A long way to go

Han Dong-hoon proposed recruiting a special inspector for the presidential couple to counter the demands from the opposition for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate into all the allegations against the first lady.

2024-10-24

Surprise!

The governing party led by Han Dong-hoon is embarrassed after Cho Kuk — leader of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party — pledged his support for the majority Democratic Party in Wednesday’s by-election in Busan.

2024-10-13

Two opposition parties’ shameful populism

Lee and Cho may need to win the two elections to help dilute their mounting judicial risks, but we urge them to maintain their integrity first.

2024-10-03

How to get worse

The two by-elections in South Jeolla are being disproportionately heated with mud slinging and populist promises as election day approaches fast.

2024-10-03

President Yoon's approval rating rebounds to over 30% for first time in four weeks

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s chronically low approval rating has rebounded to over 30 percent for the first time in four weeks, according to the latest public opinion survey released by pollster Realmeter on Monday.

2024-09-23

Minor party leader's son loses master's degree over inflated admission credentials

Yonsei University has canceled the master's degree of a minor party leader's son who used a false internship certificate as part of his admissions credentials, according to school officials on Thursday.

2024-08-08

Partisan rivals gather to mark 15th anniversary of late president's death

Politicians from across party lines gathered on Thursday at the birthplace and resting place of late President Roh Moo-hyun in South Gyeongsang for a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of his death.

2024-05-23

A mysterious Dokdo visit that only backfired

Politicians must stop the reckless political gestures of exploiting Dokdo for their personal gains.

2024-05-15

Seoul dismisses Tokyo's protests over Cho Kuk's Dokdo visit

Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk's recent visit to the Dokdo islets has sparked controversy as Japan lodged a formal protest expressing "regrets" about the trip.