 7.5 percent, a steep drop fro…May. 16, 2026 08:20
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