A Gallup Korea survey found that 17 percent of respondents remained uncommitted to either major party, though the liberal base appears to be merely diversifying its support.
The election is expected to be charged, with rhetoric from both the conservative People Power Party (PPP) and the liberal Democratic Party (DP) reminiscent of the last presidential election as they target each other’s torchbearers from that race.
The chief of a minor party that could upend the general election vowed to summon President Yoon Suk Yeol before the National Assembly to respond to allegations that prosecutors under his watch illegally stored criminal suspects' information.
Candidate registration for the April 10 general election began on Thursday, capping weeks of controversies over party nominations and the start of a fierce nationwide contest likely to shape President Yoon Suk Yeol's remaining three years in office.
Visitors look at handbags displayed on the shelves at the "2024 SEOUL TEX & TECH" hosted at the aT Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Monday.
If Korea can establish an attractive innovation habitat for humans and AI across industry and society, it can raise productivity enough to offset the decline in its economically active population.
SK Innovation's 2023 profit plummeted due to weak oil refining margins, but its battery-making subsidiary showed growth. The company plans to cancel all treasury shares rather than paying cash.
The government and politicians should be mediating between the conflicts of interests and encourage entries of new “destructive” players to facilitate innovation of the economy.
Danish Ambassador to Korea Svend Olling addresses an audience on the importance of Denmark-Korea cooperation for science and technology innovation at a forum organized to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Innovation Centre Denmark Seoul.
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