KyungHyangSinmun

557 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• South Korean Defense Ministry Starts Discipline Process for Military Lawyers in Chae Sang-byeong Case · Defense Ministry plans disciplinary reviews this month for military legal officers prosecuted by special investigators in the Chae Sang-byeong death and cover-up case.
• South Korea Foreign Ministry Cancels Hiring of Ex-Prosecutor General's Daughter Over Nepotism Claims · The Ministry of Foreign Affairs canceled the research position of Shim Woo-jung's daughter after finding she did not meet eligibility requirements amid preferential hiring allegations.
• Comprehensive Special Prosecutor's Detention Warrants Rejected; Investigation Extension Looming · South Korea's comprehensive special prosecutor faces a deadline as multiple detention warrants are rejected.
• Chungnam Council Requests Audit of Cheonan-Asan Dome Stadium Project · The South Chungcheong Provincial Council has requested a Board of Audit and Inspection review of the Cheonan-Asan dome stadium project over procedural and fiscal concerns.
• Lee Jae-myung President Approval at 52% as Public Divided on Prosecution Investigation Powers · President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating stands at 52% while 61% support maintaining the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority.
• President Lee Jae-myung Designates Dec 3 as National Sovereignty Day · President Lee Jae-myung announced Dec 3 as National Sovereignty Day to honor the citizens' role in the Light Revolution.
• Blue House Suppresses Anger Over Yoo Si-min's 'Inevitable Failure' Attack on President Lee Jae-myung · The Blue House chose not to publicly respond to Yoo Si-min's harsh criticism of President Lee Jae-myung, though internal frustration is mounting.
• Blue House Denies Claims That President Lee Jae-myung Opposes Prosecution Reform · The Blue House refuted claims that President Lee Jae-myung rejects the separation of investigation and prosecution.
• People's Party Uses Yu Sim-in's Past Comments to Attack President Lee Jae-myung · The People's Party leverages Yu Sim-in's critical remarks against President Lee Jae-myung to fuel internal political attacks.
• South Korea to Establish Integrated Military Academy in Daejeon Amid Regional Concerns · Government decision to locate unified national military academy at Daejeon Jaundae draws economic hopes from Daejeon and relocation worries from Jinhae and Cheongju.
• North Korea and China Intensify High-Level Ties Amid Delayed South Korea Relations · North Korea and China hold top-level talks to celebrate their 65th anniversary of friendship while South Korea's relations with China stall.
• Democratic Party Leadership Race Intensifies as Four Candidates Register · Kim Min-seok and Jeong Cheong-rae launch distinct platforms ahead of the August 17 Democratic Party convention.
• President Lee Myung-bak Appoints Google Alum Kim Tae-won as New Secretary for Youth Future · President Lee Myung-bak established a new office for youth future and appointed Kim Tae-won as the inaugural secretary.
• Democratic MP Kim Ui-gyeom Proposes New Law to Unite Gunsan, Gimje, and Buan as Economic Community · Democratic MP Kim Ui-gyeom filed a special law to establish a joint local government alliance for the Saemangeum region.
• South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Defends Massive Fine Against Coupang · President Lee Jae-myung rejects Coupang's claim of discriminatory targeting regarding a 620 billion won data breach fine.
• President Lee Jae-myung Warns Against Factional Conflict Over Fake News · President Lee Jae-myung urges regulation of fake news to prevent societal division and loss of rationality.
• Gangwon Gov. Woo Sang-ho Warns DPK Will Lose Power If Similar to 'Jang Yoon-gi' Scandals Recur · Gangwon Gov. Woo Sang-ho warns the Democratic Party will face electoral losses if scandals like the Jang Yoon-gi case recur.
• People Power Party Leader Claims Impeachable Ground if President Played Golf During Navy Disappearance · People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok asserts playing golf during a navy soldier's disappearance constitutes clear grounds for impeachment.
• Park Ji-won Slams Yoo Si-min for Undermining President Lee Jae-myung · Democratic lawmaker Park Ji-won criticizes author Yoo Si-min for questioning President Lee Jae-myung's success.
• Trump Urges Korean Shipbuilding Cooperation to Rebuild US Navy · US President Trump calls for Korean shipbuilding partnerships to rebuild the US Navy fleet.
• Democratic Party of Korea Begins Candidate Registration for August 17 Convention · Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil lead the three-way race for the Democratic Party of Korea leadership.
• Democratic Party Lawmakers Face Harassment After Proposing Criminal Procedure Bill · Democratic lawmakers face harassment from party members after proposing a bill to retain some prosecutorial supplementary investigation powers.
• Jang Dong-hyuk Emphasizes Member Sovereignty Amid Weak In-House Support · Jang Dong-hyuk's focus on member sovereignty signals a lack of strong parliamentary backing for the People Power Party.
• President Lee Jae-myung Criticizes Prosecutorial Double Standards in Kim Yong Case · President Lee Jae-myung condemns the prosecution's inconsistent use of Google Timeline evidence in the Kim Yong case.
• President Lee Jae-myung Orders Measures to Stabilize Market and Combat Fake News · President Lee Jae-myung directed regulators to address leveraged ETF volatility and accelerate the 'Stock Price Suppression Prevention Act'.
• Korea's People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk Faces Weak Party Support · People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk is criticized for relying on members due to lack of parliamentary backing.
• Jung Jeom-sik Says Park Jong-hyuk's Fate Depends on Public Opinion · People Power Party floor leader Jung Jeom-sik states Park Jong-hyuk's future depends on public sentiment and party unity.
• Chongju Mayor Election Recount Yields No Change Despite 124-Vote Margin · Recount of Chongju mayor election confirms incumbent's 122-vote victory over challenger.
• UNESCO Urges Japan to Address Forced Labor History at Sado Mine · UNESCO World Heritage Committee recommends Japan comprehensively address forced labor history at the Sado Mine site.
• People Power Party Leader Says Park Dong-hyeok's Fate Depends on Public Opinion · People Power Party floor leader states Park Dong-hyeok will decide his own resignation based on public sentiment ahead of the 2028 election.