Politics
Blue House
Lee Postpones CPTPP Application Until Later This Year… Prioritizes Appeasing Nongshim, Puts Trade Benefits on Hold (Comprehensive)
President Lee Jae-myung has instructed officials not to submit an application for membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) within this year. This…
Political Circles
Who Are the Frontrunners for the Next President?…Kim Min-seok 18.1%, Han Dong-hoon 17.0%, Oh Se-hoon 13.1%
A poll on suitability for the next presidential election showed that Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea; Han Dong-hoon, an independent lawmaker; and Oh Se-hoon, Mayor of Seoul, are …
Administration
Yongin Gets a Windfall, Hanam and Gwangju Get a Downpour... "Only Sacrifices Are Demanded"
The water flow heading toward the Yongin High-Tech System Semiconductor National Industrial Complex is causing widespread damage to neighboring municipalities, including Hanam City and Gwangju City in…
Defense
Did Comments on Military Exemptions Spark Controversy?... Push to Abolish Special Military Service Exemptions for Artists and Athletes
The Ministry of National Defense expressed “deep regret” regarding the controversy over remarks made by some players on the men’s national soccer team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games regarding s…
Administration
Will the "Transportation First, Move-In Later" Promise for the Third-Phase New Cities Fall Through? … "Can't Even Select a Contractor for Line 9"
“We are not making unreasonable demands. We are simply asking the government to honor its promise of ‘transportation first, then settlement’ when it announced the plans for the third-phase new towns, …
Political Circles
Who Will Be the Next Conservative Presidential Candidate? Han Dong-hoon at 18.7%, Jang Dong-hyuk and Oh Se-hoon at 12.3% [Opinion Poll]
A public opinion poll found that 18.7% of all respondents selected independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon as their preferred candidate for the next president from the conservative opposition.
Independe…
Blue House
President Lee: "Reforms Are for the People and the Nation… Not for Political Gain"
President Lee Jae-myung stated on the 4th, “We will steadfastly push forward with practical reforms that truly improve the lives of the people.” President Lee made this statement on his social media a…
Blue House
"No Application Needed" Lee: The Government Will Handle Child Allowances and Welfare Benefits
President Lee Jae-myung stated on the 3rd, “Legal grounds have been established to ensure that no one misses out on benefits—such as child allowances and parental benefits—even if they are eligible bu…
Unification·North Korea
Joint Chiefs of Staff: “North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea… Flies Over 700 km”
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on the morning of the 3rd. This marks the first ballistic missile launch in 13 days since the 20th of last month.
The Joint Chiefs o…
Blue House
Lee: “North Korea is violating the agreement on the repatriation of prisoners of war and talking about inter-Korean conflict… Ukraine: Additional measures will follow if no apology is made”
President Lee Jae-myung once again demanded that Ukraine acknowledge the confidential agreement and issue a public apology for unilaterally disclosing the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war…