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Reporter : Lee Hyo-jin
Sat, April 20, 2024 | 20:30
No breakthrough in Korea's medical standoff despite gov't concession
The government's latest decision to permit universities to reduce their medical school enrollment quotas for the 2025 academic year - a significant concession that could potentially reduce the total slots by hundreds from 2,000 - is still short of bringing striking doctors back to work.
Society | 2024-04-19 17:04
Lawmaker-elect defends adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars
A lawmaker-elect of the minor Reform Party stood by a controversial adult festival recently banned in Seoul and cities across Gyeonggi Province, saying that enjoying adult culture in adults-only spaces should be allowed.
Society | 2024-04-18 16:29
Envoy says monitoring of North Korea sanctions enforcement possible without Russia, China
Ongoing discussions among like-minded nations to establish a new monitoring mechanism on North Korea's sanctions evasion could proceed without involving China and Russia, according to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Foreign Affairs | 2024-04-17 15:39
[INTERVIEW] Israel doesn't want 'all-out war,' Israeli diplomat says after Iran's strike
Israel does not intend to trigger an all-out war in the Middle East region but will take necessary steps to protect its people in the wake of Iran's unprecedented attack on the Jewish state last week, according to Barak Shine, Israel's deputy chief of mission to Korea.
Foreign Affairs | 2024-04-16 15:41
Allies seek alternative measures to continue monitoring of N. Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol highlighted South Korea's steadfast commitment to upholding U.N. sanctions on North Korea during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield in Seoul, Monday.
Foreign Affairs | 2024-04-15 16:51
Court rules Korean War veteran with AWOL record can't be buried at national cemetery
A Seoul court has ruled that a Korean War veteran with a 10-month absent without leave (AWOL) record cannot be buried at the Seoul National Cemetery, ruling in favor of the cemetery's decision to deny his burial.
Politics | 2024-04-15 08:16
Yoon contemplates replacements for key aides following election defeat
President Yoon Suk Yeol seems to be contemplating his picks to replace key aides, including the prime minister and presidential chief of staff.
Politics | 2024-04-14 16:46
[ELECTION] Main opposition secures large majority in elections, crushes ruling party
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) clinched a landslide victory in Wednesday's general elections, significantly outperforming its rival, the conservative ruling People Power Party (PPP). The victory solidifies the position of the liberal party and establishes an even larger opposition-dominated Assembly for the next four years.
Politics | 2024-04-11 09:06
[ELECTION] DPK poised to clinch landslide victory in general elections
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is poised to achieve a decisive victory in Wednesday's general elections, with the broader liberal opposition bloc expected to secure as many as 200 seats in the 300-member National Assembly. This projection deals a significant blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Politics | 2024-04-10 20:59
[ELECTION] Han Dong-hoon’s future uncertain following PPP’s defeat
The future of Han Dong-hoon, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), came under question following the crushing defeat of his party in the general elections, Wednesday.
Politics | 2024-04-10 20:48
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