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Kim Jong-in, former chief of the Reforms New Party’s nomination management committee, revealed on the 19th that during the 22nd general election, former People Power Party member Kim Young-sun declined offers to run as the first or third proportional representative for the party. In an interview on CBS Radio, Kim stated that Kim initially wanted to run as the first proportional representative, then later requested the third position, which led to no discussions taking place. Kim added that Kim Young-sun visited his house frequently to discuss the issue but was eventually turned away. Earlier in February, it was reported that…

In a bid to solidify his position as a contender for the presidential race, Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the main opposition People Power Party, has been engaging in a series of meals with fellow lawmakers to strengthen his political ties, a strategy known as ‘food politics’. Despite being considered a front-runner for the presidential nomination, his political acumen is still being scrutinized by his party members. While Han has been trying to overcome the limitations of being an ‘outsider party leader’ by expanding his interactions with party lawmakers, his ability to connect with them has not been very prominent.…

The leadership of the main opposition People Power Party rushed to emergency rooms in both Busan and Seoul on the 11th due to concerns about a surge in emergency room visits ahead of the Chuseok holiday. They are trying to persuade the opposition to participate in a bipartisan consultation body called the ‘Legislative-Judicial Consultation Committee’ to create a breakthrough in the medical-political conflict. However, there are still conflicting voices within the government and the People Power Party regarding the reevaluation of the increase in medical school admissions for the 2025 school year, which medical circles have put forward as a…

Healthcare reform has become a hot topic recently, and it seems like progress may be on the horizon. In a recent meeting, Choo Kyung-ho, the floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party, expressed openness to discussing issues related to medical reform, including the increase in medical school admissions in 2026. Choo emphasized the importance of returning to the table for discussions with a clear and scientific approach to determining the appropriate scale of expansion. He urged the medical industry to participate in these discussions constructively, providing scientific evidence and flexible opinions to address the current challenges effectively. While…

In a historic move, the leaders of the ruling party, Han Dong-hoon, and the opposition party, Lee Jae-myung, are set to engage in a crucial bipartisan meeting to discuss pressing issues such as the “Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecutor Law” and the “Providing 250,000 won per Citizen Law.” The meeting, which will take place in the parliament, will also address the abolition of the financial investment income tax and potentially touch on resolving the ongoing medical crisis due to the prolonged legislative dispute. This unprecedented meeting signifies a step towards cooperation between the two parties, as they deliberate on political reform…

In a recent radio interview, Cheon Won, the floor leader of the Reform New Party, expressed support for including suspicions of opposition-led “tip-off operations” in the scope of the investigation under the “Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecutor Act.” This statement came in response to a proposal by Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the main opposition People Power Party, and Cheon remarked that it would be beneficial to include such allegations. Cheon elaborated further, suggesting that including these additional elements would potentially lead to an increase in the number of special prosecutors assigned to the case. Despite acknowledging that there may be…

The leader of the opposition party in South Korea, Han Dong-hoon, has expressed his opposition to granting clemency to former Governor Kim Kyung-soo. Kim was convicted in the “Druking Comment Rigging” scandal and sentenced to 2 years in prison. Despite being released early in December 2022, Kim still faces restrictions on his civil rights until December 2027. The Justice Ministry recently included him in a special clemency list, awaiting final approval from President Yoon Suk-yeol. Han’s public stance against Kim’s clemency puts the spotlight on President Yoon’s upcoming decision, as traditionally such matters are handled in consultation with the presidential…

The recent decision to include former Governor Kim Kyung-soo in the ‘8·15 Liberation Day special amnesty and lottery’ recipients has stirred up controversy. Kim, who was convicted in the ‘Druking online manipulation’ case, had his 2-year prison sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court in July 2021. Although he was granted a special amnesty in December 2022, he was not among those who received the lottery opportunity. Once his lottery status is confirmed, he will be eligible to run for public office again. In addition to Kim, other figures from the Park Geun-hye administration, including Hyun Ki-hwan, An Jong-beom, and Won…

기사를 읽어드립니다 Your browser does not support theaudio element. 0 한동훈 국민의힘 대표가 6일 오전 국회에서 ‘티몬·위메프 사태’ 추가 대책과 제도개선 방향을 논의하기 위해 열린 당정협의회에서 발언하고 있다. 왼쪽부터 국민의힘 배준영 원내수석부대표, 김상훈 정책위의장, 추경호 원내대표, 한 대표, 최상목 경제부총리 겸 기획재정부 장관, 오영주 중소벤처기업부 장관, 한기정 공정거래위원장. 연합뉴스 정부가 ‘위메프·티몬 사태’ 재발을 막기 위해 전자상거래(이커머스) 정산 기한을 도입하고, 판매 대금을 별도 관리하도록 하겠다고 6일 밝혔다. 최상목 경제부총리 겸 기획재정부 장관은 이날 국회에서 열린 ‘위메프·티몬 사태 관련 당정협의회’에서 “이번 사태가 재발하지 않도록 제도 개선을 추진하겠다”며 이렇게 밝혔다. 현재 ‘대규모유통업에서의 거래 공정화에 관한 법률’(대규모유통업법)에는 월 판매 마감일로부터 직매입은 60일, 위·수탁은 40일…

기사를 읽어드립니다 Your browser does not support theaudio element. 0 한동훈 국민의힘 대표(가운데)가 지난 1일 오전 국회에서 열린 최고위원회의에서 발언하고 있다. 연합뉴스 한동훈 국민의힘 당 대표가 5일 친한동훈계 김종혁 조직부총장을 지명직 최고위원에 선임했다. 한 대표는 이날 서울 여의도 당사에서 열린 최고위원회의에서 이런 당직 인선을 발표했다. 한 대표는 또 전략부총장에 신지호 전 의원, 조직부총장에 정성국 의원을 선임했다. 신 전 의원은 7·23 국민의힘 전당대회 때 한 대표 캠프 총괄상황실장을 지냈고, 정 의원도 캠프에 보좌진을 파견하며 한 대표를 도왔다. 수석대변인은 황우여 전 비상대책위원장이 임명한 곽규택 의원을 유임하는 한편, 친한계 한지아 의원도 새로 선임해 2명이 됐다. 서영지 기자 yj@hani.co.kr \ Source link