Urgent Call for Justice: South Korean President Urged to Enact Special Prosecutor LawOn May 16th, the Democratic Party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to immediately proclaim the Special Chae Sang Byung Prosecutor Law and not waste this last opportunity. Floor Leader Park Chan Dae said at a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that day, “Make a decision as a president who upholds the honor […]
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating TumblesWho among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
Will South Korea Join the Enemy? Plans to Engage With China and RussiaYonhap News As President Yoon Suk Yeol enters his third year in office, he addresses the perceived limitations of his foreign and security policies, particularly in managing relations with China and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul is expected to visit China for the first time in six years as Foreign Minister. Unlike […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the CountryThe South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
President Yoon's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom: What's Next for Him?On the 29th, a public opinion poll revealed that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating had fallen for three consecutive weeks, marking the lowest level since August of the year before last. The survey conducted by Realmeter at Energy Economy’s request from the 22nd to the 26th targeting 2,518 eligible voters aged 18 and above […]
Lee Jae Myung Pushes for Urgent Meeting with President YoonOn the 26th, Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced, “I will put everything aside and meet with President Yoon Suk Yul first.” The summit meeting between Yoon and Lee stalled due to differences in agenda alignment, but it is now on a steep rise. At the Supreme Council meeting held at the […]
South Korean President Yoon Under Pressure to Address Media SuppressionThe media union demanded the dismissal of Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Hong Il and Korea Communications Standards Commission Chairman Ryu Hee Rim. Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s proposal for a so-called summit meeting with Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, there are demands that restoration of press freedom must be included […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency CrisisThe primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk YeolFor the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election DefeatNYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
Candidate Park Ji Won Asserts President Yoon Will Leave Party or Be Ousted in Event of General Election DefeatPark Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate in the April 10th general elections in Haenam, Wando, and Jindo of South Jeolla Province, claimed that “President Yoon Suk Yeol will face a harsh fate, either leaving the People Power Party or being ousted, if he is defeated in the general elections.” Appearing on the BBS Radio […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military UpgradesThe Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy MagazineOn the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, KenyaPresident Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
Lee Jae-Myung 'Yoon Suk Yeol's Government Has Become an Autocracy'A report from V-Dem Institute says “South Korean Democracy now ranks at 47th from 28thYoon Suk Yeol’s government attacks gender equality and represses the opposition partiesLee Jae-Myung “autocratization in a leading democratic country, unimaginable”“This general election must stop the reckless backslide” Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the Yoon Suk […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol: 'The Unification We Pursue is Based on the Universal Human Value'President Yoon Suk Yeol has received a work report from the Ministry of Unification and instructed them to make efforts to improve North Korean human rights. After receiving a policy direction report from the Ministry of Unification on the 7th, President Yoon said, “The unification we pursue is based on the universal human value, freedom, […]
Backlash from 8 Asian Nations as President Yoon Cuts Migrant Support Center BudgetAsian countries express concern over South Korea's migrant worker support center budget cuts, affecting foreign workers' assistance.
Oops! Biden's Tongue-Tied Again: Mistakes Yoon Suk Yeol for Moon Jae InPresident Biden mistakenly called President Yoon Suk Yeol "Mr. Moon" during a speech at a South Korean company.
Yoon and Sunak Reach Downing Street Accord, Strengthening South Korea-UK TiesSouth Korea and the UK elevate their relationship to a 'Global Strategic Partnership' with the 'Downing Street Accord.'
President Yoon's Wristwatch Surfaces in Second-Hand Market – Price Stuns EnthusiastsPresident Yoon Seok Yeol's commemorative watches surface on the second-hand market, sparking interest among collectors at $170.
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Urgent Call for Justice: South Korean President Urged to Enact Special Prosecutor Law On May 16th, the Democratic Party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to immediately proclaim the Special Chae Sang Byung Prosecutor Law and not waste this last opportunity. Floor Leader Park Chan Dae said at a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that day, “Make a decision as a president who upholds the honor […]
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating Tumbles Who among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
Will South Korea Join the Enemy? Plans to Engage With China and Russia Yonhap News As President Yoon Suk Yeol enters his third year in office, he addresses the perceived limitations of his foreign and security policies, particularly in managing relations with China and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul is expected to visit China for the first time in six years as Foreign Minister. Unlike […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the Country The South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
President Yoon's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom: What's Next for Him? On the 29th, a public opinion poll revealed that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating had fallen for three consecutive weeks, marking the lowest level since August of the year before last. The survey conducted by Realmeter at Energy Economy’s request from the 22nd to the 26th targeting 2,518 eligible voters aged 18 and above […]
Lee Jae Myung Pushes for Urgent Meeting with President Yoon On the 26th, Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced, “I will put everything aside and meet with President Yoon Suk Yul first.” The summit meeting between Yoon and Lee stalled due to differences in agenda alignment, but it is now on a steep rise. At the Supreme Council meeting held at the […]
South Korean President Yoon Under Pressure to Address Media Suppression The media union demanded the dismissal of Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Hong Il and Korea Communications Standards Commission Chairman Ryu Hee Rim. Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s proposal for a so-called summit meeting with Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, there are demands that restoration of press freedom must be included […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency Crisis The primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk Yeol For the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election Defeat NYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
Candidate Park Ji Won Asserts President Yoon Will Leave Party or Be Ousted in Event of General Election Defeat Park Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate in the April 10th general elections in Haenam, Wando, and Jindo of South Jeolla Province, claimed that “President Yoon Suk Yeol will face a harsh fate, either leaving the People Power Party or being ousted, if he is defeated in the general elections.” Appearing on the BBS Radio […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military Upgrades The Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy Magazine On the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, Kenya President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
Lee Jae-Myung 'Yoon Suk Yeol's Government Has Become an Autocracy' A report from V-Dem Institute says “South Korean Democracy now ranks at 47th from 28thYoon Suk Yeol’s government attacks gender equality and represses the opposition partiesLee Jae-Myung “autocratization in a leading democratic country, unimaginable”“This general election must stop the reckless backslide” Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the Yoon Suk […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol: 'The Unification We Pursue is Based on the Universal Human Value' President Yoon Suk Yeol has received a work report from the Ministry of Unification and instructed them to make efforts to improve North Korean human rights. After receiving a policy direction report from the Ministry of Unification on the 7th, President Yoon said, “The unification we pursue is based on the universal human value, freedom, […]
Backlash from 8 Asian Nations as President Yoon Cuts Migrant Support Center Budget Asian countries express concern over South Korea's migrant worker support center budget cuts, affecting foreign workers' assistance.
Oops! Biden's Tongue-Tied Again: Mistakes Yoon Suk Yeol for Moon Jae In President Biden mistakenly called President Yoon Suk Yeol "Mr. Moon" during a speech at a South Korean company.
Yoon and Sunak Reach Downing Street Accord, Strengthening South Korea-UK Ties South Korea and the UK elevate their relationship to a 'Global Strategic Partnership' with the 'Downing Street Accord.'
President Yoon's Wristwatch Surfaces in Second-Hand Market – Price Stuns Enthusiasts President Yoon Seok Yeol's commemorative watches surface on the second-hand market, sparking interest among collectors at $170.
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