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Former Blue House National Situation Room Director and current Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Geon-young refuted claims that former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter received an unexplained sum of 250 million won in her account. Yoon clarified that the money was related to a publishing project between Moon’s daughter and a publishing company, completely separate from the ongoing investigation into Moon’s son-in-law’s employment scandal. Yoon explained that the money was part of an author’s fee for a book published around the time of Moon’s retirement, with the author being Moon himself. The remaining 150 million won was payment for other projects Moon’s…

In a recent address to the National Assembly, Park Chan-dae, the Democratic Party’s floor leader, put pressure on the People Power Party to pass the Cha Sang-byung Special Prosecutor Act. He also urged for the dismissal of Kim Hyung-suk, director of the Independence Hall, and Kim Moon-soo, Minister of Employment and Labor, as well as the approval of a law on providing relief funds for the public. During his speech, Park emphasized the need for truth and justice, indicating the Democratic Party’s willingness to accept a third-party recommendation for a special prosecutor candidate. He also mentioned the “Kim Gun-hee Special…

The main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, has set up a ‘Former Administration Political Oppression Countermeasure Committee’ in response to the prosecution’s investigation targeting former President Moon Jae-in as a ‘suspect.’ Party leader Lee Jae-myung personally ordered the establishment of the committee, with three-term lawmaker Kim Young-jin, a close ally of Lee, appointed as committee chairman. The committee will include members from the pro-Moon faction of the party to address what they view as a politically motivated investigation. In a recent closed-door meeting, party spokesperson Han Min-soo announced the formation of the committee and plans to hold its…

The opening ceremony of the 22nd National Assembly, held 95 days into its term, marked by a delayed start and the absence of the president, has set the stage for continued political tension. Despite expectations of resolution following a meeting between party leaders the day before, the regular session of the Assembly promises ongoing conflict. Addressing the newly sworn-in lawmakers, Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik acknowledged the delayed oath-taking, underscoring the weight of responsibility on the legislature’s shoulders. The absence of President Yoon Suk-yeol from the ceremony drew regretful comments from Speaker Woo, hinting at missed opportunities for unity in the…

Shim Woo-jung, the nominee for Prosecutor General, is facing controversy over the fact that his brother, a lawyer, represented cases he was overseeing as the head of the Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office in Seoul. This revelation has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The issue was brought to light by Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, who criticized Shim for showing insensitivity to conflicts of interest. The case in question involved a construction company accused of violating the Basic Construction Industry Law, with the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office handling the prosecution. Despite the seriousness of the…

In a recent demand made by Park Chan-dae, the chief of the ruling Democratic Party, he asked President Yoon Suk-yeol to withdraw the nomination of Kim Moon-soo for Minister of Employment and Labor. Park emphasized that Kim Moon-soo is poorly qualified for the position and is part of a pattern of questionable appointments made by Yoon’s administration. During a parliamentary confirmation hearing the day prior, tensions rose due to Kim Moon-soo’s controversial statements, including comments on the Japanese colonial era and contentious remarks about past labor disputes. This led Park Chan-dae to call for Kim’s immediate resignation, citing a need…

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the threat of a nationwide medical strike over the Chuseok holiday has raised concerns about a healthcare crisis in South Korea. In response, the ruling Democratic Party, under the direction of leader Lee Jae-myung, has formed a special committee to investigate the “medical crisis.” The party’s chief spokesperson, Cho Seung-rae, announced the formation of the committee, chaired by three-term lawmaker Park Joo-min, during a meeting with reporters. The decision to establish the committee was made following discussions with Lee, who is currently hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. During a party meeting, senior…

In a recent controversy involving prosecutor Kim Young-cheol, ruling party lawmakers criticized his relationship with a suspect by pointing out that he referred to the suspect as “brother.” However, Justice Minister Park Sang-jae defended Kim, stating that using the term “brother” does not automatically make someone unfit for their position. During a parliamentary committee meeting, opposition lawmakers raised concerns about text messages exchanged between Kim and the suspect, questioning the appropriateness of their relationship. The messages, uncovered by an online media outlet, reveal the suspect asking Kim for a lawyer’s contact information, to which Kim simply replied “okay.” Despite the…

In a recent political development, the proposal for a live broadcast of a meeting between Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the People Power Party, and Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, has sparked controversy. Kim Min-seok, a senior member of the Democratic Party, criticized the idea, stating that there was no need to waste airtime on a “Yoon Suk-yeol show avatar” that could spread misinformation. Instead, he urged Han Dong-hoon to submit the promised “Chae Sang-byeong special prosecutor law.” Kim Min-seok emphasized the importance of focusing on resolving issues rather than engaging in a televised spectacle. He also…

Summary: The leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, has entered self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, causing the postponement of a scheduled meeting between party leaders. The Democratic Party’s public relations office confirmed Lee’s positive test and subsequent isolation. In response, the leader of the main opposition People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, announced the postponement of the inter-party meeting due to Lee’s health condition. Wishing Lee a speedy recovery, Han expressed hopes for a fruitful dialogue focused on national interests, political restoration, and the cessation of political disputes. Additionally, Lee and the new leadership of the Democratic…