Interior minister says some Cabinet members 'opposed' martial law decree in closed-door meeting

Cabinet members and military officials denied association with President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived emergency martial law declaration Tuesday as they were grilled by the parliament Thursday on their roles and knowledge of the situation.

2024-12-05

A reckless impeachment from the start

The minister must do his best to prevent any similar mishaps in the future and facilitate flood recovery as the minister in charge for now.

2023-07-25

[THINK ENGLISH] 이상민 행안부 장관, 헌정 사상 최초로 장관 탄핵 소추

Interior Minister Lee Sang-min became the first sitting minister to be impeached by the National Assembly in the country's modern political history on Wednesday.

2023-02-14

Constitutional Court receives impeachment resolution

The National Assembly submitted an impeachment resolution against Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to the Constitutional Court on Thursday, an issue continuing to polarize the main opposing parties.

2023-02-09

Police officers can climb ranks faster under proposed reforms

Police officers are expected to have more opportunities for promotion and climb the ranks faster following police reforms announced by the interior minister Monday.

2022-12-19

President blows off no-confidence motion against minister

The presidential office on Monday brushed off a no-confidence motion against Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min. More important, it said, was a proper investigation into the Oct. 29 Itaewon crowd crush tragedy that killed 158 people.

2022-12-12

Top officials give apologies for tragedy in Itaewon

As public demands grow for someone to take responsibility for the deadly crowd crush in Itaewon, apologies were offered by Korea's police chief, the interior minister, Seoul's mayor and the Yongsan District Office head Tuesday.

2022-11-01