[태그:] Korean Politics
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Kim Kyung-soo Proposes Abandoning the Yongsan Presidential Office and Returning to Cheong Wa Dae
Kim Kyung-soo, a former South Gyeongsang Province governor and a Democratic Party presidential hopeful, has made a compelling proposal regarding the location of the presidential office. His core argument revolves around abandoning the current Yongsan Presidential Office and considering alternatives, including a return to Cheong Wa Dae (the Blue House) or utilizing the government complex…
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Former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s First Trial Begins: Arrives at Court Amidst High SecurityThe first criminal trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is indicted on charges of insurrection, has commenced at the Seoul Central District Court. Key Details: Arrival: Yoon Suk-yeol arrived at the Seoul Central District Court around 9:48 AM KST, entering through the underground parking area. Courtroom: The trial is being held in courtroom 417…
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Democratic Party to Include Teenagers in Presidential Primary Voting
The Democratic Party in South Korea is changing things up for their presidential primary! Here’s the gist: Voting Breakdown: 50% from party members (including, for the first time, 16-18 year olds!) and 50% from a public opinion poll. Why the Change? To avoid potential manipulation by outside groups that some feared could occur with a…
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Yoon Suk-yeol Returns to Private Residence, Vows to Continue Efforts for Freedom and Prosperity
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has moved back to his private residence in Seocho-dong, Seoul, just a week after his removal from office. He greeted supporters, expressing his commitment to continue working for the freedom and prosperity of South Korea.
Warm Farewell and Future Plans On April 11th, Yoon departed from the Hannam-dong official residence,… -
Yoon Suk-yeol Returns to Private Residence After Term
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, arrived at their private residence in Seocho-dong around 5:30 PM on the 11th. Earlier in the day, President Yoon left the Hannam-dong official residence at approximately 5:11 PM, greeting and shaking hands with young supporters to express his gratitude.
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Parliament Speaker to Challenge Acting President’s Constitutional Judge Nominations!
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker, Woo Won-shik, is gearing up to file a權限爭議審判 (gwonhanjaeng’ui simpan), or “competence dispute adjudication,” against Acting President Han Duck-soo. This legal showdown revolves around Han’s nomination of two candidates for the Constitutional Court. Why the Fuss?
The core issue is whether an acting president has the authority to nominate… -
Pro and Con Rallies Held in Seoul Following Yoon Suk-yeol’s Move
Following the news of former President Yoon Suk-yeol relocating from his official residence in Hannam-dong to his private residence in Seocho-dong, Seoul saw various pro and con rallies. Here’s a breakdown of what happened: Hannam-dong Rallies Pro-Yoon Supporters: 자유대한국민연대 (Free Daehan Korean Alliance) gathered 500 supporters near the Hannam residence. Anti-Yoon Protesters: 촛불행동 (Candlelight Action),…
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Lee Jae-myung Announces Presidential Candidacy: “I Will Create a ‘Real Republic of Korea’”
Lee Jae-myung, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has officially announced his candidacy for the 21st presidential election, declaring his intention to create a “real Republic of Korea.”
Key Points from Lee Jae-myung’s Announcement Call to Action: Lee stated he is running to respond to the cries of the sovereign people who… -
윤석열 대통령, 한남동 관저 떠나 서초동 자택으로 복귀
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol is set to leave the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and return to his private residence in Seocho-dong on the 11th. An official from Yoon’s side stated, “Former President Yoon will leave the official residence at 5 PM on the 11th and move to his private residence.” Senior presidential aides…
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Constitutional Court Dismisses Impeachment Motion Against Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae
The Constitutional Court of Korea has dismissed the impeachment motion against Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae after 119 days of deliberation. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Key Takeaways Impeachment Dismissed: The Constitutional Court unanimously (8-0) dismissed the impeachment motion against Park Sung-jae. Immediate Reinstatement: Minister Park has immediately returned to his duties. Lack…
