Han Seong-sook

South Korean Democratic Party leadership and reform efforts

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Kim Min-seok urges Democratic Party supporters to avoid derogatory language

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 Korea abortion pill rollout and medical debates

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea to introduce medical abortion drugs amid safety and legal debates

The South Korean government has announced plans to officially introduce medical abortion drugs, specifically the combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, as early as the first quarter of next year. Minister of Gender

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

21 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Geoje City receives 3.5 billion won in aid for flood recovery

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

Seoul housing supply and Yongsan Park dispute evolves

11 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Seoul Mayor criticizes housing policy and defends Yongsan Park

The dispute over housing supply and land use in Seoul has intensified, specifically regarding the utilization of Yongsan Park. While Mayor Oh Se-hoon argues the park must remain a protected green axis, the Ministry of La

South Korean political tension over administration and resh나

9 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kang Shin-cheol appointed as South Korea's Defense Minister

South Korean political tension has escalated following the resignation of Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. The People Power Party (PPP) has intensified its opposition to the Lee Jae-myung administration, specifica

South Korea-Africa AI and digital cooperation

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: African Development Bank targets Korean investment in minerals and AI

The 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference convened in Seoul with a focus on “Harnessing AI and Digital Infrastructure for Africa’s Transformation.” This event marked the first time the 20-

South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean regions compete for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

Kazakhstan energy and oil infrastructure development

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Eurasian nations advance energy, aviation, and diplomatic cooperation

Kazakhstan is advancing its energy infrastructure development through logistical operations and financial investments aimed at supporting the nation’s long-term goal of developing the electric power sector by 2035. Recen

South Korean political controversy and surveillance claims

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: South Korean political tensions rise over lawmaker notes and surveillance claims

Political tensions in South Korea have escalated following the emergence of a notebook belonging to Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok. The notebook, which contained names of potential Seoul mayoral candidates and note

South Korea tax reforms and housing supply efforts

22 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Gyeonggi Province proposes 13 reforms to accelerate housing supply

The 2026 real-estate tax reform in South Korea continues to face political and public backlash. While the administration aims to shift taxation toward residency-based benefits, residents in areas like Seocho-gu have expr