Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Minor Rebuilding Korea Party agrees to put off merger talks with ruling party

The minor liberal Rebuilding Korea Party said Wednesday it accepted a proposal from the Democratic Party (DP) to set up a preparation committee to discuss cooperation ahead of the June local elections.

2026-02-11

Are referendums direct democracy manifest or authoritarian tool? Korea's history suggests both.

Koreans elect presidents, governors, and lawmakers, but they rarely have the chance to directly decide on crucial state matters through a national referendum — despite a law on the books that enables such exercises in direct democracy.

2026-02-11

Biz lobby apologizes over misleading report after Lee's criticism

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday issued an apology over its misleading press material claiming Korea's heavy inheritance tax has led to a sharp rise in the exodus of affluent individuals.

2026-02-09

Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group

Hong Kong's High Court is set to start on Thursday the landmark national security trial of three former leaders of a now disbanded group that organized annual vigils marking Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

2026-01-22

Lawmakers introduce resolution condemning current violence in Iran, citing Korea's own history

A bipartisan group of Korean lawmakers on Friday introduced a resolution urging the Iranian government to halt military suppression and killings against civilians.

2026-01-16

For first time ever, poll data suggests Koreans prioritize democracy over the economy

For the first time since the government began tracking public values in 1996, more Koreans said they hope to see the country grow into a mature democracy rather than become a richer country.

2025-12-23

Lee hails the people for safeguarding democracy against martial law, calls for accountability

President Lee Jae Myung credited the Korean people for safeguarding democracy in a national address marking one year since ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, while calling for strict accountability for those responsible.

2025-12-03

Lee touts South's resilient democracy in meeting with Korean community in Egypt

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday underlined Korea's democratic resilience during a meeting with the Korean community in Egypt, recounting the process of the country recovering from the aftermath of his ousted predecessor's martial law fiasco.

2025-11-21

Chinese dissident who led pro-democracy group in New York pleads guilty to spying for Beijing

A member of New York's Chinese dissident community pleaded guilty Tuesday to spying on his fellow activists on behalf of the Chinese government.

2025-09-17

Mali's military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot

Mali's military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accused of attempting to destabilize the country.

2025-08-15