South Korea Politics & Government Policy

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

Lee Warns of Side Effects If Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Power Fully Blocked

President Lee Jae-myung warned of side effects if prosecutors' supplementary investigation power is fully blocked, opposing Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae's call for complete abolition....

Published 2026.06.19. 18:09:38 |

Lee Urges Ruling Party Restraint: "Don't Insult Like Enemies"

President Lee Jae-myung publicly rebuked Democratic Party infighting, urging "competition, not war" amid an intensifying leadership race and acknowled...

Published 2026.06.19. 18:08:35 |

Lee Signals One-Point Constitutional Amendment to Reform Election Commission

President Lee Jae-myung signaled a possible one-point constitutional amendment to reform Korea's National Election Commission, as the ruling Democrati...

Published 2026.06.19. 18:07:26 |

Election Watchdog Probe Recommends Investigation of 12, Including Former Chief Noh Tae-ak

Korea's National Election Commission fact-finding committee recommended investigating 12 officials, including former chief Noh Tae-ak, over a ballot s...

Published 2026.06.19. 18:07:03 |

Lee Says Trump Asked Korea to Build 10 U.S. Warships

President Lee Jae-myung says Trump asked Korea to build 10 U.S. warships, and discusses EU steel tariffs and Canada's 60 trillion won submarine projec...

Published 2026.06.19. 18:03:56 |

Lee Says He Pitched Trump Phased "Freeze-Reduce-Denuclearize" Plan on North Korea

President Lee Jae-myung said he pitched Trump a phased "freeze-reduce-denuclearize" approach to North Korea's nuclear program at the G7 summit, with T...

Published 2026.06.19. 18:03:15 |

Lee Vows to Dismantle, Overhaul Election Management System

President Lee Jae-myung vows a sweeping reform to dismantle Korea's election management system after a ballot shortage, citing the Election Commission...

Published 2026.06.19. 17:43:09 |

Lee Says He Asked Pope to Visit North Korea, DMZ Next Year

President Lee Jae-myung said he asked Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the DMZ next year, and conveyed the pope's affection for Korea and his use...

Published 2026.06.19. 17:30:44 |

Unification Minister Says 'North Korea as Main Enemy' Label Should Be Discussed at NSC

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said the Defense Ministry's plan to keep labeling North Korea as the "main enemy" in its defense white paper sho...

Published 2026.06.19. 16:36:52 |

Lee Calls Election Commission "Near Reckless," Urges One-Point Constitutional Amendment

President Lee Jae-myung criticized Korea's National Election Commission over a ballot shortage, calling for a one-point constitutional amendment to en...

Published 2026.06.19. 15:28:30 |

PM Kim to Visit China for Three Days, Likely to Meet Premier Li Qiang

Korean PM Kim Min-seok will visit China June 22-24 to attend the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian and is expected to meet Premier Li Qiang in his last ove...

Published 2026.06.19. 15:10:42 |

Lee Revisits 'Ruling Party Role,' Says Activists Differ From Politicians

President Lee Jae-myung again addressed the ruling party's role at a Wednesday press conference, saying activists and politicians differ and that poli...

Published 2026.06.19. 15:09:08 |

Breaking News: President Lee Says He Dislikes Send-Off Lines for Overseas Trips

President Lee Jae-myung said he dislikes send-off lines for his overseas trips, addressing why Democratic Party leaders, including chair Jung Chung-ra...

Published 2026.06.19. 14:55:36 |

Breaking News: Lee Tells Trump North Korea Sanctions Lack Effectiveness, Urges Realistic Talks

President Lee told Trump that North Korea sanctions lack effectiveness, stressing the need for realistic negotiations to win North Korea's understandi...

Published 2026.06.19. 14:47:43 |

Breaking News: Trump Wants Dialogue with Kim, Frustrated by Specifics, Lee Says

President Lee said U.S. President Trump wants to hold dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but feels frustrated over how to achieve it....

Published 2026.06.19. 14:44:27 |

Breaking News: Pope Wears Samsung Watch, Uses Galaxy Phone and Hyundai Car, President Lee Says

President Lee said the Pope wears a Samsung watch, uses a Galaxy phone, and drives a Hyundai car....

Published 2026.06.19. 14:35:31 |

Breaking News: Lee Says Outcome of Canada Submarine Bid Remains Unclear

President Lee said the outcome of Canada's submarine procurement deal remains unclear, noting he could not gauge the situation despite meeting the Ger...

Published 2026.06.19. 14:25:51 |

Breaking News: Lee Says Trump Voiced Regret Over Failure to Act Before North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal

President Lee said that Trump expressed regret over failing to take action before North Korea obtained nuclear weapons....

Published 2026.06.19. 14:23:28 |

Breaking News: Lee Says North Korea Nuclear Issue Needs Different Approach, Trump Agrees

President Lee said the North Korean nuclear issue should not be approached the same way as with other countries, and Trump expressed agreement....

Published 2026.06.19. 14:22:27 |

Korea Election Watchdog Probe Panel Recommends Investigation of Ex-Chief Roh

Korea's National Election Commission fact-finding panel recommended referring 12 officials, including former Chairman Roh Tae-ak, for investigation ov...

Published 2026.06.19. 14:22:05 |