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Presidential Candidate Puts Himself ‘On Sale’ on Online Secondhand Marketplace

Presidential Candidate Puts Himself ‘On Sale’ on Online Secondhand Marketplace

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A presidential candidate of the minor opposition party made a surprising appearance on Danggeun Market, a popular online secondhand marketplace. Ahn Cheol-soo, chief and the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, uploaded a post titled ‘Ahn Cheol-soo on sale’ after being authorized for transaction activity in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul [...]

Ex-Prosecutor General Yoon Wins Presidential Nomination of Main Opposition People Power Party

Ex-Prosecutor General Yoon Wins Presidential Nomination of Main Opposition People Power Party

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl was named the presidential nominee of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Friday in a move that pits the political novice championing the rule of law against a progressive politician seeking to extend the liberal rule in the election four months away. [...]

Main Opposition Party Adopts U.S. Tactical Nuke Redeployment as Official Party Line

Main Opposition Party Adopts U.S. Tactical Nuke Redeployment as Official Party Line

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The main opposition Liberty Korea Party on Wednesday adopted its demand for the redeployment of U.S. tactical nuclear arms as an official party line amid North Korea’s unceasing saber-rattling. During a general meeting of its lawmakers, the conservative party made the decision to pursue a redispatching of the U.S. [...]

Opposition Leader Says Her Party Will Review Timing, Ways to Push for Park’s Impeachment

Opposition Leader Says Her Party Will Review Timing, Ways to Push for Park’s Impeachment

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The leader of the main opposition Democratic Party on Monday said her party will immediately review the timing and ways for impeaching President Park Geun-hye, who the prosecution has listed as a suspect in a corruption scandal involving her confidante.  Rep. Choo Mi-ae also said her party will set [...]