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National Assembly to Hold Revote on Special Probe Bills Targeting Yoon, First Lady

National Assembly to Hold Revote on Special Probe Bills Targeting Yoon, First Lady

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Assembly was set to hold a revote Wednesday on two special counsel bills targeting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid and allegations surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee. The special counsel bill targeting Yoon calls for the designation of special prosecutors to [...]

Nat’l Assembly Set to Vote on Appointment of 3 Constitutional Court Judge Nominees

Nat’l Assembly Set to Vote on Appointment of 3 Constitutional Court Judge Nominees

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The opposition-controlled National Assembly is set to vote on the appointment of three Constitutional Court justice nominees at a parliamentary plenary meeting Thursday. It remains to be seen whether acting President Han Duck-soo would approve the final appointment of the three new judges. The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) [...]

National Assembly Begins Confirmation Hearings on Constitutional Court Judges

National Assembly Begins Confirmation Hearings on Constitutional Court Judges

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Assembly began a two-day confirmation hearing process Monday for three nominees to the Constitutional Court, which will deliberate on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial. The parliamentary hearings aim to fill vacancies on the nine-member bench, where six justices are currently seated. By law, at least six [...]

Main Opposition Set to File New Motion to Impeach Yoon over Martial Law Declaration

Main Opposition Set to File New Motion to Impeach Yoon over Martial Law Declaration

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is set to introduce a new impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over his failed bid to impose martial law, days after Yoon avoided impeachment because most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a vote. The DP’s move comes after a motion [...]

DP Leader Vows to Pass Downsized 2025 Budget Bill at Nat’l Assembly on Tuesday

DP Leader Vows to Pass Downsized 2025 Budget Bill at Nat’l Assembly on Tuesday

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The leader of the main opposition party said Tuesday his party would pass the downsized budget bill for next year through a plenary session later in the day, adding that passage of the budget bill could help ease political uncertainties triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law [...]

Ex-defense Minister Ordered Deployment of Troops to Nat’l Assembly during Martial Law

Ex-defense Minister Ordered Deployment of Troops to Nat’l Assembly during Martial Law

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun ordered troops to infiltrate the National Assembly and block lawmakers from entering the compound during martial law, vice defense minister said Thursday. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho made the remark in response to a lawmaker’s question in a parliamentary session, as South Korea is [...]

Some 280 Martial Law Troops Storm into Nat’l Assembly after Martial Law Declared: Official

Some 280 Martial Law Troops Storm into Nat’l Assembly after Martial Law Declared: Official

SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Around 280 martial law troops broke into the National Assembly after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise declaration of martial law, the parliament’s secretary-general said Wednesday. Kim Min-ki made the remarks during a press conference, saying that defense officials and police officers will be banned from entering the National Assembly [...]

Adidas Korea CEO Criticized for Using English at Parliamentary Hearing

Adidas Korea CEO Criticized for Using English at Parliamentary Hearing

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The CEO of Adidas Korea, Peter Kwak, faced harsh criticism from lawmakers on October 21 for what they deemed an uncooperative attitude during a parliamentary audit, particularly his insistence on speaking English despite demonstrating Korean language ability. Kwak appeared as a witness before the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee to [...]

K-Pop Star’s Testimony on Workplace Bullying Stirs Industry Reflection

K-Pop Star’s Testimony on Workplace Bullying Stirs Industry Reflection

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a rare moment of emotional candor for the K-pop industry, Hanni (Phạm Ngọc Hân), a 20-year-old member of the popular girl group NewJeans, testified before a National Assembly committee about her experiences with workplace bullying and isolation, drawing international attention to labor practices in South Korea’s entertainment sector.  Hanni’s [...]