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Police Release Man Detained on Suspicion of Abetting in Stabbing Attack against Opposition Leader

Police Release Man Detained on Suspicion of Abetting in Stabbing Attack against Opposition Leader

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Police have released a man in his 70s who was detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the suspect in the stabbing attack against opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, after concluding that his involvement was minor, officials said Tuesday. The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency had placed the man under emergency [...]

Parliament to Vote on Motions on Opposition Leader’s Arrest, PM’s Dismissal

Parliament to Vote on Motions on Opposition Leader’s Arrest, PM’s Dismissal

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Assembly was set to vote Thursday on two separate motions seeking the arrest of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung and the dismissal of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The motions will be put to an anonymous vote during a plenary session in the afternoon. The motion requesting parliamentary consent [...]

DP Leader Lee Indicted for Alleged Election Law Violations

DP Leader Lee Indicted for Alleged Election Law Violations

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Thursday for allegations that he violated the election law by making false statements related to two land development projects in Seongnam, just south of Seoul, during his presidential campaign last year. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office charged Lee, the chairman of [...]

Lee Under Fire over Remarks on Ukraine

Lee Under Fire over Remarks on Ukraine

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has come under fire for appearing to blame Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion of the country. Lee of the liberal Democratic Party (DP) made the controversial remarks during a TV presidential debate Friday while trying to underscore the political inexperience of [...]

Lee Vows Legalization of Virtual Asset Industry

Lee Vows Legalization of Virtual Asset Industry

SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday he will institutionally recognize the virtual asset industry and guarantee various business opportunities. Lee of the Democratic Party made the remarks in a meeting with heads of the nation’s four major cryptocurrency exchanges and industry experts in Seoul, apparently targeting voters [...]

Lee, Yoon Offer Diverging Views on Dealing with N. Korea

Lee, Yoon Offer Diverging Views on Dealing with N. Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has called for simultaneously pursuing North Korea’s denuclearization and sanctions relief, while his main opposition rival Yoon Suk-yeol has vowed to strengthen the extended deterrence provided by the United States. Lee of the liberal ruling Democratic Party and Yoon of the conservative People [...]