South Korea Politics & Government Policy

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

PPP Chair Jang Vows Accountability If Police Probe Clears Han's Disciplinary Action

PPP Chairman Jang Dong-hyuk vows political accountability if police investigation clears Han Dong-hoon's disciplinary action, as confidence vote proposals and resignation calls intensify party turmoil...

Published 2026.02.02. 22:47:06 | By Ma Ga-yeon

Foreign Ministry Denies President's Cambodia SNS Post Deleted Due to Diplomatic Protest

South Korea's Foreign Ministry denies President Lee's Cambodia SNS post was deleted due to diplomatic protest, stating the anti-scam message had serve...

Published 2026.02.02. 21:39:44 | By Kim Yu-seung

President Lee Congratulates 'Golden' Grammy Win: 'Heartfelt Celebration for Valuable Achievement'

President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the Grammy win by "Golden" from Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters," marking the first Grammy award in the K-pop gen...

Published 2026.02.02. 20:09:05 | By Lee Seung-ryung

President Lee Appoints Oh Tae-seok as Korea AeroSpace Administration Chief

President Lee Jae-myung appointed Oh Tae-seok as Korea AeroSpace Administration chief, Kim Jwa-kwan as National Water Management Committee chairman, a...

Published 2026.02.02. 18:27:02 | By Song Jong-ho

Lee Jun-seok Pressures Multi-Home Owning Officials: "I'll Watch If They Sell"

Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok demands government officials sell their properties before May 9 capital gains tax moratorium ends, while PPP proposes...

Published 2026.02.02. 18:26:50 | By Lee Seung-ryung

PM Kim Says Trump Tariff Threat Unrelated to Coupang, Hotline Already Active

Korean PM Kim Min-seok denies WSJ report that VP Vance warned against punishing Coupang, says Trump's tariff threat stems from dissatisfaction with tr...

Published 2026.02.02. 18:26:17 | By Yoo Joo-hee

DP Leadership Clashes Over Merger With Cho Kuk's Party

Democratic Party of Korea leadership clashes over proposed merger with Cho Kuk's Rebuilding Korea Party, with Supreme Council members accusing Party L...

Published 2026.02.02. 18:25:55 | By Kang Do-rim

Rebuilding Korea Party Launches New Land Public Concept Legislative Task Force

Cho Kuk, leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, launched the New Land Public Concept Legislative Task Force at the National Assembly on February 2, 202...

Published 2026.02.02. 16:45:49 | By Oh Seung-hyun

PPP Appoints Rep. Cho Jung-hoon as Talent Recruitment Committee Chair

The People Power Party appointed second-term Rep. Cho Jung-hoon as chair of its talent recruitment committee at the general assembly meeting held at t...

Published 2026.02.02. 16:24:24 | By Oh Seung-hyun

PPP Floor Leader Warns of Parliamentary Disruption Over Opposition's Judicial Reform Bills

PPP Floor Leader Song Eon-seok warned of parliamentary disruption if the Democratic Party pushes through judicial reform bills including the "law dist...

Published 2026.02.02. 16:14:54 | By Lee Seung-ryung

Presidential Chief of Staff Orders Review of Stock Manipulation Whistleblower Rewards

** Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik ordered a review of Korea's stock manipulation whistleblower reward system, citing the 3 billion won cap ...

Published 2026.02.02. 16:05:14 | By Jeon Hee-yoon

Defense Ministry Selects Winners of 'Korea Drone Combat' Scenario Contest

Korea's Defense Ministry selected winning scenarios from 21 companies and military units for the 2026 Korea Drone Combat event, a mock battle competit...

Published 2026.02.02. 15:54:16 | By Lee Hyun-ho

Breaking News: Ruling Party Nominates Lawyer Jeon Jun-cheol for Second Comprehensive Special Counsel

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated Jeon Jun-cheol, a lawyer at law firm Kim & Chang, as its candidate for the "second comprehensive special c...

Published 2026.02.02. 15:06:22 |

Board of Audit Chair Nominates Attorney Lim Sun-suk as New Commissioner

Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Kim Ho-chul nominated human rights attorney Lim Sun-suk as new audit commissioner, citing her expertise in nati...

Published 2026.02.02. 15:00:05 | By Kim Yu-seung

Breaking News: Presidential Office Says Multi-Home Owner Capital Gains Tax Moratorium 'Definitely Ends May 9'

Korea's Presidential Office confirms multi-home owner capital gains tax moratorium will definitely end May 9, with any potential delay to be discussed...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:42:20 | By Jeon Hee-yun

President Lee Appoints Huh Jang as Vice Finance Minister, Oh Tae-seok as Space Agency Chief

President Lee Jae-myung appointed Huh Jang as second vice finance minister, Oh Tae-seok as Korea AeroSpace Administration head, and two other senior g...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:31:57 | By Song Jong-ho

PM Kim Says 'Governance Success' Top Priority Amid Election Speculation

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vows to prioritize governance success over political speculation ahead of elections, pledging to strengthen responsibility...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:09:18 | By Yoo Joo-hee

Breaking News: Singer Kim Won-joong Named Chair of Asia Culture Hub Committee

President Lee Jae-myung appointed singer Kim Won-joong as chair of the Committee for the Promotion of Asia Culture Hub City on Friday. Kim is best kn...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:04:02 |

Breaking News: Kim Jwa-kwan Named National Water Management Commission Chair

President Lee Jae-myung appointed Kim Jwa-kwan, distinguished professor at Catholic University of Pusan, as chairman of the National Water Management ...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:03:37 |

Breaking News: Lee Nominates KISTEP Chief Oh Tae-seok as New Space Agency Head

President Lee Jae-myung nominated Oh Tae-seok, president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP), as the new...

Published 2026.02.02. 14:02:26 |