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Sat, July 24, 2021 | 12:36

National Assembly endorses 34.9 trillion-won extra budget to fight COVID-19

The National Assembly on Saturday gave the nod to a 34.9 trillion-won ($30.3 billion) extra budget bill aimed at propping up the economy battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-07-24 10:25

Moon apologizes over COVID-19 infections among Cheonghae unit sailors

President Moon Jae-in apologized Friday over the breakout of COVID-19 infections among the members of South Korea's naval unit operating off the coast of Africa.

2021-07-23 17:20

Member of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismisses suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port

Pardon of ex-president could sway Korea's presidential election

Pardoning jailed former president Park Geun-hye is emerging as a variable in Korea's presidential election next year, with President Moon Jae-in appearing to be contemplating whom he will grant presidential pardons to on the upcoming Aug. 15 Liberation Day.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-07-22 16:54

Politicians defend credibility by sharing stories of adoption, disability

In the past, some adoptive parents in Korea have hid the fact of their children's adoption from them, as well as from other people, for various reasons, such as prejudice against adoptees. For similar reasons, many people with disabilities have also taken pains to hide them, in an attempt to avoid discrimination.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-07-22 16:34

Gyeonggi governor pledges to distribute universal basic income if elected president

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the front-running presidential contender for the ruling Democratic Party, made a campaign pledge Thursday to distribute universal basic income of up to 2 million won ($1,736) per year to all citizens.

2021-07-22 15:14

President under fire over responsibility for infection cluster in Cheonghae unit

Criticism is mounting from the conservative opposition bloc that President Moon Jae-in is dodging his responsibility as the commander-in-chief of South Korea's armed forces, over a major cluster COVID-19 infection among members of the Cheonghae naval unit. All members of the Cheonghae unit, which was on an anti-piracy mission in waters off Africa, returned home via specially-...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-07-21 16:43

Gov't likely to extend toughest virus curbs amid unrelenting COVID-19 wave

Guilty verdict on Moon's aide deals blow to administration's legitimacy

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of South Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Kyoung-soo for online opinion manipulation, thus stripping him of the governorship and preventing him from running for election to public office for nearly seven years. The ruling deals a heavy blow to not only the political career of Kim, one of the closest aides to President Moon Jae-in, b...

Kim Rahn | 2021-07-21 16:21

Young generation arises as new center of Korean politics, economy

Young people in their 20s and 30s are emerging as the new center of Korean politics and the economy, spearheading changes in various aspects of society. Called the “MZ Generation” - a combination of Millennials and Generation Z - they show no hesitation in expressing their opinions on various issues; and political parties, businesses and civic groups are being compelled to li...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-07-20 16:46

Delayed schedule to become variable in ruling party's presidential primary

With the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) putting off its presidential primary by five weeks due to the recent upsurge in COVID-19 infections, attention is now being paid on how it will affect the competition among the six contenders. The extended period could either give Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung more time to solidify his lead, or offer a chance for runn...

Jung Da-min | 2021-07-20 16:38

Korea to create think tank for space program

South Korea's science ministry said Tuesday it will create a space policy-oriented think tank in a move to bolster its space development ambitions.

2021-07-20 14:19

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