South Korea Politics & Government Policy

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

Democratic Party Lawmaker Jang Kyung-tae Leaves Party Amid Sexual Harassment Probe

Rep. Jang Kyung-tae of the Democratic Party of Korea, who faces sexual harassment allegations, announced on the 20th that he would voluntarily leave the party "to avoid becoming a burden." "There wer...

Published 2026.03.20. 09:04:12 | By Kang Do-rim

Presidential Office Says Qatar LNG Supply Secure, Reviews Naphtha Export Controls

The Presidential Office stated on the 20th that there are "no problems with supply" of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid concerns over energy supply di...

Published 2026.03.20. 09:00:36 | By Jong-ho Song

Korea, Russia Mark 35 Years of Ties with Cultural Exchange Event in Moscow

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 20th that a cultural exchange roundtable commemorating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic r...

Published 2026.03.20. 08:54:37 | By Kim Yu-seung

Korea's Ruling Party to Hold Open Primary for Chungbuk Governor Race

The People Power Party (PPP) will hold an open primary for all preliminary candidates for Chungbuk governor in the June 3 local elections without addi...

Published 2026.03.20. 07:28:30 | By Huh Jin

Lee Calls for Social Safety Net to Enable Labor Flexibility

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized Monday that creating conditions for workers to accept employment flexibility demanded by businesses is crucial, whi...

Published 2026.03.20. 07:00:05 | By Song Jong-ho

Marine Corps to Deploy K2 Tanks by 2028, Acquiring 80 Units

Marine Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. Ju Il-sung said at the National Assembly Defense Committee's audit of the Navy and Marine Corps at Gyeryongdae in Sou...

Published 2026.03.20. 06:45:55 | By Lee Hyun-ho

North Korea Rapidly Advances Drone, Missile Capabilities Through Russia Partnership

North Korea's participation in the Russia-Ukraine war has enabled it to strengthen its missile and conventional weapons capabilities, heightening secu...

Published 2026.03.20. 06:30:05 | By Kim Yoo-seung

Korea Reaches Tentative Deal to Cap Night Delivery Workers' Hours at 48 Per Week

A tentative agreement has been reached to limit weekly working hours for night delivery workers to 48 hours under the third round of social dialogue o...

Published 2026.03.20. 06:00:05 | By Park Hyung-yun

Bipartisan Value-Up Policy Revives Korean Stock Market

Leading capital market experts from Korea's ruling and opposition parties credit the continuation of "value-up policies" across administrations as the...

Published 2026.03.20. 06:00:05 | By Lee Seung-ryung

AmCham Opposes Korea's Digital Disaster Safety Law, Citing International Law Concerns

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AmCham) has raised objections to the "Digital Disaster and Incident Safety Management Act" currently being ...

Published 2026.03.20. 06:00:05 | By Huh Jin

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon Apologizes to Pro-Lee Faction on YouTube

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon, seeking reelection, appeared on Kim Eo-jun's YouTube channel on the 19th and apologized for past discord wit...

Published 2026.03.20. 05:38:05 | By Jin Dong-young

PM Kim Inspects Incheon Airport Security Ahead of BTS Comeback Concert

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok inspected the arrival hall at Incheon International Airport on Sunday in preparation for the BTS comeback concert. Accord...

Published 2026.03.19. 21:11:16 | By Kim Yu-seung

Night Delivery Workers' Hours Capped at 48 Per Week in Tentative Deal

A tentative agreement has been reached in the third round of social dialogue on delivery services, limiting night delivery workers' weekly working hou...

Published 2026.03.19. 21:04:59 | By Park Hyung-yun

Ruling Party Reverses Course, Joins Opposition-Led Prosecution Probe Committee

Ruling and opposition parties finalized the 20-member special committee for the parliamentary investigation into "alleged fabricated indictments by th...

Published 2026.03.19. 20:53:41 | By Lee Seung-ryung

President Lee Denounces YouTuber's Claims as 'Malicious Disinformation'

President Lee Jae-myung condemned claims by YouTuber Jeon Han-gil that he had established overseas slush funds and leaked military intelligence, calli...

Published 2026.03.19. 20:37:12 | By Song Jong-ho

South Korea to Export 16 KF-21 Fighter Jets to Indonesia

South Korea's supersonic fighter jet KF-21 "Boramae," set for mass production this year, is expected to be exported to co-development partner Indonesi...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:54:46 | By Lee Hyun-ho

Lee Administration Unveils New Inter-Korean Roadmap Prioritizing 'Peaceful Coexistence'

The inter-Korean relations development plan established under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration has been terminated early. The new plan focuses on "pea...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:53:41 | By Juhee Yoo

Korea's Ruling Party to Abolish Prosecution Service, Pass Reform Bills

South Korea's National Assembly convened a plenary session on the 19th and introduced the Public Prosecution Service Establishment Act, a follow-up bi...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:31:39 | By Jin Dong-young

Speaker Woo Rallies Six Parties for Constitutional Amendment Push

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announced on the 19th that he will pursue a constitutional amendment in conjunction with the June 3 local elect...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:30:17 | By Kang Do-rim

Ruling, Opposition Lawmakers Agree on Capital Market Reform Goals, Differ on Approach

Lawmakers who led bipartisan negotiations on South Korea's first Commercial Act revision say both parties share similar solutions for capital market r...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:24:44 | By Jin Dong-young