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208 clusters · 77 sources · 77 days · First seen 3 months ago · Last updated about 6 hours ago

Categories: POLITICS

South Korea 2026 unrest, party scandals & election probe

Entities: People Power Party · Daegu · Democratic Party of Korea · Kwon Young-jin · Kwon Young‑jin

Overview

Protests over the June 3 ballot‑paper shortage persisted into late July, with demonstrators camped at Olympic Park while the National Election Commission manually re‑verified 2.48 million unused ballots. A parliamentary committee confirmed roughly 2.47 million ballots remain stored and scheduled hearings for 14 July and 22 July. CCTV review raised the number of disenfranchised voters from 44 to as many as 91, prompting calls for an independent audit. The Democratic Party’s 8·17 leadership race moved from a July pre‑primary that trimmed the field to three candidates—former prime minister Kim Min‑seok, lawmaker Song Young‑gil and former party chief Jeong Cheong‑rae—to an August convention. Factional alignments with Lee Jae‑myung intensified, while accusations that the Shincheonji cult sought influence led to a proposed “Shincheonji reporting centre”; Jeong denied the claim and threatened legal action. Acting leader Han Byung‑do announced plans to abolish the “supplementary investigation authority,” linking the reform to housing‑policy promises at Lee Jae‑myung’s forum. The ruling People Power Party filled six standing‑committee chairmanships, ending negotiations with the Democratic Party over committee leadership. Its central ethics committee issued a guideline that could sanction repeated, organized criticism of the leader; one ethics member resigned in protest. A joint investigative unit raided the Central Election Commission’s Gyeonggi‑province and Seoul offices, seizing servers, documents and messenger chats suggesting officials altered voter‑turnout figures to mask ballot‑shortage errors. Former President Yoon Suk‑yeol was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and a fine for political‑fund violations; his appeal is set for 21 August, and the case raises the issue of whether the People Power Party must repay the 39.7 billion‑won election‑fund subsidy it received in 2022. People Power Party leader Jang Dong‑hyuk called for a national special investigation into the ballot‑shortage crisis and condemned Yoon’s proposal of electronic voting for overseas citizens.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 6 SOURCES] Kwon Young‑jin physically grabbed Jeong Jeom‑sik's neck during a dispute over committee assignments. (existing)

Timeline

about 6 hours ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung's approval rating slips to 46.3%
President Lee Jae‑myung's approval rating fell to 46.3% (down 2.1 pp) as disapproval rose to 49.5%, amid housing‑policy backlash; Democratic Party holds 41.3% support versus People Power's 40.6%.
about 20 hours ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
South Korea election commission faces probe over voter count and turnout manipulation
South Korea’s election commission is under investigation after 72 voter‑count corrections and alleged false turnout entries were found on election day, with probes now expanding nationwide.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Kwon Young‑jin hand‑grip scandal prompts severe discipline in South Korea
People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Young‑jin grabbed leader Jeong Jeom‑sik’s neck, prompting a police complaint and party‑wide calls for severe discipline, up to expulsion.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Seoul Police Chief Says Olympic Park Protest Over Ballot Shortage Declines
Seoul police chief reports that the Olympic Park handball arena protest over the June 3 ballot‑paper shortage has shrunk, with 113 illegal acts logged, 46 resolved and three suspects detained.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Sentenced to Two Years, Appeal Set for August
Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to two years and a fine for illegal free polling; his appeal begins 21 August, and the ruling may force PPP to repay 39.7 billion won election funds.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Hong Jun-pyo criticizes People Power Party over Shincheonji involvement
Hong Jun-pyo slammed the People Power Party for previously covering up Shincheonji’s role in party elections and now attacking the Democrats for alleged church‑state violations, demanding investigations and exp
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea election commission probe finds vote‑rate falsification in Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions
South Korea’s election commission is under joint investigation for falsifying vote‑rate data in Gyeonggi and Chungcheong, with officials charged over record‑tampering; impacts on results remain unproven.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea’s National Assembly grapples with contentious committee assignments
South Korea’s newly formed National Assembly finished its composition after 54 days, but faces fierce disputes over committee assignments, including a physical clash among People Power Party members over the “f
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
South Korea election commission raided over alleged vote‑count tampering
South Korean prosecutors raided the election commission, uncovering evidence that officials falsified vote‑count data to hide ballot‑shortage errors, prompting calls for a commission overhaul and a special‑proc
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea's People Power Party elects committee chairs amid ethics dispute and election fraud probe
