On the occasion of his 30th day in office, President Lee Jae-myung held his first official press conference at the Blue House State Guest House on July 3, addressing both the media and the public.Attended by 147 domestic and international journalists, as well as members of eight grassroots media out
President Lee Jaemyung has underscored the urgent need for practical measures to facilitate the return of medical residents and students to the field by the second semester.During his first press conference since taking office on July 3, President Lee responded to questions on reintegrating medical
On June 30, President Lee Jae-myung underscored the importance of culture as both a creator of jobs and a driver of national strength, speaking at the event “Dream of a Cultural Power, Korea Reaching Out to the World.” President Lee revealed that the inspiration to pursue the cultural industry as a
A special exhibition dedicated to commemorating the fierce history of hill battles and honoring the valor of national heroes who fought in the Korean War opened on June 27 at a designated space on the second floor of the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Organized by the Ministry of Patrio
President Lee Jae-myung announced the appointment of five new vice-ministerial level officials across various government departments on the 20th, underscoring a strategy focused on experienced bureaucrats.Kim Nam-jung, former full-time representative for inter-Korean talks at the Ministry of Unifica
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea held a summit with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on June 17 (local time) in Kananaskis, Canada, during the G7 Summit. The meeting marked the first bilateral summit between South Korea and Brazil in nearly a decade.President Yoon began the talks
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a summit meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17 (local time), on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The two leaders engaged in discussions for approximately 30 minutes, underscoring the urgency of cooperation betw
President Lee Jae-myung, attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Kananaskis, Canada, met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the morning of June 17 (local time) to discuss strengthening bilateral collaboration in the economic and technological spheres.During the meeting, President
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening security and defense cooperation during a bilateral summit on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17 (local time).President Lee, attending t
With summer fast approaching in South Korea, Busan’s Haeundae and Songjeong beaches—along with Incheon’s Eulwangni, Wangsan, and Hanagae beaches—will be the first to officially open to the public on June 21.Ahead of the busy season, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will convene
A group that sends anti-North Korea leaflets has requested a meeting with President Lee Jae-myung.On June 16, Choi Seong-ryong, head of the Abductees’ Families Association—a group that has been distributing leaflets on behalf of families of South Koreans abducted to the North—held a press conference
A series of large-scale rallies and events are scheduled across downtown Seoul on Saturday, raising concerns about heavy traffic congestion and inconvenience for residents.Beginning at 11 a.m. on June 14, the Seoul Queer Culture Festival will take place around Namdaemun-ro in Jung-gu. Starting at 4
A man, presumed to be a civilian, breached a military base in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, after damaging a barbed-wire fence, prompting a joint manhunt by the military and police.According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on June 13. A section of the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cho Hee-dae expressed hope for the establishment of a public forum regarding the “Supreme Court Justice Expansion Bill” currently being advanced in the National Assembly by the Democratic Party of Korea.On the morning of June 5, when asked about the court’s plans t
As South Korea prepares to elect its 21st president, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will activate its highest level of emergency readiness, known as “Level A Emergency,” to strengthen security at polling and ballot counting stations.In a regular briefing held on the 2nd, the Seoul Metropolitan
A military funeral will be held for the four Republic of Korea Navy service members who lost their lives in the recent patrol aircraft crash in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province.On May 30, the Navy convened a Line of Duty Death Review Committee in the morning and concluded that all four victims died
On the first day of early voting for Korea’s 21st presidential election, a voting station in Sinchon-dong, Seoul has become the center of controversy after footage emerged showing ballot papers being taken outside the polling site—sparking growing concerns over election management and fairness.On Ma
South Korea’s early presidential election, scheduled for June 3, has officially begun with a confirmed three-way race, as candidates embark on a 22-day campaign tour across the country.The National Election Commission closed candidate registration at 6 p.m. on the 11th and announced the final list.
(HMH Jimin Lee, Reporter) Independent presidential candidate Han Deok-su has joined the People Power Party (PPP).Han officially became a member of the PPP on the morning of May 10, gaining the status of a responsible party member.Lee Jeong-hyun, spokesperson for Han's campaign, stated in a briefing
(MHN Yi Joo-hwan) Labor unions representing city bus drivers in 22 regions across South Korea—including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province—have warned of a simultaneous nationwide strike if negotiations with management fail.On May 8, the Federation of Korean Automobile and
