South Korea Politics & Government Policy

Latest news and analysis on South Korea's politics, government policies, diplomacy, and regulatory changes.

Foreign Minister Says Iranian Militia May Be Behind Namu Attack

Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said an Iranian militia may have been behind the attack on HMM's cargo ship Namu, with debris to be brought home for forensic analysis....

Published 2026.05.13. 13:33:59 |

All Generals Who Boarded 'Martial Law Bus' to Be Discharged This Month

All 14 generals who boarded the "martial law bus" during Korea's December 3 emergency martial law will be discharged by May 28, as the government move...

Published 2026.05.13. 11:54:57 |

Jung Chung-rae Says AI Citizen Dividend Needs More Deliberation Before Adoption

Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae said the AI excess profit citizen dividend proposed by policy office chief Kim Yong-beom needs thorough deliber...

Published 2026.05.13. 11:32:47 |

Korea's NSC Convenes Cybersecurity Meeting to Counter AI-Powered Hacking Threats

South Korea's National Security Office held a cybersecurity meeting on Thursday to address AI-powered hacking threats, following Anthropic's unveiling...

Published 2026.05.13. 11:31:53 |

Seoul Mayoral Candidate Chung Won-oh Denies Assault Allegations

Chung Won-oh, Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral candidate, denied Rep. Kim Jae-sub's allegations that a past assault case involved forcing a cafe emplo...

Published 2026.05.13. 10:53:15 |

PM Kim Holds Emergency Meeting on Samsung Strike, Vows Active Support

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held an emergency inter-ministerial meeting on a potential Samsung Electronics strike, pledging active government support ...

Published 2026.05.13. 10:51:30 |

Breaking News: People Power Party Picks Four-Term Lawmaker Park Duk-hyum as Deputy Speaker Candidate

The People Power Party has selected four-term lawmaker Park Duk-hyum as its candidate for National Assembly Deputy Speaker....

Published 2026.05.13. 10:12:38 |

Jung Cheong-rae: War Against Insurrection Not Over, PPP Must Face Judgment in Local Elections

Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae called on voters to deliver harsh judgment against the People Power Party in the June 3 local elections, frami...

Published 2026.05.13. 09:58:03 |

PM Kim Warns of Broad Price Pressures, Vows All-Out Government Response

Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned of broad price pressures from rising oil prices and ordered ministries to devise stabilization measures for ...

Published 2026.05.13. 09:57:34 |

Breaking News: Ahn Gyu-back Says Phased Hormuz Contribution Plan Discussed with US

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said he discussed with the United States a plan to review phased contributions to the Strait of Hormuz....

Published 2026.05.13. 06:47:13 |

Where Does South Korea's Submarine Fleet Rank Globally?

Published 2026.05.13. 06:00:05 |

Lee Doubles Down on Expansionary Fiscal Policy, Floats AI Dividend Plan

Published 2026.05.13. 06:00:05 |

Busan Mayoral Rivals Clash Over Unification Church, LCT Condo in First TV Debate

Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo and Park Heong-jun clashed in their first TV debate over Unification Church gift allegations and the LCT condo s...

Published 2026.05.13. 06:00:05 |

Lee to Meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent, China Vice Premier He on Thursday

President Lee Jae-myung will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday, ahead of the US-China summit in ...

Published 2026.05.12. 23:40:36 |

Lee Says Civil Complaints Are Treasure Trove of Public Voices

President Lee Jae-myung called civil complaints a "treasure trove" of public voices, urging public officials to respect and engage with citizens rathe...

Published 2026.05.12. 21:49:01 |

People Power Party Picks Lawyer Yoon Yong-geun for Chungnam By-Election

The People Power Party nominated lawyer Yoon Yong-geun as its candidate for the Gongju-Buyeo-Cheongyang by-election after former Chief of Staff Chung ...

Published 2026.05.12. 20:35:02 |

Kim Yong-beom's AI Dividend Remarks Rattle Korean Market, Draw Foreign Media Attention

Kim Yong-beom's proposal for an AI national dividend sent the Kospi plunging more than 5 percent intraday, as foreign media interpreted the remarks as...

Published 2026.05.12. 19:00:06 |

Korea's Social Security Spending to Reach 27% of GDP by 2065

South Korea's social security spending is projected to reach 27% of GDP by 2065, 1.7 times this year's level, driven by an aging population and rising...

Published 2026.05.12. 18:56:00 |

Clash Over Nonghyup Law Revision Bill on Direct Election

Proponents and opponents clashed at a National Assembly hearing over a bill to introduce direct elections for Nonghyup's chairman, with opponents warn...

Published 2026.05.12. 18:55:38 |

Wreckage That Struck HMM Namoo to Arrive Soon in Korea, FM Cho Says

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the wreckage of the projectile that struck HMM Namoo will arrive in Korea soon, with the Ministry of National Defense a...

Published 2026.05.12. 18:55:27 |