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Thu, February 2, 2023 | 06:49

Opposition party vows to push for special counsel probe into first lady

Opposition party vows to push for special counsel probe into first lady

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday vowed to push for a special counsel probe into stock manipulation allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee.

2023-02-01 22:05

PPP leadership contender draws fire for posting controversial photo with celebrities

PPP leadership contender draws fire for posting controversial photo with celebrities

A leading contender for the leadership of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has been embroiled in a dispute after posting a controversial photo taken with two celebrities.

2023-02-01 16:18

DPK hits back at Yoon's office over stock manipulation allegations involving first lady

DPK hits back at Yoon's office over stock manipulation allegations involving first lady

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Wednesday it will countersue the presidential office for accusing its spokesman of libel after he raised stock manipulation allegations involving the first lady.

2023-02-01 15:55

Yoon says nurturing talented people in science is critical for survival

Yoon says nurturing talented people in science is critical for survival

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday that nurturing talented people in science and technology is the only way for the nation to survive in a world competing for technological supremacy.

2023-02-01 15:40

Ruling party to hold primary before national convention to pick new leader

Ruling party to hold primary before national convention to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) will hold a primary to pick final candidates to become the new party leader before the national convention in March, the party's election committee said Tuesday. The party will pick the top four candidates for the leadership race through a vote of paying party members by Feb. 10 and hold a national convention on March 8 to elect a new leade...

2023-01-31 21:59

Yoon calls for effective extended deterrence during meeting with U.S. defense chief

Yoon calls for effective extended deterrence during meeting with U.S. defense chief

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday in Seoul and discussed ways to beef up security ties and extended deterrence against North Korea, the presidential office said. Austin arrived in Seoul the previous day on a regional swing that will also take him to the Philippines. Earlier Tuesday, he held talks with Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup.

2023-01-31 21:21

Yoon, first lady meet Cambodian child at presidential office

Yoon, first lady meet Cambodian child at presidential office

President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday met with a Cambodian child who received heart surgery in Seoul, his office said.Kim first met the 14-year-old boy, named Aok Rotha, in Phnom Penh in November, 2022, while accompanying the president on an official trip.

2023-01-31 21:11

Cyber University of Korea offers online Korean language programs for foreigners

Cyber University of Korea offers online Korean language programs for foreigners

The Cyber University of Korea (CUK) is gearing up to promote Korean language education for foreigners by offering various online programs. These programs are provided by the Korean Language Education Institute established in 2022 by CUK, Korea's first online university.

2023-01-31 18:24

Gov't to give new operator exclusive rights to 5G 28 GHz spectrum

Gov't to give new operator exclusive rights to 5G 28 GHz spectrum

The Korean government said Tuesday it will give a new operator the exclusive rights to an additional 5G network frequency band for three years in a bid to help local businesses enter the new high-speed network service sector.

2023-01-31 16:32

Ruling party to hold primary before nat'l convention to pick new leader

Ruling party to hold primary before nat'l convention to pick new leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) will hold a primary to pick final candidates to become the new party leader before the national convention in March, the party's election committee said Tuesday.

2023-01-31 16:21

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