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National Assembly Speaker proposes holding national referendum on constitutional amendment

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on April 6 proposed holding a national referendum on amending the Constitution on the day of the early presidential election, which will be held in the wake of the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The idea is that the process of constitutional amendment should begin before the start of the new president’s term in order to realize it, which has been repeatedly stalled. It is unclear whether the constitutional amendment will be a major agend...

2025.04.07 17:49

Early presidential election should focus on political, economic, and social reforms

Korean society took the first step toward restoring its damaged democracy by dismissing the president who declared an unconstitutional and illegal emergency martial law last December. Now, some say that the early presidential election in June should be a forum where Korea, which proved its resilience to democracy, will discuss issues of national normalization and reform and come up with solutions beyond ending the insurrection. The top priorities for the early presidential election are poli...

2025.04.07 17:45

Papyeong Yoon family clan hope country to be stabilized as soon as possible

“At the time of the presidential campaign, we persuaded Yoon Suk-yeol to stop it as there was a lot of public opinion against him, but it has happened at last.”A resident whose family name is Yoon said clicking his tongue as we met in front of Myeongjae Historic House in Noseong-myeon, Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on April 3, the day before the sentencing for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment case. Myeongjae Historic House is the home of the Papyeong Yoon family clan, where Yoon...

2025.04.04 18:08

Different reciprocal tariff rates for Korea in Trump’s announcement and annex to executive order cause confusion

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 2 (local time) that the reciprocal tariff rate on Korea was 25 percent, but an annex to the executive order released by the White House later showed that it was 26 percent. In response, the White House said that “the executive order must be followed” and that the 26 percent figure in the annex to the executive order was correct.When Trump announced the reciprocal tariffs in the White House, a board he held up showed the reciprocal tariff rate for K...

2025.04.04 18:01

‘If your life is like a book of poems, isn’t it a good life?’ says IU

Netflix's original TV series “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” which follows the lives of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, born in Jeju Island in the 1950s, ended with the 16th episode released on March 28. Viewers cried and laughed together at the story of the couple, who loved each other and made happiness at every moment even though they lived a curved life with the times.The daughter of Gwang-rye (played by Yeom Hye-ran) and the mother of Geum-myeong (played by IU). Actress IU and Moon So-ri playe...

2025.04.04 17:58

Royal palaces and cultural facilities near Constitutional Court to be closed on Yoon’s sentencing date

Visits to Changgyeonggung Palace will be restricted on April 4, the sentencing date for President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment case. Major palaces, cultural properties, and museums will also be closed.The Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said on April 2, “The special night tour of Changgyeonggung Palace will not be available and Hamyangmun Gate connecting Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace will also be closed on April 4, the sentencing date for President ...

2025.04.03 17:54

Memorial services held in every village in Jeju to comfort victims of April 3 Incident

“Seventy-seven years ago, a man named Syngman Rhee illegally declared martial law, burning down all the villages in the middle of Mt. Halla and indiscriminately slaughtering unarmed villagers, regardless of age or sex. How much fear did they have before death? The pain of leaving young children and family behind is greater than their death, so they would not have easily closed their eyes. Now put down resentment in your heart and may you rest in peace.”At 11 a.m. on April 2, in front of th...

2025.04.03 17:52

‘The Constitutional Court will make a reasonable ruling on Yoon’s case,’ says Lee Jae-myung

"We will wait with the people that the Constitutional Court will make a reasonable ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment case with the ideology and values of the Constitution, the constitutional responsibilities given to the court, the responsibilities entrusted to it by the people, and a sense of historical mission,” Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, said on April 2, two days before the sentencing date.“Fortunately, the Constitutional Court ...

2025.04.03 17:50

KBO in crisis after fan dies at baseball stadium during game

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League, which became Korea’s first professional sports league to attract more than 10 million spectators last year, has been rocked by an unimaginable tragedy. On March 29, a baseball stadium structure collapsed during a game at Changwon NC Park in Changwon, the home of the NC Dinos, and one spectator eventually died. The KBO designated April 1 to 3 as a period of mourning in memory of the victim and canceled all five games scheduled for the 1st.This i...

2025.04.02 17:57

Nongshim launches campaign to promote dedication of firefighters

Nongshim, Korea’s top instant noodles and snack maker, said on April 1 that it launched the “Safety Campaign That Touches People’s Heart” with the National Fire Agency starting this month. The campaign is a social contribution activity that the company and the fire agency have been conducting since 2021 to promote the importance of fire safety and the dedication of firefighters.As part of the campaign, Nongshim will launch a limited-edition package of Shin Ramyun containing the stories of ...

2025.04.02 17:54