Korea's presidential candidates want constitutional reform. Experts say they don't go far enough.

Korean presidential candidates propose reforms to curb presidential power, but experts argue their plans fail to address deeper systemic issues.

2025-05-30

Over 60% of Korean voters support shortening presidential terms, allowing re-election

Over 60 percent of Korean voters said they supported amending the Constitution to replace the current single five-year presidential term with a four-year renewable term or a term allowing re-election, a poll showed.

2025-05-27

DP chief calls for end to 'state of insurrection' before pursuing constitutional reform

Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung said the "state of insurrection" must end before attention can shift to constitutional reform.

2025-04-07

PPP to form election committee for upcoming presidential primary

The conservative People Power Party will form a committee to oversee the party's upcoming presidential primary.

2025-04-06

Korean political veterans call for constitutional reform

A bipartisan group of Korean political veterans launched a campaign for constitutional reform at a ceremony at Seoul Station on Wednesday afternoon.

2025-03-05

DP chief downplays constitutional reform in move to appeal to moderates

Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung is putting constitutional reform on the backburner as he jockeys for centrist support in anticipation of an early presidential election should President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment be upheld.

2025-02-23

PPP floor leader urges constitutional reforms to reduce power of presidency, legislature

The floor leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday called for constitutional reform to reduce the powers of both the presidency and the National Assembly to reduce political conflict.

2025-02-11

Plug by IVE's Jang Won-young pushes 'Buddha's Words' up the bestseller rankings

IVE member Jang Won-young's recommended book "Buddha's Words" (2024) shot up in sales, according to local bookstore chain Kyobo on Friday.

2025-01-24

Rival parties wrestle over Constitutional Court nominations as Yoon impeachment trial looms

The ruling and opposition parties on Tuesday battled over parliamentary rights to appoint justices at the Constitutional Court, with both sides seeking an advantage in President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.

2024-12-17

Both parties must unite during a national crisis (KOR)

We hope our politicians to find a grand plan to overcome the intrinsic limits of the 1987 election system.

2024-12-16

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