Korea Daily News (December 12, 2024)
Politics Kweon Seong-dong Elected People Power Party Floor Leader: Kweon Seong-dong emphasized party unity and collaboration with party leader Han Dong-hoon, stating that impeachment discussions will be held during the general assembly. President Yoon’s Public Address: President Yoon Suk-yeol cited vulnerabilities in the National Election Commission’s system as justification for declaring martial law, calling for […]
Korea Daily News (December 11, 2024)
Politics 12/3 Martial Law Incident: The People Power Party’s TF proposed a roadmap for President Yoon Suk-yeol’s early resignation in February–March next year, intensifying discussions on its implementation. Kwon Seong-dong’s Remarks: Emphasized the need for unity within the People Power Party while dismissing internal factional conflicts. Prime Minister’s Official Apology: Prime Minister Han Duck-soo publicly […]
Korea Daily News (December 10, 2024)
Politics Emergency Martial Law by President Yoon Suk-yeol: Police summoned Prime Minister Han Duck-soo amid ongoing chaos caused by the emergency martial law. Criticism from the Korean Patent Attorneys Association: The association criticized President Yoon and the government, calling for strict punishment for the martial law case. Proposal for a Special Prosecutor Act: Han Dong-hoon […]
Korea Daily News (December 5, 2024)
Politics Impeachment Proposal to Be Voted: The opposition party plans to vote on the impeachment of the president on the 7th, with some ruling party lawmakers also calling for voluntary resignation. Martial Law Controversy: President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law have faced strong criticism from religious and political circles. Declining Presidential […]
Korea Daily News (December 4, 2024)
Politics Yoon Suk-yeol’s Martial Law Controversy: President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law but revoked it within six hours. This has drawn domestic and international criticism for undermining democracy. The National Assembly swiftly passed a resolution to revoke the law, but political aftershocks continue. Opposition Parties Preparing for Impeachment Vote: Six opposition parties are gearing up […]
Korea Daily News (December 3, 2024)
Politics AI Export Control: The U.S. government has imposed restrictions on AI-related core component exports, creating a crisis for the Korean semiconductor industry. Korea-Kyrgyzstan Agreement: The two nations signed 10 agreements, including energy and mineral cooperation, to strengthen bilateral relations. Military Budget Debate: Political disputes intensify as the ruling and opposition parties clash over the […]
Korea Daily News (December 2, 2024)
Politics Budget Deadlock: Rival parties failed to reach an agreement on next year’s budget by the legal deadline, leaving it unaddressed in the plenary session. Speaker’s Urgent Briefing: National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik urged the budget to be passed by December 10, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation. Audit Office Criticism Rejected: Secretary-General Choi Dal-young dismissed allegations of […]
Korea Daily News (November 29, 2024)
Politics Haerum Industrial Belt Special Act: The Haerum Alliance Promotion Committee is set to launch in January next year, attracting attention as a solution to regional extinction. Impeachment of Auditor General Choi Jae-hae: The Democratic Party is pursuing impeachment, citing violations of constitutional order. Yoon-Riga Normal Summit: Strengthening cooperation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals while condemning […]
Korea Daily News (November 28, 2024)
Politics Trump Assigns Mission to End Russia-Ukraine War: Former President Donald Trump appoints an 80-year-old military general to handle the war resolution. South Korea Faces Challenges Restoring Russia Ties: Trump’s election complicates South Korea’s diplomatic approach due to defense system requests. Grain Law Amendment Controversy: Opposition party pushes back against reducing rice cultivation and structural […]
Korea Daily News (November 27, 2024)
Politics Push for Free High School Education: The Democratic Party is moving to pass a bill for free high school education, addressing Korea’s unique situation as the only OECD country where families bear the cost of high school education. Discussion on Extending Retirement Age: Han Dong-hoon of the People’s Power Party proposed a reform to […]