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First day of Nat’l Assembly’s Q&A session failed to resume due to clashes between rival parties

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The National Assembly began its three-day interpellation of the Yoon administration’s policies on Tuesday. The first day ended with sparring between rival party lawmakers. Our political correspondent Shin Ha-young has more. Marking the 22nd National Assembly’s first government question-and-answer session on Tuesday, political matters, as well as diplomacy and security, took center stage. Among the … Read more

On-point: New ground assault imminent in Khan Younis?

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Israel has ordered the mass evacuation of Palestinians from the city of Khan Younis, which hints that a new ground assault there is imminent. For more on the Israel-Hamas war, we’re joined by Professor Robert Lawrence. Welcome to the program. 1. Why Khan Younis again? 2. Victims and relatives of victims of the October 7 … Read more

[FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2024-07-02)

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▪ [AI] Torrential rain soaking much of S. Korea to continue until Wed. ▪ [AI] S. Korea dismisses N. Korea’s claims on successful test launch of 4.5-ton ‘super-large’ warhead ▪ [AI] Military carries out live-fire artillery drills near border for first time in 6 years ▪ [AI] S. Korea’s consumer prices up 2.4% y/y in … Read more

Pres. Yoon, Condoleezza Rice commit to strengthening S. Korea-U.S. alliance

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice commended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s efforts to strengthen Seoul’s alliance with Washington as well as its relations with Tokyo. This came on Tuesday as the South Korean leader met Rice and discussed global security issues including North Korea’s nuclear threat and the regime’s military cooperation with Russia. Yoon … Read more

Pres. Yoon, Vietnamese PM agree to communicate, cooperate on Korean Peninsula denuclearization

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South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen efforts for peace and denuclearization, amid North Korea’s nuclear weapons development and missile provocations. On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh who is on an official visit to South Korea. Yoon expressed hope that their countries would further bolster trade … Read more

Nat’l Assembly begins 3-day Q&A session with focus on political issues, diplomacy, security

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The National Assembly today began its interpellation of the Yoon administration’s policies. The session focused on political issues, diplomacy and security. Meanwhile, the ruling party threatened to launch a filibuster after the Q-&-A session if the opposition seeks to pass a contentious bill mandating a special probe into a marine’s death. Our very own Shin … Read more

S. Korea’s consumer prices up 2.4% y/y in June, lowest seen in 11 months

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Korea’s consumer price index accelerated 2-point-4 percent in June, the slowest pace in almost a year. But high costs of fresh produce and petroleum products remain a concern. Our business correspondent Moon Hye-ryeon reports. Inflation in South Korea is showing signs of stabilizing in the two percent range despite continued high prices for fruit. Data … Read more

S. Korea’s minimum wage once again to be not differentiated by sector

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South Korea’s minimum wage will not be differentiated by sector. The decision was made on Tuesday by the Minimum Wage Commission consisting of representatives from businesses, labor, and the general public with 11 voting for wages to be differentiated by sector and 15 voting against it. The business sector argued that it has been difficult … Read more