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Beyond abolishing prosecutors' investigation authority (KOR)

As the supplementary investigation authority proposed for Korea's new public prosecution office looks likely to disappear, the challenge now is to close investigative gaps and protect both due process and public safety.

2026.7.2

Beyond abolishing prosecutors' investigation authority

2026.7.1

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National Assembly elects parliamentary committee chairs, prompting backlash from PPP

The Democratic Party used its majority to elect the chiefs of 10 parliamentary standing committees and a special budget committee, drawing fierce opposition from the People Power Party.

2026.7.1

Han Seong-sook appointed prime minister despite PPP boycott

President Lee Jae Myung formally appointed Han Seong-sook as the new prime minister after a parliamentary confirmation on Tuesday night, despite the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) boycotting the vote.

2026.7.1

Opposition People Power Party lawmakers hold pickets while protesting against ruling Democratic Party's decision over parliamentary committee allocation at the National Assembly in western Seoul on June 30.

DP, PPP talks on parliamentary committee formation end in stalemate ahead of plenary meeting

The rival parties failed to agree on National Assembly chairmanships, with the opposition demanding to lead the judiciary panel.

2026.6.30

Parties clash over Blue House proposal to spur military recruitment with higher NCO pay

The president has proposed a system to incentivize conscripts to commit to longer enlistments, but the main opposition warns that such a move would pose a national security threat.

2026.6.30

A man in a suit speaks at a podium inside the National Assembly, with microphones and a chair behind him.

DP moves to finalize committee chiefs as standoff with PPP escalates

The main point of contention is who will chair the parliamentary legislation and judiciary committee, a key Assembly panel that has the power to approve bills before they are put to a plenary vote.

2026.6.29

Cho's faxed committee appointments abandon compromise (KOR)

The speaker's unilateral National Assembly committee appointments, including those of opposition lawmakers, risk worsening partisan conflict.

2026.6.29

Cho's faxed committee appointments abandon compromise

The speaker's unilateral National Assembly committee appointments, including those of opposition lawmakers, risk worsening partisan conflict.

2026.6.28

Another hollow hearing for prime minister nominee (KOR)

Lawmakers failed to meaningfully vet prime minister nominee Han Seong-sook, leaving key questions about her qualifications and record unanswered.

2026.6.26

Tag: national assembly

national assembly

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Beyond abolishing prosecutors' investigation authority (KOR)

Beyond abolishing prosecutors' investigation authority

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National Assembly elects parliamentary committee chairs, prompting backlash from PPP

Han Seong-sook appointed prime minister despite PPP boycott

DP, PPP talks on parliamentary committee formation end in stalemate ahead of plenary meeting

Parties clash over Blue House proposal to spur military recruitment with higher NCO pay

DP moves to finalize committee chiefs as standoff with PPP escalates

Cho's faxed committee appointments abandon compromise (KOR)

Cho's faxed committee appointments abandon compromise

Another hollow hearing for prime minister nominee (KOR)