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Conservative Leaders Gather to Honor Park Chung-hee on 47th Anniversary of His Death
Leaders from the People Power Party and other prominent politicians gathered on October 26 at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the 47th anniversary of former President Park Chung-hee's death. They expressed their commitment to uniting conservative forces, particularly in response to the film "Assassins," which they claim distorts history regarding the assassination of Park's wife, the late Yuk Young-soo.
Opposition Accuses Lee of Turning Justice Ministry into Political Law Firm
The People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party on October 26, stating they are attempting to turn the Justice Ministry and the Prosecutor's Office into a "law firm for the cancellation of charges against President Lee." They accused them of trying to orchestrate a "political escape" for the president.
Ruling and Opposition Parties Unite on 'Dokdo Day' to Emphasize Territorial Defense
On October 25, the ruling and opposition parties emphasized the need to defend territorial integrity on 'Dokdo Day.' Shin Hyun-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated in a written briefing that "Dokdo is clearly the territory of the Republic of Korea based on historical, geographical, and international law." She described it as a land that reminds us of the history of sovereignty damaged during Japan's colonial rule and symbolizes the preciousness of Korea's sovereignty regained...
Jang Dong-hyuk Becomes Longest-Serving Leader of People Power Party
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, set a record on October 25 as the longest-serving leader in the party's history. Opinions within and outside the party vary, with some praising Jang for transforming the People Power Party into a fighting force, while others criticize him for merely enduring without significant impact.
Jung Jeom-sik: President's Inaction on Diplomacy and Security Appointments Threatens US-Korea Alliance
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on October 25 that President Lee Jae-myung must overhaul the diplomatic and security teams as a minimum step to restore the damaged trust between South Korea and the United States.
2026 National Assembly Audit: Focus on Political Strife Over Public Welfare
Five committees of the National Assembly have begun comprehensive audits, marking the approach of the conclusion of this year's National Assembly Audit. Observers note that the initial resolve for a 'public welfare audit' has faded, with both ruling and opposition parties becoming mired in political conflict.
Jang Dong-hyuk Criticizes President Lee for Relying on AI for Justification
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, strongly criticized President Lee Jae-myung on October 22, stating, "The president is now begging for his life from artificial intelligence (AI)." This remark followed President Lee's claim the previous day on his X account, where he suggested that the attendance of heads of investigative agencies at the State Council meeting was justified, citing Google's AI service, Gemini.
LNG Prices Exceed $30 for First Time in Four Years Amid Supply Crisis
LNG Prices Exceed $30 for First Time in Four Years Amid Supply Crisis According to relevant authorities on the 21st, the December futures price of the Japan Korea Marker (JKM), a key indicator for Northeast Asia LNG prices, reached $30.010 per MMBtu on October 19. This marks the first time the JKM futures price has exceeded $30 since December 22, 2022, when it was $31.635.
France's 10-Year Bond Yield Surpasses 5%, Highest in 24 Years
France's 10-year government bond yield exceeded 5% on October 21, marking its highest level since 2002. This surge is attributed to growing market concerns over the country's rising public debt. According to reports from Reuters and other outlets, the yield reached an intraday high of 5.002%, the highest in 24 years. Additionally, the yield spread between French and German 10-year bonds widened to 1.594 percentage points, the largest gap in 15 years since 2011.
Shark 'Bukan' Successfully Guided Out of Waterway After 33 Days
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the city of Busan successfully guided the shark known as 'Bukan' out of the artificial waterway at Waterfront Park in Busan's Dong-gu on October 21, marking 33 days since it was first discovered in the waterway. The third guidance operation began around 10 AM, during which officials led Bukan out of the waterway and set up a net approximately 60 meters from the waterway's exit.
Kim Yo-jong Announces Activation of Loudspeakers Along Entire Border This Month
Kim Yo-jong, a senior official of North Korea's Workers' Party, announced on October 21 that "psychological warfare loudspeakers targeting the South will be activated along the entire border this month." In a statement, she referred to South Korean forces as "armed thugs" and claimed, "Today, at least two locations have conducted loudspeaker warning broadcasts and warning shots." She warned, "If we were to fire warning shots at the enemy, the situation along the border would deteriorate...
