National Assembly of South Korea

South Korean Special Inspector General appointment

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: President Lee appoints special advisors and inspector general

South Korean ruling and opposition parties reached an agreement to adopt the personnel hearing report for Choi Gil-soo, the nominee for Special Inspector General. This appointment is expected to fill a vacancy in the pos

South Korea digital asset taxation debate

11 clusters · 44 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: South Korean Democratic Party to decide on crypto tax delay

South Korea is facing increasing political and public pressure regarding the scheduled taxation of digital assets, set to begin on January 1, 2027. A public petition seeking a two-year delay reached the 50,000-signature

Escalating tensions over DMZ mines and border fortifications

16 clusters · 206 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: North Korea intensifies border fortifications and propaganda efforts

Following the September 21, 2026, explosion in the western DMZ that injured three South Korean officers, tensions have escalated as South Korea initiates mine-clearing operations south of the Military Demarcation Line (M

Viewership success and medical and political controversies

15 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Doctor X: White Mafia Era achieves high viewership in South Korea

The South Korean medical noir drama ‘Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia’, starring Kim Ji-won, has achieved record-breaking viewership following its October 9, 2026, premiere. An adaptation of the Japanese franchise ‘Docto

South Korea: President Lee faces record low approval

261 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fluctuates in recent polls

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration continues to face a volatile approval crisis. While a Media Tomato poll in late October showed a slight rebound in positive ratings to 37.5%, public opinion remains deeply divided

Legal proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea special counsel seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a complex array of legal proceedings involving election, political fund, and graft allegations. In a significant development regarding the Political Funds Act, the Seoul

South Korean provincial budget negotiations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Chungbuk Governor Shin Yong-han seeks national budget increases in National Assembly

South Korean local governments, specifically Chungbuk and Jeonbuk provinces, are actively lobbying the National Assembly to increase their allocations in the 2027 government budget proposal. Chungbuk Province has propos

Incheon municipal and social administration issues

19 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Incheon implements comprehensive winter disaster response plan

Incheon municipal authorities continue to address social, infrastructural, and administrative challenges. The Environment and Transportation Committee of the Incheon Metropolitan City Council remains focused on “field-ce

Global enforcement and legislation for AI deepfake sexuals

18 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Puerto Madryn teen investigated for AI-generated explicit content

Global enforcement and legislative efforts regarding AI-generated sexual deepfakes are intensifying. In Japan, the National Police Agency reported that 123 cases involving minors were handled in the first half of 2026, m

South Korean food safety and infectious disease monitoring

14 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety conducts hygiene inspections

South Korean authorities have intensified food safety, hygiene, and origin inspections targeting various sectors of the food industry. Initially, local authorities in regions such as Gwangju and Seoul focused on school-a

South Korean youth employment and legislative engagement

18 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean officials promote startup support for youth and middle-aged entrepreneurs

South Korea continues to expand regional initiatives aimed at enhancing youth employment, social support, and community engagement. Building on previous efforts in housing, financial education, and integrated welfare mod

Daejeon municipal administration and funding initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Daejeon City establishes Seoul National Assembly camp to secure national funds

Daejeon City has initiated several administrative measures to manage local funds and stimulate the economy. The city selected six projects for its 2027 Hometown Love Fund, totaling approximately 679.5 million KRW, follow

Sejong City administrative capital development

4 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sejong City to host talk concert on administrative capital completion

Efforts to establish Sejong City as South Korea’s administrative capital have progressed through legislative debate and high-level political visits. In late September 2026, a parliamentary debate was held at the National

South Korean lawmaker US visa controversies

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean National Security Advisor discusses defense and foreign policy

Political tensions have risen in South Korea following issues regarding US visa issuances for high-ranking National Assembly members. Initially, lawmaker Jung Chung-rae of the Democratic Party adjusted his parliamentary

South Korean National Assembly political tensions

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean National Assembly faces political tension over budget and audits

South Korea’s National Assembly has entered a period of heightened political confrontation involving ministerial scrutiny and parliamentary audits. In early September, the assembly prepared for intense interpellation se

