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Voters send record number of women to Korea's parliament

The April 10 general election saw a record 36 women directly elected to seats in the 22nd National Assembly, breaking the previous high of 29 women elected to the 21st National Assembly in 2020.

2024-04-12

Outcry over far right-wing politician's 'immigration interrogation' videos

A right-wing candidate for the April 10 general election is sparking controversy for allegedly interrogating foreigners he suspects to be illegal immigrants and attempting to forcibly "arrest" them.

2024-03-29

Let me vote for an AI politician

We must prepare for a new era, for it is sure to come.

2024-03-20

15-year-old who attacked lawmaker with a rock also ‘threw coffee at actor Yoo Ah-in’

The person who threw coffee at actor Yoo Ah-in when leaving the Mapo police station in May last year is reportedly the same 15-year-old who attacked People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin last month.

2024-02-01

Assaulted PPP lawmaker says attack 'should not happen to anyone else'

People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin said the attack she suffered “should not happen to anyone else," alluding to a series of attacks on politicians in Korea in the months leading up to the general election...

2024-01-28

Teenager says lawmaker attack was Impulsive decision

The unidentified middle schooler told investigators that he was waiting in front of a hair salon known for having many celebrity customers, hoping to get autographs.

2024-01-26

'15 year-old' assailant strikes lawmaker 17 times within 18 seconds

People Power Party lawmaker, Bae Hyun-jin, assaulted on Thursday by an assailant claiming to be 15 years old, was repeatedly struck 17 times in 18 seconds.

2024-01-26

PPP lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin required head surgery after rock attack

The medical staff at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital in Seoul said they had to twice surgically close a cut on the scalp of People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin, following an attack earlier in the day on Thursday.

2024-01-25

PPP lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin hospitalized after being attacked by '15 year-old boy'

She is the second politician to be attacked since Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung on Jan. 2.

2024-01-25

Weapon used to attack DP chief was a modified camping knife, police say

Additionally, the assailant, identified only as Kim, not only visited Busan station but also Ulsan station, which is close to the residence of former President Moon Jae-in, the day before the attack occurred.

2024-01-03