Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Former PPP leader's bilingual online post sparks fierce debate over English grammar

Former People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon sparked a heated debate over English grammar on Thursday after he posted a bilingual photo caption targeting Democratic Party (DP) leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung on social media.

2025-03-14

Acting president vetoes bill on special counsel for alleged election interference by Yoon

Acting President Choi Sang-mok vetoed a bill railroaded by the Democratic Party seeking to establish a special counsel to investigate alleged election interference by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-03-14

Prosecutors say 'no change' in decision not to appeal Yoon release despite Supreme Court questions

The prosecution said Thursday there is "no change" in its decision not to appeal the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from jail.

2025-03-13

Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment motions against four senior officials

The Constitutional Court on Thursday reinstated four senior officials who were impeached over allegations of mishandling investigations into various presidential affairs.

2025-03-13

Constitutional Court rejects impeachment motion against BAI chief Choe Jae-hae

The Constitutional Court has rejected a parliamentary impeachment motion against Choe Jae-hae, chair of the Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea, who was accused of improperly auditing President Yoon Suk Yeol's office and residence relocation.

2025-03-13

Political unease builds as Constitutional Court remains mum on Yoon verdict

The Constitutional Court of South Korea failed to announce a date for its long-awaited verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on Wednesday, leaving the country in a protracted state of political uncertainty.

2025-03-12

PPP plans to boost scholarship-to-tuition ratio for students

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) vowed on Wednesday to increase the portion of scholarship funds that students receive for their tuition costs.

2025-03-12

Assembly speaker urges acting president to immediately appoint last nominee for Constitutional Court

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik issued a forceful statement on Wednesday calling on acting President Choi Sang-mok to immediately appoint the legislature's last nominee for the Constitutional Court.

2025-03-12

NEC secretary-general speaks at Assembly on handling of unfair hires

Secretary-general of the National Election Commission (NEC), stated that he would take swift action if the controversy over preferential hiring of children of high-ranking NEC officials constitutes a violation of the National Civil Service Act.

2025-03-12

Alleged assassination plot against opposition leader prompts party to request police protection

The Democratic Party (DP) said on Wednesday that it has received a tip-off regarding a plan to assassinate DP leader Lee Jae-myung, and that it is considering requesting the police to take protective measures for Lee.

2025-03-12