South Korea's ruling People Power Party named six committee chairs, faced internal ethics disputes over disciplinary rules, while a joint probe investigates alleged vote‑turnout falsifications and overseas trip
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party faces deep factional split ahead of 8·17 leadership contest
South Korea's Democratic Party sees a fierce leadership fight, Shincheonji intrusion claims, and a push to abolish the supplementary investigation authority ahead of the 8·17 convention.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea Democratic Party cuts deposits for 8·17 leadership race
South Korea's Democratic Party reduced leadership candidate deposits and extended a 50% discount to youth and disabled candidates, while internal rivals Kim Min‑seok and Jeong Cheong‑rae clash over Shincheonji,
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korean lawmaker Park Ji-won rebukes writer Yu Si-min over criticism of President Lee Jae-myung
Lawyer Park Ji-won told writer Yu Si-min to cease “cursed language” against President Lee Jae‑myung, saying repeated criticism aids internal conflict factions.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea ballot shortage leaves up to 91 voters unable to cast votes
CCTV checks reveal up to 91 South Korean voters missed voting on June 3 due to ballot shortages; lawmakers call for an independent audit committee and election‑commission reforms.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Seoul protester A faces court hearing over Olympic Park entry blockade
A 30‑year‑old woman who blocked entry at Seoul’s Olympic Park during election counting faces a pre‑trial detention hearing, alongside others charged with related offenses.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea police raid anti-corruption commission and election watchdog over alleged misconduct
South Korean police raided the anti‑corruption commission over a former first‑lady handbag case and the election watchdog over suspected embezzlement by its ex‑chair, probing alleged abuse of power and fund mis
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea raids former election chief Noh Tae‑ak over foreign‑trip fund misuse
South Korea’s former election commission chief Noh Tae‑ak was raided by prosecutors over alleged misuse of public funds for undisclosed foreign trips with his spouse, amid a wider probe into election‑management
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo opposes abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation authority
Hong Jun-pyo blames Yoon and Han for the push to end prosecutors' supplementary investigation power, saying it would harm crime‑fighting and warning against partisan “flower‑show” tactics.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea's People Power Party chief Jang Dong-hyuk attacks government over security, economy and ETF fallout
PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk slammed the Lee administration over alliance security, a risky ETF, and a controversial mortgage deal, while PPP lawmakers discussed investigation reforms, highlighting internal party裂
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
People Power Party leader Jang Dong‑hyuk defends outside protests amid party criticism
PPP leader Jang Dong‑hyuk defended his continued protests over ballot‑paper shortages, rejecting claims they serve his base, as party members criticize his outside‑politics tactics.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
South Korea's National Assembly deadlock over special investigation extension
South Korea’s parliament is stalled as the ruling Democrats push a bill to extend the 2nd comprehensive special investigation, while the opposition People Power Party threatens a filibuster and has boycotted re
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea Democratic Party launches leadership primaries
South Korea's Democratic Party started its July 21‑23 pre‑primary, narrowing five leadership hopefuls to three and reducing fourteen top‑committee candidates to eight, amid factional rivalries and upcoming TV‑h
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jang Dong-hyuk mobilises South Korean youth over election commission reforms
People Power Party chief Jang Dong-hyuk toured South Korea urging youth to protect voting rights and demand a new election, while also condemning President Lee’s alleged party interference.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party leadership race fuels intra‑party clash
South Korea’s Democratic Party leadership race sparks internal faction fights and a parliamentary deadlock as the opposition filibusters a special‑prosecutor law extension, while polls show the party’s support—
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
South Korea debates overhaul of prosecutors’ supplementary investigation power and police emergency arrests
South Korea’s rise in prosecutor‑requested supplementary investigations and a draft law letting police make emergency arrests without prosecutor approval have sparked public debate, a cancelled TV panel and law
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Seoul district heads and senior officials appointed in local government reshuffle
Five Democratic Party district heads with the surname 류/유 were elected in Seoul, and Jongno‑gu named new senior officials including So Myung‑hoon and Son Yeon‑suk.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Seoul police seek detention for woman who blocked Olympic Park voting venue
Seoul police applied a detention warrant for a 30‑year‑old woman, nicknamed “Ol Dalk”, who blocked a handball arena used as a polling site during the June 3 elections; related illegal‑search and trespassing案件同時
