If she should fail to move back to the ‘second line’

The opposition camp now no longer wants the withdrawal of President Park Geun-hye from active duty to the ‘second line’ but to step down altogether as President.
According to the Korean-language daily, Chosun Ilbo, on Nov. 7, 2016, now the opposition leaders want President Park ‘out of the office.’

Following the mass rally in Seoul and across the country last weekend (Nov. 5), where the host organizations claim 200,000 joining the rally in Seoul, the opposition leaders changed their mind. Now they want President Park Gun-hye to step down all together as President.
The main opposition Minju Party plans to call a mass rally next Saturday on Nov. 12 together with other political and civic organizations demanding the exit of the Park government.
So far, the Minju Party and the second-opposition People’s Party have not staged an anti-Park rally at the party level. However, beginning next Saturday, leaders of the two major opposition parties say that now they have to do it at the party level.
Minjoo Party Spokesman Yoon Kwang-seok said, “Now we are about to cross the ‘Rubicon River’ meaning that “we will demand President Park to step down all together as President if she should fail to step back to the second line.”
Yoon meant that if President Park should fail to heed the demand of the opposition camp, they will immediately start a mass movement to demand Park to step down all together as the President of the Republic of Korea.
However, as of today, President Park does not seem be fully aware of the ‘mind of the people’ who want to step back at least to the ‘second line’ leaving all the duties to a prime minister selected jointly by the ruling and opposition parties with the sole edxception of national defense and foreign relations.

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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)

Ex-Presidential Aides An Chong-bum, Jeong Ho-seong Arrested

Former presidential secretaries An Chong-bum and Jeong Ho-seong have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the widening scandal surrounding President Park Geun-hye’s longtime confidant Choi Soon-sil.

Prosecution Questions Former Presidential Secretary Woo Byung-woo

Former senior presidential civil affairs secretary Woo Byung-woo returned home early Monday after around 15 hours of questioning by the prosecution over a number of alleged irregularities.

White House: US-S. Korea Alliance Remains Strong Despite Scandal

The White House says that the alliance between the United States and South Korea remains strong and durable despite a massive scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.

No. of N. Koreans Escapees in S. Korea Likely to Surpass 30,000

The number of North Korean defectors who arrived in South Korea in the first ten months of the year marked one-thousand-154, up 21 percent year-on-year.

Parties Lock Horns on Path Forward

Rival parties stand in stark contrast over state affairs following the president's apologetic news conference on Friday.

Japan Concerned about Scandal Affecting Military Pact

Japan is worried that the political scandal engulfing South Korea may affect discussions on the General Security of Military Information Agreement that the two countries are pushing to sign.

Non-regular Workers Aged over 60 in S. Korea Doubled over 10 Years

The number of non-regular workers aged over 60 in South Korea more than doubled over the past decade.

Hyundai-Kia's Domestic Market Share Dips Below 60%

South Korea's biggest automotive giant is losing ground in its own home country.

At one time, the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group produced four out of five vehicles running in South Korea.

VOA: 204 N. Korean Defectors Enter US Since 2006

Voice of America said Saturday that a total of 204 North Korean defectors have entered the United States as refugees since 2006 including one North Korean just Thursday.

White House: US-S. Korea Alliance Remains Strong Despite Scandal

The White House says that the alliance between the United States and South Korea remains strong and durable despite a massive scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.

Victims of Japan's Sexual Slavery Demand Apology, Compensation

Victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery have rejected a landmark agreement reached late last year between South Korea and Japan on the issue of comfort women.

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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)

FBI decides no charges against Clinton in email scandal reinvestigation

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- An FBI reinvestigation into Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while as secretary of state turned up nothing that merits criminal charges, FBI director James Comey said Sunday.

Ban can be good president of S. Korea: U.S. expert

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon can be a good president of South Korea as he has extensive international experience and proven his ability to get things done during his 10 years at the helm of the United Nations, a foreign affairs expert claimed.

Prosecutors question Park's former aides, confidante over corruption scandal

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- State prosecutors on Sunday questioned two former aides to President Park Geun-hye and her longtime confidante as part of a high-profile probe into a sprawling corruption scandal that has rocked the country.

Tourist bus flips sideways, four passengers killed, 22 injured

DAEJEON, South Korea, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- A large tourist bus flipped on its side on a highway in Daejeon, some 160 kilometers south of Seoul, on Sunday, leaving four passengers dead and 22 others injured, police said.

FC Seoul pull off dramatic finish in S. Korean football league

JEONJU, South Korea, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- They might have lost early, but they smiled in the end.

FC Seoul pulled off a dramatic finale to win the K League Classic football title on Sunday after beating Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1-0.

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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)

Choi scandal probe closes in on president

The prosecution Sunday questioned President Park Geun-hye’s confidante and former aides in relation to an influence-peddling scandal, as investigation zeroed in on what role the president played.

Blue House strives to get PM nomination approved

Pressed by the prosecution’s tightening grip on key presidential aides involved in the Choi Soon-sil scandal, Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday grappled to find a breakthrough in the political standoff with opposition parties.

Korean economy facing increasing external risks

The South Korean economy, internally constrained by sluggish consumption and investment, is also surrounded by growing external risks.

