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  • President Lee vows best efforts to include 5/18 spirit in constitutional preamble

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged on May 18 to do his utmost to enshrine the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement in the preamble of the Constitution, stating, "The spirits of May saved today’s living on the night of December 3, 2024." Attending the ceremony marking the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement that morning..

  • PPP reform pledge fades as incumbents dominate

  • The People Power Party (PPP) is facing criticism that its pledge for “innovative nominations” ahead of the June 3 local elections has fallen short, as incu..
  • Lee calls for balanced labor flexibility through dialogue

  • President Lee Jae-myung on March 19 emphasized that employment flexibility should not come at the unilateral expense of workers, calling instead for balanc..
  • Ruling and Opposition Clash Over Prosecution Reform

  • South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties clashed on March 19 over legislation to establish a new investigation agency and prosecution office, marking a..
  • Lee Declares Economic Emergency, Prioritizes Regions

  • President Lee Jae-myung on March 19 described the current situation as an “economic wartime condition,” urging all government agencies to respond with heig..
  • PPP chief blasts Lee government justice overhaul

  • Jang Dong-hyuk strongly criticized the ruling party’s prosecution reform, calling it “the worst evil” and warning that key safeguards in the justice system..
  • Han urges fast budget action

  • Han Byung-do called for swift execution of a supplementary budget and expedited passage of exchange rate-related legislation, citing growing economic risks..
  • Lee reviews stock settlement timing

  • Lee Jae-myung called for a review of South Korea’s stock settlement system, suggesting that the current payment timeline could be shortened.Speaking at a m..
  • Oversight gap sparks debate on case referral revival

  • Calls are mounting to restore the “all-case referral” system as concerns grow over weakened oversight of police investigations following prosecutorial refo..
  • Seoul race heats up, Chungbuk feud deepens

  • The People Power Party (PPP) is showing sharply contrasting dynamics in its candidate nominations for the June 3 local elections, with a competitive multi-..
  • Judge shortage worsens in lower courts

  • South Korea’s judiciary is facing a growing staffing crisis in lower courts, as an expansion of Supreme Court justices and the introduction of a new consti..
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