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung Criticized by Writer Yoo Si‑min Ahead of Party Convention
Yoo Si‑min sharply criticised President Lee Jae‑myung’s prosecutorial reform, sparking intra‑party conflict as South Korea’s Democratic Party heads to its August 17 leadership convention.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party clears Song Yeong-gil and Kim Yong to run
South Korea's Democratic Party approved an exception for Song Yeong-gil and Kim Yong, letting them run despite missing membership and dues requirements, ending a factional deadlock ahead of the party’s 8‑17大会.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl Appeals Two-Year Prison Sentence for Free Polls
Former President Yoon Seok-youl and broker Myeong Tae-kyun, convicted for receiving free opinion polls, have appealed their sentences, claiming factual and legal errors.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 25 sources
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to two years for illegally receiving free opinion polls worth 270 million won, part of broader post‑impeachment convictions.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Mayor Park Seung-won joins South Korea Democratic Party supreme council race
Mayor Park Seung-won entered South Korea's Democratic Party supreme council race, emphasizing decentralisation; other party leaders also outlined policy goals at the KDLC meeting.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Lee Jun-seok alleges People Power Party involvement in Jeong Ihan staged attack scandal
Lee Jun-seok accuses People Power Party of orchestrating Jeong Ihan's staged attack, intensifying intra‑conservative conflict ahead of elections.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea election commission to re‑verify 2.5 million voting papers
South Korea's election commission will manually re‑examine 2.47 million Songpa voting papers, video the process and allow party observers, while a parliamentary committee debates the timetable and a special‑pro
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Jang Dong-hyuk pledges member‑centered party as People Power support slips
PPP leader Jang Dong‑hyuk says the party will be member‑centered and focus on voting‑rights issues as his approval drops to the mid‑20s% and internal calls for his resignation rise.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kim Min-seok clashes with party rivals over prescription dispute ahead of Democratic Party convention
Kim Min-seok and Jeong Cheong‑rae spar over a prescription claim as the Democratic Party’s leadership contest and rule reforms heat up before the 8·17 convention.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
South Korea Democratic Party leadership race heats up ahead of August convention
South Korea's Democratic Party leadership fight intensifies as Kim Min‑seok, Jeong Chung‑rae and Park Seong‑jun vie for top spots, while factions clash over a proposed preference‑vote rule ahead of the August ‑
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party weighs mega‑project reforms amid election uncertainty
Former PM Kim Min‑seok warned the Democratic Party may lose its parliamentary majority, while the party’s new mega‑project committee pledged regulatory cuts and tailored legislation to boost IT, digital and re‑
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Han Dong-hoon’s party board case reopens as travel ban lifted and Ahn Cheol-soo blocks his party return
Police revive the probe into Han Dong‑hoon’s alleged defamatory posts on the party forum, prompting fresh intra‑party conflict and Ahn Cheol‑soo’s opposition to his return, as a three‑month travel ban on Han is
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jang Dong-hyuk urges police reform and warns against dismantling prosecutors
PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk protested police handling of a murder case, demanded retention of prosecutors' supplementary investigation authority, and warned that dismantling prosecutors would create a 'monster' ‑
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's People Power Party leader Jang Dong‑hyeok calls for strict disciplinary action
PPP chief Jang Dong‑hyeok calls for permanent bans on members guilty of criminal acts, rejects targeting any individual, and pledges to stay on as leader while pushing party reform.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
People Power Party criticises Han Dong‑hoon and calls for review of leveraged ETFs
People Power Party leaders denounced Han Dong‑hoon’s conduct and called for permanent bans on offenders, while also demanding a review of leveraged Samsung‑SK Hynix ETFs blamed for market volatility.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea parties dispute overhaul of assembly committees
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party are sparring over committee reforms in the national assembly and in Daegu’s Dalseong‑gun council, each accusing the other of undermining ‑
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean lawmaker Ko Min-jeong launches bid for Democratic Party leadership
Ko Min-jeong, a close ally of former President Moon, announced her bid for Democratic Party leadership, vowing to uphold Moon's legacy, back Lee Jae‑myung's government, and focus on youth‑centered reforms.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Song Young-gil launches bid for South Korea Democratic Party leadership
Song Young‑gil declared his run for Democratic Party chair, warning of a “red card” in the next election and pledging support for President Lee Jae‑myung.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea election commission under probe for ballot shortage and preferential hiring
