Park Geun-hye’s Nomination as Saenuri’s Presidential Candidate : Significance and Prospects

2012-08-24

Pres. Lee's Independence Day Address

2012-08-19

President Lee Myung-bak gave a speech during a ceremony marking the nation's 67th Independence Day on Wednesday August 15th. He urged Japan to take ...

KCTU Withdraws Support for UPP

2012-08-19

The nation's second largest umbrella labor group, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), has withdrawn its support for the minor opposition ...

N. Korea-China Talks on Joint Development

2012-08-19

North Korea and China have agreed to launch two management committees that will oversee the development of two special economic zones in the North ...

President Lee's Surprise Visit to Dokdo Islets and Its Impact on Korea-Japan Relations

2012-08-17

Heat, Drought Emergency in Korea

2012-08-12

A record heat wave continues for over two weeks. On top of the heat, the drought is also becoming serious, with green algae blanketing major rivers, ...

3 Saenuri Pres. Hopefuls Return to Primary Process

2012-08-12

The ruling Saenuri Party's presidential primary process got back on track Monday after several candidates ended a boycott of the race over recent ...

Tax Revision Bill

2012-08-12

The Finance Ministry held a deliberation committee meeting on the advancement of the tax system on Wednesday chaired by Minister Bahk Jae-wan. ...

Human Rights Activist’s Torture Claims & S. Korea-China Diplomatic Dispute

2012-08-10

Alleged Torture of S. Korean Activist in China

2012-08-05

Presidential Chief of Staff Ha Kum-loul said last Monday that the government will take all necessary measures regarding allegations raised by ...