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Tue, January 31, 2023 | 02:23

Opposition parties pass parliamentary probe report on Itaewon tragedy

Opposition parties pass parliamentary probe report on Itaewon tragedy

Opposition parties on Monday passed a report on the special parliamentary committee's investigation into the Itaewon tragedy through the National Assembly despite the ruling party's objection.

2023-01-30 20:02

Yoon approves $81.4 mil. in reserve funds for heating bills

Yoon approves $81.4 mil. in reserve funds for heating bills

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday approved 100 billion won ($81.4 million) in reserve government funds for emergency use in supporting vulnerable groups with soaring heating bills, his office said.

2023-01-30 17:51

Seoul mayor accuses liberals of leading nation in wrong direction

Seoul mayor accuses liberals of leading nation in wrong direction

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a press conference at Seoul City Hall, Monday. YonhapMayor Oh Se-hoon blames former Moon government for surging energy bills, blasts disability group that staged subway protests for disrupting law and order By Ko Dong-hwanSeoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has been on the offensive over several issues that are dividing the nation. Regarding the rising...

2023-01-30 17:20

Opposition party chief says he's paying price for presidential election defeat

Opposition party chief says he's paying price for presidential election defeat

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said he will appear again for questioning by prosecutors over his alleged involvement in a massive land development scandal in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. With this remark, Lee defied speculation that he would reject the prosecution's call to appear again for further investigation.

2023-01-30 16:31

Opposition leader says he will appear again before prosecutors for questioning

Opposition leader says he will appear again before prosecutors for questioning

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said Monday he will appear before prosecutors for another round of questioning, portraying himself as a "loser" in last year's presidential election in an attempt to paint the investigation as politically motivated.

2023-01-30 12:07

Main opposition leader faces pressure to resign in case of indictment

Yoon's office to sue opposition lawmaker for accusing first lady of stock manipulation

Yoon's office to sue opposition lawmaker for accusing first lady of stock manipulation

The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday it will sue an opposition lawmaker for making allegedly false claims of stock manipulation against first lady Kim Keon Hee.

2023-01-30 12:06

Yoon's approval rating slips for 3rd week: poll

Yoon's approval rating slips for 3rd week: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating fell for the third straight week in the wake of a spike in heating bills, a poll showed Monday.

2023-01-30 10:42

Trilateral maritime exercise

Trilateral maritime exercise

A combat craft medium vessel of the U.S. Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) participates in a combined exercise with the South Korean Navy SEALs and the British Navy in unidentified Korean waters in this undated photo, released by the SOCKOR, Sunday. The training, held in mid-January, also involved the British Royal Navy patrol ship, HMS Spey. Courtesy of SOCKOR

2023-01-29 17:10

Main opposition leader faces pressure to resign in case of indictment

Main opposition leader faces pressure to resign in case of indictment

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Jae-myung is facing mounting calls from inside the party to resign if he is indicted for his alleged involvement in two bribery scandals. Lee was questioned by prosecutors for longer than 12 hours on Saturday, over allegations that he was involved in a massive land development scandal in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province ...

2023-01-29 17:03

Opposition leader says he will appear again before prosecutors for questioning

Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe

Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung released a statement Saturday denying corruption allegations made against him over a property development project, after he appeared before prosecutors for questioning.

2023-01-28 09:48

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