Constitutional Court Suspends Exclusion of Lawmaker Lee Jin-sook from Audit
The Constitutional Court has partially suspended the effectiveness of the exclusion of Lee Jin-sook, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, from the national audit conducted by the National Assembly's Science and Technology Information Broadcasting and Communications Committee. As a result, she will be able to attend the national audit on broadcasting, media, and communications scheduled for the 22nd.
Weather Forecast: Morning Temperatures Drop to 5 Degrees in Seoul
On Thursday, temperatures are expected to drop to early winter levels, with some areas experiencing morning lows around 0 degrees Celsius, leading to a chilly commute. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, morning lows on the 22nd are forecasted to range from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius.
People Power Party Forms Task Force to Protect Victims of Relationship Crimes
The People Power Party is establishing a task force to protect victims of relationship crimes, including stalking and domestic violence.
National Assembly Committee Disputes Witnesses for Presidential Office Audit
The National Assembly's Operating Committee has decided to summon Im Kwang-hyun, head of the Presidential Office, Ha Jun-kyung, head of the Policy Office, Hong Ik-pyo, senior secretary for political affairs, and Wi Sung-lak, head of the National Security Office, as witnesses for the upcoming audit of the Presidential Office.
Democratic Party Issues Warning to Choo Mi-ae and Bae Seung-chan Over Controversial Firefighter Comments
The Democratic Party issued a warning on the 21st to Choo Mi-ae, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and Bae Seung-chan, a member of the National Assembly, over recent controversial comments regarding firefighters. After a Supreme Council meeting, party spokesperson Jo Gye-won told reporters that the warning aims to encourage the individuals to reflect seriously and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Kim Min-seok Prioritizes Super Wide Area Special Zone Law in Regular National Assembly
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized on the 21st that he will prioritize the "Super Wide Area Special Zone Law" as a key legislative agenda in the regular National Assembly.
Yoo Seung-min Denies Wrongdoing in Daughter's Hiring Controversy
Yoo Seung-min, a member of the People Power Party, emphasized on October 16 that he has "never committed any crime of obstructing business" in relation to the allegations surrounding the preferential hiring of his daughter, Yoo Dam, as a professor.
Controversy Erupts Over Voting Phone Block in Party Leadership Election
The appointment process for the organizational chairman of the People Power Party's accident-affiliated local party has sparked a controversy over the blocking of automated response system (ARS) voting calls. The key issue is whether similar blocking occurred during the first round of voting due to technical problems from the telecommunications company.
National Assembly Committee Disputes Over Exclusion of Lawmaker Lee Jin-sook
On October 16, lawmakers clashed again in the National Assembly's Science and Technology Committee over the exclusion of Lee Jin-sook, a member of the People Power Party, from the national audit. As a result, the audit of the Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) and other entities was unable to commence. At the start of the audit, Lee expressed regret over the committee's decision to exclude her, which was passed on October 12.
People Power Party Decides Against Re-vote in Yongin Gap, Upholds Yoon Jae-bok's Candidacy
The People Power Party's Special Committee on Organizational Strengthening has decided not to hold a re-vote for the position of the Yongin Gap organizational chair, confirming Yoon Jae-bok as the candidate on October 16. This decision follows the withdrawal of one of the candidates, Supreme Council member Yang Hyang-ja, who called for a comprehensive investigation and a full re-election due to issues with the automated response system (ARS) phone voting.
Jang Dong-hyuk Calls 500 Days of Lee Administration 'Terrible Time'
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, criticized the past 500 days of the Lee Jae-myung administration as a "terrible time" on October 16. In a post on his Facebook, Jang stated, "While the people are suffering in a war for their livelihoods, the president is engaged in a battle with 'Moon Jae-in, Cho Kuk, Kim Eo-jun, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Yoo Si-min.'" He added, "Real estate, prices, and interest rates have all skyrocketed.
Jung Jeom-sik Calls for Investigation into National Pension Fund Rebalancing Delay
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, announced plans to pursue a national investigation and special prosecution to clarify the reasons and responsibilities behind the delay in rebalancing the National Pension Fund.
Korean National Assembly Speaker Emphasizes 'Sales Diplomacy' During First Overseas Trip
Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik emphasized 'sales diplomacy' during his first overseas trip, supporting domestic companies' international ventures. Cho visited the Vatican, Italy, Croatia, and Greece, focusing on enhancing 'parliamentary diplomacy'. According to political sources on the 15th, Cho plans to establish a framework for parliamentary diplomacy following this trip.
