Ex-DP chief claims victory in Tri-party leadership primaries
Jane Thompson, who served as DP chief from 2015 to 2019, clinched the top position in the Democratic Party’s primary with a commanding lead.
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South Korean parliament passes controversial Broadcasting Bill; PPP lawmakers exit in protest
The new legislation includes provisions for stricter content moderation, increased government oversight, and new licensing requirements for broadcasters.
South Korea’s defence minister advocates trilateral security pact amidst regional tensions
The defense minister's statements come as South Korea seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration ahead of potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly with the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Minister Shin revealed that discussions among defense ministers from Japan, the United States, and South Korea in Singapore resulted in plans to formalize a trilateral security cooperation framework by year-end.
South Korean president Yoon hosts dinner meeting with new ruling party leadership
The dinner, held at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, brought together President Yoon along with Lee Nak-yon, the newly elected Chairman of the DPK, and other key figures within the party.
South Korea and China Vice Foreign Ministers hold first strategic talks in over two years
The meeting, held in Seoul, saw South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Park Jin and his Chinese counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng, discussing a wide range of issues crucial to both nations.
North Korea sends 300 balloons carrying trash into South Korea
The South Korean government has vowed to raise the issue with North Korean officials through diplomatic channels, emphasizing the need for adherence to agreements aimed at reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korean defections to South Korea reach 105 in first half of 2024
South Korean officials, highlights a steady influx of North Korean defectors seeking refuge and freedom in the South.
Defection and Desperation Inside the Plight of North Korean Overseas Defectors
North Korean overseas assignments, traditionally viewed as strategic deployments to maintain loyalty and monitor dissent, have become catalysts for defection due to dismal living standards and stringent ideological controls.
Yoon to visit Czech Republic in September to discuss nuclear power project
The focus of President Yoon's visit revolves around advancing talks on the joint construction of a new nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic, a venture that promises to strengthen bilateral ties while addressing pressing energy needs.
South Korean finance minister heads to Brazil for G20 summit
South Korean Finance Minister is set to attend the G20 summit in Brazil, focusing on global economic challenges and opportunities.
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