Monday, February 9
Category: politics
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) outlines a preliminary stance on merging with the Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), capturing key directions ahead of a final decision at its general parliamentary meeting on the 10th. Party leaders plan to review President Lee’s position and settle the matter definitively. Spokesperson Addresses Base…
Government Eases Restrictions on Big-Box RetailersSouth Korean officials, working with party leaders and the presidential office, have approved lifting a 14-year ban on new large supermarket openings and delivery operations. The decision emerged from a high-level coordination meeting…
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung declared on August 8 that officials cannot ignore widespread public backlash against sharp reductions in the purchase rental housing program. He called on housing ministry executives and regional directors to explore operational revisions…
Cho Kuk, leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, has issued a firm deadline for the Democratic Party of Korea’s merger proposal. He announced on February 8 that the party will consider the merger off if no official and…
Lee Sang-gyu, a leadership faction member of the People Power Party and chairman of the Seoul Seongbuk-gu district committee, announced that he filed the primary complaint leading to the replacement of Bae Hyun-jin as Seoul City Party chairman.Accusations of Party PrivatizationLee asserted that Bae Hyun-jin has been transforming the Seoul…
Historic Fundraising Achievement ReachedA nationwide winter charity initiative has set a new record by collecting 51.24 billion won (approximately $38.6 million) in donations, marking the largest amount raised in the campaign’s history. The two-month humanitarian effort concluded this…
Emotional Musical Performances Captivate Seoul Audiences Recent theatrical productions in Seoul have showcased remarkable performances by young actors, moving audiences to tears with their raw emotional delivery. Two notable productions—”Ginging Bum” and “Purun Saja Wani Ni”—have become cultural…