Lee Hae-chan, chief of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), said Wednesday he feels heavy responsibility for political turmoil surrounding a former justice minister causing public concerns.Lee expressed regret over his party's failure to read public sentiment about a monthslong row over whether ex-

Kang Han-ok, mother of President Moon Jae-in, died Tuesday at the age of 92, Cheong Wa Dae announced.She died at a hospital in Busan, the president's hometown located some 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 7:06 p.m., it said.She had reportedly suffered from an illness for a long time and had

The prosecution again sought an arrest warrant for a younger brother of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Tuesday over a hiring scandal and an alleged fake lawsuit in connection with a private school foundation run by his family.State prosecutors asked a Seoul court to issue a warrant to formally d

The wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was arrested Thursday in a court decision that is expected to add traction to the prosecution's probe into charges over her daughter's college admission and a financial investment.Following a hearing on Wednesday, a Seoul court approved an arrest w

President Moon Jae-in asked foreign ambassadors here Friday to join a "historic" peace journey on the Korean Peninsula.He also requested their keen attention to South Korea's efforts to play a bigger role on the global stage, as he hosted more than 110 foreign ambassadors serving in South Kore

The United States continues to call on South Korea to renew its military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, a U.S. defense official said Thursday.David Helvey, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, made the remark at a security forum as he reiterated W

Minister of Justice Cho Kuk ultimately suffered ‘Nangma’ on October 14 meaning ‘sacking’ to the satisfaction of many people in Korea, especially the conservatives. Cho in the minds of the majority of people in Korea was the primary cause of an unprecedented split among the Korean people between the

Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Deputy Editor Ms. Kim Jin-sunRecently, there are reports of Koreans, especially some well-to-do people, seeking ‘business emigration’ into the United States, Canada, Australia and other ‘western’ countries.According to Korean-language media reports in Seoul, emigration b

President Moon Jae-in announced South Korea's far-reaching strategies Tuesday to become the world's leader in future mobility technologies, including the government's plan to invest 2.2 trillion won (US$1.8 billion) in the sector over the coming decade.He was attending a highly symbolic

In an unexpected move, Justice Minister Cho Kuk offered to resign Monday amid an ongoing probe into corruption allegations involving his family."I judged I should not add a burden to the president and the government regarding my family affairs. I think the time has come for me to step down for the

Hosted by the Korean Red Cross Special Advisory Committee for Women's Services, the '2019 Red Cross Bazaar' was held at COEX in Samsung-dong, on October 2, 2019.The wives of ambassadors, government officials, deputy ministers, chairman of major firms and heads of financial institutions p

The Seoul National University Hospital and the ROK Armed Forces Medical Command have joined their hands to march towards the development of South Korean military medical care.Seoul National University Hospital and ROK Armed Forces Medical Command held a symposium on “The direction of Korean military

The South Korean military said Sunday it plans to lower the bar for the conscription of active duty soldiers, as the country's population is widely expected to shrink drastically.The Ministry of National Defense and the Military Manpower Administration are currently in the process of revising re

Justice Minister Cho Kuk said Thursday he spoke by telephone with a chief prosecutor in charge of raids on Cho's residence over allegations of corruption, sparking a row over the appropriateness of the conversation, during a parliamentary interpellation session.The telephone conversation was wit

The latest public polls on the popularity rating of the political leaders and parties, especially after the controversial appointment of Minister of Justice Cho Guk, boosted the number of people who support neither the government of President Moon Jae-in nor the opposition Liberal Korea Party. Out o

South Korea's ruling and conservative opposition parties are expected to clash head-on this week, as they are scheduled to begin a full-fledged regular session of the National Assembly.The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) is emboldened by the reported spread during the Chuseok holidays

The United States on Friday sanctioned three entities it accused of conducting cyber attacks on behalf of the North Korean government to generate revenue for the regime's nuclear and missile programs.The Department of the Treasury said the new measures target Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff, and Andar

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold summit talks in New York late this month on the sidelines of a U.N. session, Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday.The allies have agreed to hold the meeting to coincide with Moon's visit to the U.S. city for the 74th General

President Moon Jae-in appointed Cho Kuk as justice minister Monday, emphasizing the need to continue the government's reform drive.He appealed for "public understanding and support" for his decision to appoint Cho despite controversies over alleged ethical lapses and wrongdoing by his family.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in's campaign to reinforce Seoul's strategic partnerships with Southeast Asian nations has gained fresh momentum this week, as he made a fruitful tour of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, Cheong Wa Dae aides said Friday.Moon made a pitch for the New Southern Policy