Death in family, repeated misfortunes surround CJ Group

Korea’s leading food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group has been hit hard by a series of misfortunes recently, further devastated by the death of 22-year-old Lee Rae-na, a daughter-in-law of ailing group chairman Lee Jay-hyun, over the weekend.

UNSC negotiations being protracted amid Sino-US rivalry,political uncertainties in US

Negotiations at the UN Security Council over a new sanctions resolution on North Korea are being drawn out with no signs of an imminent breakthrough nearly two months after Pyongyang‘s fifth nuclear test.

Family, youth take center stage at anti-Park rally

Families and youths took center stage at the massive anti-President Park Geun-hye rally at the heart of Seoul on Saturday, signaling continuing public anger over a scandal involving Park’s confidante Choi Soon-sil.

Choi Soon-sil scandal poses different challenges to presidential hopefuls

With President Park Geun-hye’s approval ratings plummeting to all-time low amid a spiraling scandal involving her confidante Choi Soon-sil, presidential hopefuls are trying to capitalize on the crisis by projecting themselves as reliable leaders.

Samsung offers glimpse of AI-powered Galaxy S8

Samsung Electronics’ next flagship smartphone Galaxy S8 will adopt an artificial intelligence platform, which will also be applied into all of its home appliances, the company said Friday.

Leadership uncertainty adds downside risks

The uncertain future of the Korean government’s economic team is adding downside risks to the country, which is bracing for imminent headwinds.

Air France’s new travel cabins take off to Seoul

Starting November, Air France has introduced new long-haul travel cabins in its Business, Premium Economy and Economy sections for flights between Seoul and France, company officials said Sunday.

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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)

Park mulls follow-up measures to salvage presidency

Embattled President Park Geun-hye is considering follow-up measures to salvage her presidency amid a deepening leadership crisis caused by the influence-peddling and corruption scandal involving her confidant, according to presidential sources Sunday.

Investigations into Choi scandal speeding up

Investigations into the swirling scandal centering on President Park Geun-hye's confidant Choi Soon-sil are picking up speed, following the arrest of two ex-presidential aides on charges of granting Choi personal benefits and access to classified documents.

Choi Soon-sil - Shaman or con artist?

If Choi Soon-sil is a shaman as indicated by some media outlets, she is one who is different from what we know as "mudang," a Korean exorcist.

'UN chief may not seek Saenuri Party ticket'

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon may not run in next year's presidential election on the ticket of the ruling Saenuri Party amid the ever-widening scandal involving President Park Geun-hye's confidant, according to its party floor leader.

Park approval among 20-30s drops to 1%

President Park Geun-hye's approval rating is at a record low of 5 percent, according to a Gallup Korea survey on Friday. But her approval rating among those in their 20s and 30s is even lower ― 1 percent.

No Gwanghwamun statue of President's father

A conservative group's attempt to erect a statue of President Park Geun-hye's late father at Seoul's symbolic civic gathering spot has been dismissed.

'Tough mom' beats girl during Gwanghwamun protest

A leader of an ultra-right-wing civic group comprising married women known as "platoon of moms" attacked a high school student during a large-scale protest held at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday.

Duterte declares war on kidnapping

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared war on kidnapping, according to the Philippine Star.

Botox war escalates into legal disputes

Conflict over the originality of botulinum toxin (BTX) strain among three major pharmaceuticals ― Medytox, Hugel Pharma and Daewoong Pharmaceutical ― will likely result in legal action, as none of them budge.

Lions suffer fallout of Choi scandal

In the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) league, Samsung Lions were once considered unbeatable.

Harvard Koreans join anti-president rally

Korean students at Harvard University in Boston held a protest rally to denounce President Park Geun-hye for not taking responsibility of the political scandal with her confidant Choi Soon-sil.

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Dong-A Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)

Galaxy S8 to feature interactive voice recognition service

Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Viv Labs CEO Dag Kittlaus and executives at Samsung’s head office in Seoul on Friday, and discussed the future direction of AI technology, which will be applied to Samsung’s new “Galaxy S8.”

N. Korean goalie's ridiculous mistake turned out to be a scam

North Korea was punished by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for intentional defeat during the AFC U-16 Championship. "The North Korean Football Association will be fined with 20,000 dollars for bringing the game into disrepute by deliberately conceding a goal," AFC announced on Friday. "Team Manager Yoon Jong Su will be fined 5,000 dollars and imposed a 12-month ban, while goalkeeper Jang Paek Ho will be fined 1,000 dollars and also a year banned from games."

If Park resigns, next presidents could face similar situation’

Chung Jin-seok, floor leader of the ruling Saenuri Party, criticized the opposition parties on Saturday, saying, “A responsible political leader cannot demand the president to step down.” His remarks are targeting at Ahn Cheol-soo, former co-chairman of the People’s Party, and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who have demanded President Park Geun-hye resign.

Scientists prove marine litter inflow from N. Korea and China

A Korean research team recently discovered that marine litters from North Korea and China were flowing into the Korean inshore through the South Sea. Despite frequent issues arising from inflowing marine litters, the recent discovery comes as the first scientific step-by-step evidence to be found.

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Chosun-Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)

Prosecutors Circle Closer to Park

Prosecutors are about to enter uncharted territory as they seek to take the unprecedented step of investigating an incumbent president.

Young Jobseekers Club Together to Deal with Pressure

Young jobseekers increasingly form peer groups to prepare and deal wi

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