South Korea's Central Election Commission is under a parliamentary probe into the June 3 ballot shortage and past preferential hiring, with disciplinary measures deemed insufficient.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Na Kyung-won slams 800‑trillion‑won Ho‑Nam semiconductor mega‑project
Lawmaker Na Kyung‑won condemned the government’s 800 trillion‑won Ho‑Nam semiconductor project as irrational, urging parliamentary scrutiny and warning of regional discrimination.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean parties grapple with internal discipline and election reforms
South Korean parties confront internal disciplinary fights and propose election‑rule reforms, including a preference‑vote system and a revived youth committee.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party adopts preference voting for leadership race
South Korea's Democratic Party will use preference voting for its August 17 leadership race, eliminating runoffs, while lawmaker Kim Young‑jin calls for supreme council member Lee Sung‑yoon to resign over a 'kn
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jeong Cheong-rae Faces Opposition in South Korea Democratic Party Leadership Race
Jeong Cheong‑rae says he faces a 2‑to‑1 or 3‑to‑1 anti‑Jeong coalition in the Democratic Party’s leadership race and rejects claims of self‑politics, citing merit‑based appointments.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea arrests protester over National Assembly election probe at Olympic Park
A 60‑year‑old was arrested for obstructing the National Assembly’s election probe at Olympic Park, while authorities revealed CCTV blind spots covering the ballot‑box storage area.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korean Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Criticizes Plan to End Prosecution's Supplementary Investigation Power
Lawmaker Han Dong‑hoon warned that abolishing the prosecution’s supplementary investigation power could lead to more “Jang Yoon‑gi‑type” cases, criticizing the Democratic Party’s reform plan.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
South Korea enforces fake news law, journalists warn chilling effect
South Korea's new fake‑news law, effective July 7, imposes up to 5× damages and 1 bn‑won fines on media and influencers, prompting journalists to warn of a chilling effect on free speech.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
People Power Party in South Korea battles over Jang Dong-hyuk disciplinary move
People Power Party lawmakers warn that disciplining leader Jang Dong‑hyuk could force his resignation and deepen party splits, while an ethics committee targets the broader anti‑Jang faction and criticises anew
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Kim Min-seok launches bid for South Korea's Democratic Party leadership
Former PM Kim Min‑seok declared his candidacy for DP chair in Gwangju, urging party reform and criticizing current leadership, as a four‑way leadership race unfolds.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's interim parliament stalls over committee chair appointments and election commission probe
South Korea's interim parliament deadlocked on committee chair assignments and the mandate for a special prosecutor to probe election‑commission ballot issues, with the ruling and opposition parties at odds.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung’s approval rises to 47% in latest poll
President Lee Jae‑myung’s approval rose to 47% with disapproval at 49.2%; Democratic Party support hit 43% versus 40.3% for the opposition, amid regional investment announcements.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
South Korea's election committee investigates ballot‑paper shortage in 6·3 local elections
South Korea’s election committee probed the ballot‑paper shortage in the 6·3 local elections, scrutinizing witness choices, special prosecutor appointment, and the costly verification of 2.47 million unused vot
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Daegu Council Chairman Im In-hwan Calls for Semiconductor Investment and AI Data Center Revival
Daegu council chair Im In‑hwan urges semiconductor investment and revives AI data‑center plans; mayor Chu Kyung‑ho pledges cooperation at council opening.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Jang Dong-hyuk condemns South Korea's new online speech law as 'mouth‑covering law
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk denounced the July 7 rollout of South Korea’s revised Information Network Act as a ‘mouth‑covering law’ that could silence opposition comments, warned of up‑to‑10 billon
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean opposition pushes for public recount of 2.47 million ballot papers
South Korean opposition leader Yoon Sang‑hyun seeks a public recount of 2.47 million ballots at Olympic Park, citing cost concerns and procedural lapses in the June 3 election.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea arrests protester for blocking election poll site in Seoul
South Korean police arrested a 60‑year‑old man after a month‑long protest at an Olympic Park poll site over voting‑paper shortages, part of a broader crackdown that has investigated 186 participants and filed 
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Former South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Democratic Party Leadership
Former PM Kim Min-seok announced his run for Democratic Party leader, citing party reform and warning of election loss without change, after a ceremony at Gwangju’s 5·18 memorial.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Lee Eun-ju claims Democratic Party blocked her from committee chair
