[오늘의 정치권] The first meeting of the ruling and opposition party ‘2+2 consultative body’… already expected to be difficult

People Power Party floor leader Yoon Jae-ok (left) and Democratic Party floor leader Hong Ik-pyo are greeting people at the ‘2023 Central Forum’ held at the Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu on November 29. [사진=연합뉴스] The People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea will hold the first meeting of the ‘2+2 consultative body’ on […]
The Battle for Innovation and Division: Party Politics Before General Elections

Internal Division and Innovation: The Changing Landscape of Korean Politics The recent developments within the People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea have shed light on the shifting dynamics of South Korean politics. Both parties have launched innovation committees, but their approaches and outcomes have been markedly different. People Power Party’s ‘Shut Up […]
The Political Game: Former People Power Party Representative’s Predictions and Analysis

Political Turmoil in People Power Party Former Representative Lee Jun-seok of the People Power Party made several intriguing statements in recent interviews, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the party’s future direction. Potential Leadership Change During a recent press conference at Dongdaegu Station, Lee Jun-seok hinted at the possibility of taking on the role of […]
New York Times Poll Reveals Biden Trails Trump in Crucial Swing States as Concerns Over Economy and Age Mount

New Poll Shows Biden Lagging Behind Trump in Key Swing States According to a recent poll conducted by The New York Times in collaboration with Siena College, President Joe Biden finds himself trailing behind Republican contender Donald Trump in five out of six crucial swing states. These states, where the uncertainty looms regarding which party […]
Democratic Party Member Ahn Min-seok Sent to Trial for Defaming Choi Seo-enill

Ahn Min-seok, Democratic Party Member, Sent to Trial for Defaming Choi Seo-enill Ahn Min-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is facing trial charges for spreading false information about Choi Seo-enill (formerly Choi Soon-sil) and defaming her character. The Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office 1 Criminal Division announced that Rep. Ahn has been charged […]
Representative Lee Sang-min Criticizes Democratic Party’s Lack of Unity and Integrity

Democratic Party Representative Expresses Concern Over Party’s Unity Representative Lee Sang-min, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently voiced his concerns regarding the party’s unity. In a Facebook post on the 26th, Rep. Lee expressed his disappointment with the presence of a banner in Representative Lee Won-wook’s area, which he found both shameful […]
President Yoon Seok-yeol’s Approval Rating Slightly Drops: Public Opinion Poll Reveals

President Yoon Seok-yeol Delivers Eulogy at Memorial Ceremony for Former President Park Public Opinion Poll Reveals President Yoon Seok-yeol’s Approval Rating Drops Slightly President Yoon Seok-yeol paid tribute to the late former President Park at a memorial ceremony held at the cemetery of former President Park Chung-hee at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. […]
Lee Jae-myung’s Court Appearance Sparks Controversy and Political Strategy Debate

Lee Jae-myeong Attends Trials amid Controversy Democratic Party Leader Accused of Playacting and Avoiding Accountability Lee Jae-myeong, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently made appearances at the first and second trials regarding the ‘Daejang-dong breach of trust and Seongnam FC bribery’ cases. Held at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu on the […]
President Yoon Seok-yeol’s Unprecedented Diplomatic Travel Budget Raises Questions

Democratic Party lawmaker Park Hong-geun has raised concerns about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ inspection report, which reveals that the diplomatic travel budget of 24.9 billion won for this year has been exhausted. In addition, last month, reserves of 32.9 billion won were approved, which is more than five times the amount allocated last year. […]
Controversy Surrounds Politicians’ Misrepresentation of Korea-Japan Match and General Election

Politicians Face Criticism for Misrepresenting Events Following the impressive victory of the Korean football team against Japan in the Hangzhou Asian Games, congratulatory messages from politicians flooded social media platforms. However, their attempts to draw parallels between the triumphs and upcoming events led to backlash and accusations of misrepresentation. A prominent member of the Democratic […]