Conflict Erupts at People Power Party Meeting Over Direct Election of Committee Chairs
During a Supreme Council meeting of the People Power Party on October 15, a public clash erupted among council members regarding the recent direct election of committee chairs. Supreme Council member Yang Hyang-ja stated, "We need to conduct a full investigation of the entire election and hold a complete re-election.
National Assembly Discusses Agricultural Land Survey and Brazilian Egg Imports
During the National Assembly's audit on agriculture held on October 14, issues surrounding the agricultural land survey and imports of Brazilian eggs were discussed. Meanwhile, the Culture and Sports Committee faced a clash over the selection of witnesses for the audit.
Discontent Among Candidates for People Power Party Chair Positions
On October 14, claims were officially raised that some responsible party members in regions other than Yongin-gap did not receive automated response system (ARS) voting calls during the People Power Party's chair election.
Gender Equality Committee to Hold National Audit on October 28
The National Assembly's Gender Equality Family Committee will conduct a national audit on October 28, targeting the Ministry of Gender Equality and six affiliated organizations. Yoon Gu, CEO of Google Korea, is expected to be summoned as a general witness. On October 14, the committee held a full meeting at the National Assembly and adopted the 2026 national audit plan.
Jung Jeom-sik: Time to Resolve Kang Hoon-sik's Position Instead of Creating 'Comedy Organization'
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on October 14 that it is courteous to clarify whether Kang Hoon-sik, the Chief of Staff to the President, will be replaced or if his resignation will be accepted. During a press conference at the National Assembly, Jung pointed out that it has been over three weeks since Kang submitted his resignation, yet it has not been processed.
Yongin Gap Re-vote Decision Faces Challenges Amid Party Member Voting Issues
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is facing difficulties with the direct election of organizational chairs from the start. This follows issues during the final vote for the Yongin Gap organizational chair, where some responsible party members did not receive automated response (ARS) voting calls. Although Jang has decided on a 're-vote,' there are calls for a thorough investigation first.
Ruling Party's Dominance Sparks Outcry from Opposition
The exclusion of Lee Jin-sook from the National Assembly's Science and Technology Information and Broadcasting Committee, led by the Democratic Party, has sparked intense reactions from the opposition for the second consecutive day. Critics argue that the Democratic Party, which has already undermined the People Power Party's resistance during the legislative process, is now attempting to restrict the National Assembly inspection rights of individual lawmakers.
Lawmakers Call for Resignation of Fair Trade Commission Chair Joo Byeong-gi
Members of the People Power Party's Legislative Committee called for the resignation of Joo Byeong-gi, the chair of the Fair Trade Commission, on October 13. They criticized Joo's distorted and biased views on large corporations and the market economy, stating that it undermines his ability to perform his duties effectively.
Im Yi-ja warns that special pardon for Lee Hwa-young could trigger regime collapse
Im Yi-ja, chair of the People Power Party's policy committee, warned on October 13 that granting a "tailored special pardon" to former Gyeonggi Province Peace Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young could serve as a decisive catalyst for the collapse of the Lee Jae-myung administration.
People Power Party to Revote for Yongin Gap Committee Chair Due to Voting Issues
The People Power Party has decided to conduct a revote for the committee chair of Yongin Gap. This decision comes after some party members with voting rights did not receive their voting calls during the runoff process. Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, expressed his apologies regarding the revote decision. In a Facebook post on October 12, Jang stated, "If party members' voting rights were infringed due to a system issue, we must correct this.
Kim Min-seok urges opposition to uphold national interests; Na Kyung-won questions definition
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, called on Na Kyung-won, a member of the People Power Party, to "maintain the baseline for national interests in political attacks" during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly.
Jang Dong-hyuk Urges President Lee to Engage with Critics Instead of Social Media
Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, criticized President Lee Jae-myung on October 12, urging him to communicate with critics instead of engaging with social media.
Opposition Expands Attacks on U.S.-Korea Alliance and Criminal Justice System
The People Power Party is broadening its attacks during the National Assembly audit, focusing on key issues such as the U.S.-Korea alliance and the criminal justice system. The party is poised to launch a comprehensive offensive against the government and ruling party by raising concerns across multiple committees.
