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'Power broker' questioning enters round 3 in mayoral corruption probe

Prosecutors on Tuesday questioned self-proclaimed power broker Myung Tae-kyun for the third time as they intensified their investigation into his alleged ties to Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon during the 2021 mayoral by-election.

2025-03-11

Mayor's aides questioned by prosecution in corruption probe

Two aides of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon appeared before prosecutors on Monday as part of an investigation into his alleged connection with self-proclaimed power broker Myung Tae-kyun during the 2021 mayoral by-election campaign.

2025-03-10

Prosecution resummons 'political broker' for further investigation

Prosecutors on Thursday summoned self-proclaimed political broker Myung Tae-kyun again as part of their investigation into allegations of influence-peddling in candidate nominations and fabricating opinion polls on behalf of the Seoul mayor.

2025-03-06

Political power grab begins within PPP ahead of Yoon's impeachment ruling

People Power Party (PPP) heavyweights are swiftly making moves in apparent preparation for a possible early presidential election, pending the Constitutional Court’s final ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.

2025-03-05

Who are the top PPP presidential contenders trailing DP chief?

A survey found that no conservative candidate outperformed Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung in a potential presidential election resulting from the Constitutional Court upholding President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

2025-01-30

Seoul mayor urges constitutional reform to prevent future bouts of political turmoil

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday underscored the need for constitutional amendments to address leadership risks amid political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law imposition.

2025-01-22

Seoul to investigate social service worker attendance in response to Mino controversy

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Tuesday that the city government will investigate work attendance by conscripted social service personnel after Mino of boy band Winner was recently accused of failing to show up to work.

2024-12-24

Seoul is safe to visit despite political crisis, mayor assures international tourists

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday reassured the public and the international community that the capital remains a safe destination for foreign visitors despite the political turmoil that has gripped the country.

2024-12-11

Self-proclaimed political broker Myung Tae-kyun indicted

Prosecutors on Tuesday indicted self-proclaimed political broker Myung Tae-kyun and former lawmaker Kim Young-sun on charges of violating political funding laws. The indictment comes a year after the South Gyeongsang regional office of the Nationa...

2024-12-03

Seoul's 'Hangang Bus' ferries unveiled for first time, official launch next March

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s much-anticipated water bus project is closer to reality as the physical Hangang Bus ferries were unveiled for the first time on Monday.

2024-11-25