Lee's approval rating rises for 2nd consecutive week: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 55.8 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, apparently helped by the government's move to stabilize the property market, a survey showed Monday.

2026-02-09

It's a gamble: Korea to introduce mobile lottery ticket purchases

Buying lottery tickets will soon be possible on smartphones in Korea, and the revenue distribution system for lottery proceeds will undergo its first major overhaul in 20 years.

2026-02-06

Gov't to ease public sector limits as part of rare earth supply chain plan

The government has decided to ease restrictions on public sector participation in overseas resource development, in a bid to strengthen supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals after years of limits.

2026-02-05

Older adults drive up employment rate as youth languish in job market

Korea’s overall employment rate is rising on the back of a record increase in government-funded jobs for older adults, while prospects for youth employment remain bleak.

2026-02-03

President Lee appoints ex-IMF executive as second vice minister of finance

President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a former executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the new second vice minister of finance, Blue House spokesperson Kang Yu-jung told reporters on Monday.

2026-02-02

Gov't to notify people of possible data leaks, not just confirmed cases

Users will now be notified if they are involved in “possible” data leaks, not just definitive cases, and potential threats to their personal information under a new set of data protection measures.

2026-01-28

Public institutions to boost hiring to 6-year high in 2026: Finance Ministry

State-run and state-funded institutions plan to carry out their largest recruitment in six years in 2026 as part of efforts to expand job opportunities for young people, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

2026-01-27

Don't bottle it!

Workers sort recyclable waste at a sorting facility in Dobong District, western Seoul, on Jan. 26.

2026-01-26

Nuclear power plant construction back on, as Lee administration restarts plans for new reactors

The Lee Jae Myung administration is going forward with the construction of two new nuclear power plants that had earlier been put on hold for a public consensus process. It is now facing criticism for wasting time under the pretext of deliberation.