Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

“You're nearly there.”

Former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon, former leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), advanced to the final round of the (PPP) primary on Tuesday as the final two contenders for the June 3 presidential election,.

2025-04-29

Holding a grudge....

The DP announced on Wednesday that they are establishing a Public Opinion Poll Special Committee in the National Assembly to probe the validity of recent polls showing they are losing over the PPP.

2025-01-23

Every cloud has a silver lining

In the midst of great political turmoil in Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, pro-Yoon supporters are relying heavily on fake news.

2025-01-08

Leaving empty-handed

The chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) backtracked on his decision to ask the police to take over a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday. 

2025-01-06

“I'll face impeachment, but from here”

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) attempted to execute the arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol between Jan. 3 and 5 but was blocked by the Presidential Security Service.

2025-01-05

Trapped

Despite a court-issued arrest warrant, President Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up in his residence, refusing to comply. On Wednesday, he distributed a message to supporters gathered outside of his residence.

2025-01-02

Sleepless nights

The chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said on Jan. 1 that the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol would be executed before its expiration on Jan. 6.

2025-01-01

A dizzy maze

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) finds itself in a quandary.

2024-12-19

When?

The 81-minute meeting, conducted over tea without a meal, reportedly saw President Yoon dodging questions and repeatedly saying, “You'll see.” Observers have characterized the outcome as being "virtually a fruitless meeting."

2024-10-23

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President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled a new vision for unification with North Korea, the Unification Doctrine, during a speech in a ceremony marking the 79th Liberation Day on Thursday. Yoon emphasized that “complete liberation remains an unfinished...

2024-08-15