National Assembly Criticizes Future Fund and Housing Crisis Amid Ongoing Audit
The National Assembly criticized the government's budget allocation for the Future Response Fund and its failure in housing policy during the first week of the national audit. As the second week resumes after the Hangul Day holiday, issues such as oil price collusion among refiners and the economic viability of the Arctic route are expected to take center stage.
Joo Jin-woo Questions Lee Jae-myung's Golf Outing During Daegu Incident
Joo Jin-woo, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, questioned President Lee Jae-myung on October 11 regarding his golf outing during the ceiling collapse incident in Daegu the previous day. He asked, "Who did he play golf with?
Jung Jeom-sik Calls for Resignations of Key Ministers Over Policy Failures
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, called on October 11 for the resignations of Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung, Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung, and Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Ok-kwon.
Nuriho 5 Launch Success Highlights Future Competitiveness, Says Lawmaker
Song Gi-heon, chairman of the National Assembly's Science and Technology Committee, emphasized on October 7 that South Korea must enhance its space transportation capabilities and translate its achievements in space development into industrial and future competitiveness. The committee visited the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, as part of a National Assembly audit, where they listened to the launch plans for Nuriho 5 and observed the entire process on-site.
Conservative Coalition Calls for Housing Policy Change in Seoul
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon urged President Lee Jae-myung on October 7 to have the courage to acknowledge reality and change housing policies, stating, "What is needed now is not stubbornness but the courage to recognize reality and change policies." Speaking at the 'Seoul Metropolitan Area Housing Innovation Forum' seminar held at the National Assembly, Mayor Oh emphasized that if public sentiment and market indicators regarding housing diverge from government expectations, the results must be...
Oh Se-hoon Calls for Necessary Conservative Unity to Create Synergy
Oh Se-hoon, the Mayor of Seoul, emphasized the need for conservative unity to create a synergistic effect among conservative assets.
People Power Party Criticizes National Assembly's Judiciary Committee Operations
Jeong Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party on October 7, stating, "If you are going to destroy the separation of powers with verbal abuse and threats, you might as well impeach the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court." Jeong condemned the Judiciary Committee's actions the previous day, where they prevented Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae from leaving and forced him to take an oath as a witness, calling it 'unbearable.' He also pointed out that...
Kim Eui-gyeom Calls Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's Statement Provocative
Kim Eui-gyeom, a member of the Democratic Party, stated on October 7 that Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae appears to maximize his political ambitions during critical moments, despite usually being calm and composed. During an appearance on KBS Radio's 'Serious Issues,' Kim remarked, "Seeing such contrasting behaviors reminded me of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." He was referring to Cho's statement read during a recent National Assembly audit.
Lawmakers Criticize Government Over Mid-Process Launch of Serious Crime Investigation Agency
On October 6, lawmakers from both parties criticized the government during a National Assembly audit of the Administrative Safety Committee regarding the mid-process launch of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA).
National Assembly's Audit Begins with Disputes Over ETF Documentation
On the first day of the National Assembly audit on October 6, the People Power Party raised concerns regarding the submission of documents by the government. This led to a back-and-forth between the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition. During the audit of the Ministry of Finance and Economy by the National Assembly's Finance Committee, the introduction of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) became a focal point.
Korean Lawmakers Demand Immediate Halt to Screening of 'Assassins'
Lawmakers from the People Power Party representing Daegu and Gyeongbuk called for an immediate halt to the screening of the film 'Assassins' and urged the withdrawal of its selection as the opening feature of the Singapore International Film Festival on October 6.
Jung Jeom-sik Criticizes Police Summons of Lawmaker Kim Jae-seop as Political Retaliation
Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the police's summons of his party member Kim Jae-seop on October 6, calling it a "political police retaliation." During a countermeasure meeting for the National Audit held at the National Assembly, Jung stated, "This is a political investigation conducted thoroughly in line with the National Audit schedule." He pointed out that after the disbandment of the prosecution, the police summoned former aides who exposed...
Chung Jung-sik Urges Economic Growth to Benefit All Citizens
National Assembly Speaker Chung Jung-sik emphasized the importance of ensuring that improvements in the economy are felt by all citizens during a meeting with newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lee Hyung-il on October 2. Chung noted that the National Assembly Budget Office has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to over 3%, indicating significant progress in the economy.
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