South Korean lawmaker Lee Eun-ju says the Democratic Party unfairly excluded her from standing committee chair positions, calling it political retaliation and refusing to quit the party.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Seoul Olympic Park protest escalates amid ballot paper shortage
Seoul’s Olympic Park protest over ballot shortages has turned violent, with police deploying over 2,000 officers as participants and political groups clash over election‑fraud demands.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea Democratic Party leadership race intensifies
Jeong Cheong‑rae and ex‑prime minister Kim Min‑sek intensify South Korea’s Democratic Party leadership fight, touring regions and courting youth ahead of the 2026 convention.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho Launches Emergency Economic Council and Reform Agenda on Inauguration Day
Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho began his term with a lunch briefing, launched an emergency economic council, and pledged merit‑based appointments and industry‑focused growth plans.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung criticized by lawmaker Na Kyung‑won over construction union remarks
President Lee Jae‑myung called court convictions of a construction union “nonsense,” prompting opposition MP Na Kyung‑won to accuse him of judicial intimidation and defending illegal union practices.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean lawmakers criticize 800‑trillion‑won Honam semiconductor funding plan
South Korean opposition lawmakers say the 800 trillion‑won Honam semiconductor plan is a “blank cheque” lacking clear funding and call for parliamentary oversight.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Kim Min-seok launches party leadership push after returning to South Korea’s National Assembly
Ex‑PM Kim Min-seok returns to parliament and starts a Democratic Party leadership campaign, urging a new style of leadership and criticizing former leader Jung Chang‑rae.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Seoul Olympic Park ballot‑shortage protest met by police raid
Police and a parliamentary probe team entered Seoul’s Olympic Park ballot‑shortage protest site, inspected election materials, faced clashes and arrests, while anti‑China chants added tension.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Hong Jun-pyo likens Honam semiconductor opposition to past Gyeongbu Expressway protests
Former Daegu mayor Hong Jun-pyo denounced opposition to the Honam semiconductor cluster, likening it to past Gyeongbu Expressway protests and blaming local legislators for Daegu's neglect.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party appoints committee chairs in parliament and selects Seoul council leadership
South Korea's Democratic Party elected 11 National Assembly committee chairs and, earlier, chose its Seoul City Council leadership, prompting opposition boycott and promises of legislative reforms.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea opposition pushes for transparency on Honam chip plan
South Korean opposition lawmakers demand transparent criteria and power‑water plans for the controversial Honam semiconductor cluster, accusing the government of political timing.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Seoul police probe Jamsil ballot‑shortage protest, 139 suspects
Seoul police say 139 people are under investigation for illegal acts during the Jamsil ballot‑shortage protest, including two arrested on assault charges and one woman detained.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea opposition leader Jang Dong-hyuk urges special prosecutor law, warns against repeated obstruction
PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk backs a special‑prosecutor bill but warns against repeat obstruction, while floor leader Jung Jeong‑sik says committee negotiations with the Democratic Party have collapsed.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Song Young-gil Accuses Jeong Cheong-rae of Skipping Roh Moo-hyun Funeral
Democratic Party lawmaker Song Young-gil said Jeong Cheong‑rae missed former President Roh Moo‑hyun’s funeral; Jeong called the claim 100 % false, fueling intra‑party rivalry ahead of the 8·17 convention.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea Honam semiconductor plan under land speculation scrutiny
South Korean lawmakers urge disclosure of land holdings and warn the Honam semiconductor project could fuel land speculation and inflate property prices.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties deadlock over Law Committee chair as parliament formation stalls
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party remain at odds over the Law and Justice Committee chair, leaving the 22nd Assembly's composition stalled past a speaker‑set deadline.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
South Korea's National Assembly clashes over committee chair appointments
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party unilaterally appointed 11 National Assembly committee chairs, prompting People Power Party protests, sit‑ins, resignations and a push for a law change to curb opposition‑ca
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea Democratic Party split over President Lee's reconstruction rhetoric
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is in a factional fight over President Lee’s “reconstruction” rhetoric, pitting Prime Minister Kim Min‑seok against former chair Jeong Cheong‑rae and sparking debate on the
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's election commission under probe and facing constitutional reform debate
