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Self-proclaimed Prophet and Maverick, Ridiculed by Others, Makes 3rd Presidential Bid

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Pompously clad in a Joseon-era general’s suit of armor, a longsword in hand, Huh Kyung-young, honorary chief of a little known political party, showed up on horseback at an historic battlefield site northwest of Seoul in August to declare his presidential bid in yet another bout of his unique [...]

Gyeonggi Governor Pledges to Distribute Universal Basic Income if Elected President

SEOUL, July 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the front-running presidential contender for the ruling Democratic Party, made a campaign pledge Thursday to distribute universal basic income of up to 2 million won (US$1,736) per year to all citizens. “Within the (five-year) term of the next administration, (I) will provide 2 million [...]