Korea Joongang Daily
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Yoon Suk Yeol and Kim Keon Hee scheduled for separate hearings Friday

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee are both scheduled to appear in separate criminal court hearings Friday morning, marking the first time the couple will be in the same courthouse on the same day since their indictments.

2025-11-07

SNUH researchers develop world's first injective cure for congenital deafness

Korean researchers have developed the world’s first gene-editing injection that can correct mutations causing hereditary deafness, offering new hope for children who have relied only on hearing aids or cochlear implants.

2025-09-28

PPP blasts upcoming parliamentary hearing targeting chief justice as threat to separation of powers

The People Power Party (PPP) launched a fierce attack Tuesday against a parliamentary hearing scheduled for Sept. 30 targeting Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de, calling it a grave threat to the constitutional balance of power.

2025-09-23

Roundtable event explores opportunities for enhancing inclusivity for foreign nationals in Korea

Eight panelists at the “Hearing the Voice of Global Talent” event at the Seoul City Hall spoke about foreign nationals living and working in Korea and their views on how to attract global talent to the country.

2025-09-05

Ex-President Yoon absent from insurrection trial for 7th consecutive time

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent from his insurrection trial for the seventh consecutive time Monday, leading the court to proceed without him. Yoon has declined to appear at his trial at since his second arrest on July 10.

2025-09-01

Ex-first lady arrives for 1st questioning session with special counsel since detention

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee, who is in pretrial detention, arrived at the office of the special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki in the KT Gwanghwunmun Building in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday to be questioned.

2025-08-14

Yoon argues for release over health issues in detention legality hearing

A Seoul court on Friday concluded a nearly five-hour hearing to determine the legality of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s pretrial detention after Yoon filed a habeas corpus petition on health grounds seeking release.

2025-07-18

Defense minister nominee aims to 'achieve Opcon transfer' during Lee administration

Ahn Gyu-back, defense minister nominee, supported transferring wartime operational control to Korea, citing military progress amid partisan disputes over his service record.

2025-07-15

Tensions high outside Seoul courthouse as ex-President Yoon arrives for pretrial detention hearing

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a pretrial detention hearing amid heightened tensions outside the Seoul Central District Court, where supporters and critics demonstrated. A decision on his arrest warrant is expected by early Thursday.

2025-07-09

Special counsel denies Yoon private court entrance: 'Changing the method of entry is unacceptable'

A standoff occurred between former President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal team and special counsel over his questioning on martial law, focusing on entry into the prosecutors' office.

2025-06-26