South Korea's election commission faces a parliamentary probe of the voting‑paper shortage and a partisan clash over constitutional reforms to overhaul the agency.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party seeks special prosecutor as Andong council eyes its first party chair
South Korea's Democratic Party is pressing for a special prosecutor over a ballot‑paper scandal while its members in Andong city council aim to elect the party's first chair, pending negotiations with independ‑
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea's Honam semiconductor cluster plan triggers political clash
South Korea's plan for a Honam semiconductor cluster sparks a political feud: Daegu‑Gyeongbuk lawmakers demand corporate autonomy, while Gwangju officials argue the region has sufficient resources and denounce
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea election irregularities raise public distrust
South Korea's June 3 elections faced ballot shortages and box‑transfer issues, fueling doubts about election integrity and echoing historic fears of fraud tied to past impeachment protests.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea urges semiconductor fab clusters beyond Seoul region
South Korea’s Blue House policy chief Kim Yong‑beom calls for rapid, state‑supported semiconductor fab clusters outside Seoul to boost AI-era capacity, manage liquidity, and create jobs.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Samsung and SK Hynix Honam semiconductor investment sparks political clash in South Korea
South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties clash over Samsung‑SK Hynix’s Honam semiconductor hub, with accusations of presidential power abuse and defenses citing ample regional resources.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea Democratic Party leadership race heats up ahead of August convention
South Korea’s Democratic Party sees a three‑way fight for its next leader as former head Jeong Cheong‑rae pushes rapid abolition of the complementary investigation authority, PM Kim Min‑seok polls at 40% % and
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party faces three-way leadership battle
South Korea's Democratic Party heads to an Aug 17 convention with a three‑way leadership contest between 정청래, 김민석 and 송영길, highlighting factional splits and differing visions for the party’s future.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Yoo Si‑min says President Lee Jae‑myung’s confidence has gone too far
Yoo Si‑min on a YouTube talk show says President Lee Jae‑myung’s overconfidence hurts his support, citing falling approval, stalled prosecution reform and a need for policy adjustment.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean Parliament Standoff Over Committee Chair Appointment
South Korea’s parliament faces a stalemate as the ruling Democratic Party threatens to unilaterally assign a committee chair after the opposition refuses to submit its list by the speaker’s deadline.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
South Korea's Democratic Party grapples with internal rift over prosecution reform and waning support
South Korea's Democratic Party faces internal clashes over a proposed prosecution reform bill, while President Lee Jae‑myung's approval dips amid broader voter dissatisfaction.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea's Honam Semiconductor Cluster Plans Spark Political Debate
South Korea’s plan for a Honam semiconductor cluster faces political criticism over regional fairness and water shortages.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung approval falls to 51%
President Lee Jae‑myung’s approval fell to 51%, the lowest since taking office, with negative views at 41% amid economic and housing concerns; the Democratic Party holds 41% support.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korean woman arrested after spitting at police during Jamsil voting‑site protest
A 40‑year‑old woman was detained after spitting at police during a Jamsil protest against ballot shortages, with a court citing flight‑risk concerns.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
South Korea vote‑paper shortage triggers probe and calls for voting reform
South Korea’s vote‑paper shortage during the June 3 local elections has led to a joint probe of election officials and opposition calls to revamp early‑voting and adopt advanced absentee‑ballot systems.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
People Power Party demands Jang Dong-hyuk resign over re‑election claim
Senior members of South Korea's People Power Party urged leader Jang Dong-hyuk to resign, calling his demand for a re‑election illegal and pushing for a secret party vote; the party leadership dismissed the reb
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Lee Jae‑myung’s Honam semiconductor cluster fuels political fight
Opposition attacks President Lee’s Honam semiconductor cluster plan as a political abuse, calls for defense minister's ouster, and demands a probe into a ballot‑paper shortage.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
South Korea Democratic Party leadership race heats up
South Korea’s Democratic Party sees multiple senior lawmakers, including Park Sun‑won, Jung Cheong‑rae and Kim Young‑ho, announce bids for top committee seats, sparking intensified factional conflict ahead of a
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
South Korea Democratic Party turmoil after leader resignation
After the Democratic Party chairman’s resignation on June 24, South Korea’s ruling party entered a leadership‑election phase, sparking a feud between Lee Jae‑myung‑aligned and Jeong Cheong‑rae‑aligned factions,

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