[태그:] South Korea Politics
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Political Clash: South Korean Parliament Demands Withdrawal of Constitutional Court Nominees
The South Korean political landscape is witnessing a fierce battle as the National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, passed a resolution urging the withdrawal of two nominees for the Constitutional Court. The nominees, Lee Wan-kyu, head of the Ministry of Government Legislation, and Ham Sang-hoon, a senior judge at the Seoul High Court, were…
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Kwon Seong-dong Urges Party Unity to Overcome Lee Jae-myung’s Influence 
Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized the need for unity within the party to counter the influence of Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party. During a floor strategy meeting on April 15, 2025, Kwon stated that the upcoming election is an opportunity for the people to judge Lee, whom he…
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Kwon Seong-dong Urges Overcoming Lee Jae-myung’s Influence for a United Cause!
Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized the need to overcome the influence of Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, framing it as a common mission despite internal differences within the party. Key Points: Han Duck-soo’s Non-Candidacy: Kwon stated that Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will not be running in…
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Kim Hye-kyung’s Final Statement: “My Oversight”
Second Trial Verdict on July 12In her final statement, Kim Hye-kyung, the wife of former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, expressed regret for her oversight in a case involving violation of the Public Official Election Act. The second trial verdict is scheduled for July 12. Key Points: The prosecution has requested the same fine as the first trial (3 million…
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Hong Joon-pyo Announces Presidential Bid, Vowing to Judge Lee Jae-myung
Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo has officially announced his candidacy for president, declaring his intention to judge Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung. Key Points of Hong Joon-pyo’s Announcement: Critique of Lee Jae-myung: Stated that Lee Jae-myung should be judged by the people and placed on the judicial stand. Election Framing: Positioned the election as a…
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DPK’s Park Chan-dae Speaks at Supreme Council Meeting
Park Chan-dae, the acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), delivered remarks at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on April 14, 2025. The meeting addressed key party issues and strategies. Source: Yonhap News Agency Key topics discussed likely included upcoming legislative agendas, internal…
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Yoo Seung-min Declines to Participate in Presidential Election Primary, Criticizing the Party’s Inertia
Yoo Seung-min, a former lawmaker of the People Power Party (국민의힘), has announced his decision not to participate in the upcoming presidential election primary. He expressed strong criticism towards the party’s lack of introspection and clinging to vested interests.
In a statement released on his Facebook page today, Yoo stated, “Despite the consecutive impeachments… -
Kim Kyung-soo, Former Gyeongnam Governor, Announces Presidential Candidacy Amidst Fast
In a dramatic turn of events, Kim Kyung-soo, the former governor of Gyeongnam province, has declared his candidacy for president amidst a hunger strike. The announcement comes as he marks the 11th day of his fast, aimed at protesting President Yoon Suk-yeol. Let’s dive into the details
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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Declares He Won’t Run for President
In a surprising announcement, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has declared that he will not be running for president. Let’s dive into the details!
Key Points Oh Se-hoon made the announcement at a press conference held at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido. He stated he would play a supportive role to normalize what… -
Pro and Anti-Yoon Suk-yeol Rallies Held in Seoul Following His Departure from Official Residence
Following Yoon Suk-yeol’s departure from the Hannam-dong official residence to his private residence in Seocho-dong, pro and anti-Yoon rallies were held in various locations throughout Seoul. Key Rally Locations and Groups Hannam-dong Residence Area: Pro-Yoon: Freedom Korean National Alliance (자유대한국민연대) – 500 people Anti-Yoon: Candlelight Action (촛불행동) – 20,000 people Pro-Yoon: Conservative YouTuber ‘Shinui Hansu’…
