Blue House

South Korea: President Lee faces record low approval

260 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating falls to 35.3%

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is facing a deepening approval crisis, characterized by a prolonged downward trend in public support. Recent polling from Realmeter and the Korean Society Opinion Institute (KSOI)

South Korean investigative agency reform debate

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korean Blue House defends presence of investigators at cabinet meetings

A dispute has emerged regarding the jurisdiction and independence of South Korea’s investigative bodies. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) opposed a legislative proposal by Democratic P

South Korean political controversy over President Lee

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: President Lee faces criticism over investigative independence and crime policy

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has faced intense criticism from opposition leaders following remarks characterizing North Korea’s nuclear arsenal as a “final defensive weapon.” During a press conference, Lee sugges

South Korean judicial appointment and impeachment conflict

19 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Anti-impeachment sentiment grows for Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae

The constitutional standoff in South Korea regarding Supreme Court justice appointments has intensified into a direct confrontation between the executive and judicial branches. The dispute escalated after Chief Justice C

South Korean prosecution reform political dispute

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean President expresses no desire to punish writer Rhyu Si-min

Political tension has escalated in South Korea following accusations by commentator Rhyu Si-min that President Lee Jae-myung has deceived the public regarding prosecution reform. Rhyu argued that the President’s proposal

South Korean presidential administration appointments

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lim Kwang-hyun urges Blue House staff to provide honest advice

President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lim Kwang-hyun, the former Commissioner of the National Tax Service, as the new Presidential Chief of Staff to succeed Kang Hoon-sik. While the Blue House defended the appointment based

Political controversy surrounding South Korean President Lee

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Hong Joon-pyo criticizes golf special probe and judicial control

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is facing significant political backlash regarding his public remarks and his response to national emergencies. Initial criticism arose after President Lee shared social media posts

North and South Korean hypersonic missile testing

7 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: North Korea tests upgraded tactical ballistic missile

Following the September 20, 2026, test of the ‘Hwasongpho-11Ma-1’ combat weapon system, North Korea has expanded its series of advanced weapons tests. On September 22, Pyongyang tested a modernized 240mm multiple rocket

Internal conflict in South Korean Democratic Party

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: President Lee Jae-myung expands direct communication via social media

Internal political tensions have escalated within the administration of President Lee Jae-myung and the ruling Democratic Party. Initially, academic criticism focused on power struggles between party factions and the Pre

South Korean Democratic Party leadership and reform efforts

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Democratic Party of Korea faces declining approval ratings

Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok continues to manage internal tensions and external political conflicts. While previously calling for unity to avoid the political climate preceding former President Roh Moo-hyun’s imp

South Korean DMZ landmine explosion investigation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Blue House clarifies President Lee’s DMZ landmine remarks

Following a landmine explosion near the Military Demarcation Line in Paju on September 21, which injured three South Korean soldiers, the Blue House has denied allegations of an investigation cover-up. Officials stated t

Inter-Korean diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: President Lee seeks Trump's help to restart North Korea talks

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has initiated efforts to revitalize inter-Korean relations, focusing initially on the humanitarian issue of separated families. In a commemorative address, Lee pledged to resume dialo