Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't designates 2024 knife attack on Lee as case of terrorism

The government on Tuesday formally designated a 2024 knife attack on President Lee Jae Myung while he was serving as opposition leader an terror case, the prime minister's office said.

2026-01-20

Lawmaker appears before police for questioning about alleged bribery

A former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker suspected of receiving illegal political funds from a Seoul city councilor appeared before police for questioning Tuesday.

2026-01-20

Former floor leader Kim Byung-kee won't appeal DP expulsion, vows to clear his name

Kim Byung-kee, the former Democratic Party floor leader who has been expelled by his party over allegations related to illicit political donations and other misconduct, will leave the DP without appealing the party's decision, he said Monday.

2026-01-19

Police reopen probe into DP lawmaker's wife over alleged expense account misuse

Police on Monday launched a full-scale reinvestigation into allegations that the wife of Democratic Party Rep. Kim Byung-kee used a local councilor's corporate credit card for personal expenses years ago.

2026-01-19

Opposition launches filibuster, hunger strike over DP's 'second comprehensive special counsel bill'

The National Assembly kicked off its first plenary session of the year with a dramatic escalation in tensions as the ruling and opposition parties clashed over the passage of a controversial special counsel bill.

2026-01-15

PPP chief Jang begins hunger strike as party faces internal division over Han expulsion

PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok initiated a hunger strike to protest a Democratic Party bill and delay on expelling Han Dong-hoon amid internal party tensions and upcoming elections, urging political resolution over punitive action.

2026-01-15

Police place travel ban on DP lawmaker after illicit payment allegations

Police on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on liberal Democratic Party Rep. Kim Byung-kee over allegations that he accepted illicit payments in connection with his party nomination.

2026-01-14

PPP eyes expulsion of former leader Han Dong-hoon over alleged defamation posts

The conservative People Power Party's (PPP) ethics committee on Wednesday decided to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon, whose family was allegedly involved in writing a series of malignant and defamatory posts targeting the party.

2026-01-14

DP votes to expel former floor leader Kim Byung-kee over alleged misconduct, abuse of power

Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday decided to expel former floor leader Kim Byung-kee from the party after its ethics committee ruled that allegations of misconduct and abuse of power warranted the party’s harshest disciplinary measure.

2026-01-13

Lee invites leaders of ruling, opposition parties to meet later this week

President Lee Jae Myung will host a meeting with the leaders of both the ruling and opposition parties later this week to exchange views on major issues and seek their cooperation on key initiatives, the Blue House said Monday.

2026-01-12