South Korean legislative efforts against intimate partner暴力

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean Minister supports new laws for intimate partner violence

In October 2026, South Korean lawmaker Lee Ju-hee and various civic organizations proposed the ‘Intimate Partner Violence Punishment and Prevention Act.’ The legislation aims to shift legal focus toward monitoring perpet

South Korean banks increase cybersecurity spending after AI-

14 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector targeted by 4.4 million North Korean IP access attempts

Following a series of cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions between late September and early October 2026, major lenders are significantly increasing cybersecurity investments. Shinhan Bank has confi

South Korean judicial appointment and impeachment conflict

21 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea: Democratic Party pushes for investigation into 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

Box office performance and controversy of ‘The Assassin(s)’

21 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Director Hur Jin-ho denies historical distortion in film ‘Assassins’

The controversy surrounding Hur Jin-ho’s film ‘The Assassin(s)’ has expanded into international diplomatic and legal spheres. While the film remains a commercial success, it continues to face intense scrutiny over its de

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and robotics expansion

51 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Jeonnam-Gwangju accelerates RE100 infrastructure for semiconductor industry

South Korea is aggressively expanding its AI, semiconductor, and robotics sectors through massive state-led investments and industrial restructuring. The government has proposed a record 2027 budget increase to fund a “m

Jeju Province energy and economic policy initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Jeju Island implements decentralized energy production and storage models

Jeju Province is pursuing a range of economic and energy management strategies to support local stability and carbon neutrality. To assist small businesses, the province has implemented an ‘alarm model’ to identify busin

South Korean defense policy and ROK-U.S. alliance debates

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean Defense Minister faces criticism over OPCON and alliance remarks

During a National Assembly audit, South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul addressed several strategic priorities, including the proposal for a national military medical school to address shortages of military doctor

South Korean local legislative and autonomy developments

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean local council members demand enactment of Local Council Act

Legislative activity in South Korea has focused on both local administrative efficiency and the pursuit of greater autonomy for local government bodies. In Gwangyang, the City Council passed an ordinance proposed by Coun

South Korean special counsel legislation debate

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Democratic Party of Korea pushes for special counsel law

The Democratic Party of Korea is advancing a ‘Special Counsel Act on Fabricated Prosecutions’ to investigate allegations of manipulated investigations and prosecutions by the current administration. The proposed probe sp

South Korea relationship-based violence trends

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean Police intensify crackdown on relationship-based and organized crimes

South Korea has experienced a significant increase in reports of stalking and dating violence over the last five years. National Police Agency data indicates that stalking reports rose from 14,509 in 2021 to 44,687 recen

South Korean medical sector disputes

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean Health Ministry faces scrutiny over research favoritism and non-reimbursable medical costs

Medical professional organizations in South Korea have raised concerns regarding both law enforcement protocols and government healthcare reforms. Following a police search and seizure at Ajou University Hospital’s pedia

Namyangju municipal budget and policy initiatives

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Namyangju Mayor requests national support for long-term care costs

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyun-deok has introduced significant fiscal and legislative measures to address local economic and social needs. In early October, the Mayor proposed a second supplementary budget of 2.8643 trillion

Gyeonggi Province budget deadlock and fiscal restructuring

10 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gyeonggi Province calls for fiscal decentralization and national support

Following the resolution of a major budget deadlock in October 2026, Gyeonggi Province has entered a period of significant fiscal restructuring. After the Provincial Council passed a 42.2 trillion won supplementary budge

Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City development

15 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gyeongnam and Jeonnam-Gwangju sign South Coast cooperation agreement

The Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City continues to advance regional development, energy, and social welfare initiatives. Strategic energy policies include designating Haengam-dong, Hwajeong-dong, and Oryong-dong as

South Korea prosecution overhaul and police reform efforts

17 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean Police propose new patrol unit amid shrinking personnel

The separation of investigation and prosecution powers in South Korea has led to significant operational shifts and systemic challenges. Following the official abolition of the former Prosecution Service on October 2, th