[태그:] South Korea Politics
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⚖️ Kang Yong-seok’s Election Law Violation: Supreme Court Upholds Suspended Sentence ⚖️
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has finalized a suspended prison sentence for lawyer Kang Yong-seok, who was found guilty of violating the Public Official Election Act during the 2022 local elections. Let’s dive into the details of this case and its implications. The Case at a Glance Kang Yong-seok, who ran for Gyeonggi…
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South Korean Presidential Election: Key Candidates and Policy Debates 🗳️
Early Election Heats Up in South Korea! 🔥 With the snap election just around the corner, South Korea’s political landscape is buzzing with activity! Let’s dive into the key players and their strategies: Lee Jae-myung’s Campaign Launch 🚀 Former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung officially announced his presidential bid through a documentary-style video. He emphasized…
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People Power Party Finalizes Presidential Candidate Selection Method: 3 Rounds of Primaries
People Power Party (PPP) Decides on Presidential Candidate Selection Process The People Power Party (국민의힘, Gukminuihim), a major political party in South Korea, has finalized its method for selecting its presidential candidate through a series of three primary elections. This decision was made at a meeting of the party’s emergency steering committee on October 10th.…
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Won Hee-ryong Declares He Will Not Run in Presidential Election 🗳️
Former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Won Hee-ryong, has announced he will not be running in the upcoming 21st presidential election. This decision comes as a surprise to many who had considered him a potential candidate. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Won expressed his sense of responsibility for the current political…
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Ex-People Power Party Leader Jang Ye-chan Faces Fine, Election Ban Over False Credentials 🏛️
Former People Power Party youth leader Jang Ye-chan has been fined ₩1.5 million (approximately $1,100 USD) in the first trial for violating the Public Official Election Act during last year’s general election. This could lead to a five-year ban from running for office if the fine is upheld! 😱 The Charges 📜 Jang was charged…
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Kim Boo-kyum, Former Prime Minister, Declares He Will Not Participate in the Upcoming Presidential Election, Citing Need for a ‘Bigger Democratic Party’ and Constitutional Amendment
Kim Boo-kyum, former Prime Minister of South Korea, announced on May 9th that he will not be participating in the Democratic Party’s presidential primary. He stated that the upcoming election should serve as a turning point for a ‘bigger Democratic Party’ and institutional reforms such as constitutional amendments 🗳️. Key Points of Kim Boo-kyum’s Statement…
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Yu Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon, Declares Presidential Candidacy at Freedom Park 🗽
Incheon Mayor Yu Jeong-bok officially announced his candidacy for the 21st presidential election at Freedom Park in Incheon. His core pledges include constitutional amendment, political reform, and a free market economy. He plans to participate in the People Power Party’s primary while maintaining his position as mayor. Let’s dive into the details! 🚀 Key Points…
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Kim Sang-wook, Facing Pressure to Leave, Calls for Yoon Suk-yeol’s Expulsion from the People Power Party 😮
Kim Sang-wook, a member of the People Power Party (PPP), is facing increasing pressure from within his party to resign. In response, he has stated that a genuine apology to the public regarding the alleged martial law situation would involve expelling former President Yoon Suk-yeol from the party. On SBS radio’s ‘Kim Tae-hyun’s Political Show,’…
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Han Duck-soo, Acting President, Shuts Down Presidential Run Rumors: “My Last Duty is to Stabilize the State Affairs” 🚫
Amid recent speculation in political circles about a potential presidential run by Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, it has been reported that Han has explicitly stated he has no intention of running. 🙅♂️ According to a government official, Han recently told his chief of staff, “Don’t even utter the ‘ㄷ’ (D) of the…
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Lee Jae-myung Criticizes Prime Minister’s Authority in Constitutional Court Appointments 🤨
Lee Jae-myung, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party of Korea and a potential presidential contender, has voiced strong criticism against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is currently acting as the President. The issue revolves around Han’s nomination of candidates for the Constitutional Court. Key Points of Lee Jae-myung’s Statement “Han seems to think he…
