South Korea Politics Newswire

Iraq hosts South Korea in World Cup Showdown

Iraq’s national football team is set to face South Korea in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match tonight at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium, kicking off at 9:15 PM local time. Head coach Graham Arnold voiced his optimism during a pre-match press …

South Korea's Hanwha offloads Eutelsat stake as Starlink rival seeks new investors

South Korea's Hanwha Systems said on Thursday it was selling its entire 5.4 per cent stake in Eutelsat for about 78 million euros ($85 million), as the Franco-British satellite operator seeks new investors. Eutelsat has garnered unprecedented attention …

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung now tasked with healing China ties

SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces an uphill battle in bolstering relations with both China and the U.S., with some analysts suggesting he may find himself unable to execute a non-aligned, strategically ambiguous foreign policy. Since …

The clock is ticking on South Korea's new president -- even on Day 1

William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." It took Lee Jae-myung three hard-fought runs at the South Korean presidency to finally prevail this …

Who is stabbing survivor Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's new president? "

Born into poverty, Lee was one of seven children. After elementary school, he worked in factories to support his family. While working at a baseball glove factory, he crushed his left forearm on a press machine and got a permanent arm disability. Despite …

North Koreans have mixed reactions to South Korea’s new pro-engagement president

Foreign Ministry dismisses White House comment suggesting Chinese influence on presidential election

Published: 05 Jun. 2025, 18:19 Updated: 05 Jun. 2025, 19:33 President Lee Jae-myung chairs a public safety inspection meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul on June 5. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has …

South Korea’s President Lee Vows Peace, Dialogue With North Korea

6 South Korea’s newly inaugurated President Lee Jae-myung vowed to “heal the wounds of division and war and establish a future of peace and prosperity” as he began his term on Wednesday. Lee, who won a snap election decisively, emphasized his commitment to …

South Korea’s new president seeks middle ground between US and China

President Lee Jae-myung visited the Joint Chiefs of Staff combat control room on June 4, 2025. In the photo, from the first row on the left, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Kim Myung-soo, President Lee, and Acting Minister of National Defense …

South Korea: PPP Floor Leader Announces Resignation After Election Defeat

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, June 5 (IANS) The floor leader of the South Korean People Power Party (PPP) announced his resignation on Thursday, as the conservative party is reeling from a defeat in the presidential election earlier this week.Rep. Kweon Seong-dong …

South Korea's economy failed to grow in first quarter

SEOUL South Korea's economy failed to grow year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, revised figures from Seoul's central bank showed on June 5. Asia's fourth-largest economy, an export giant and semiconductor powerhouse, has been weighed down …

Lee Jae Myung calls South Korean presidential office a ‘graveyard’ amid shambolic handover of power

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South Korea's President Lee appoints Lee Han-joo as chairman of the State Affairs Planning Committee, which will play ...

South Korea President Lee Jae-myung unveils 1st batch of key nominations including PM, top aides

Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (second from right) speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul on June 5.PHOTO: EPA-EFE SEOUL – President Lee Jae-myung unveiled key nominations on his first day of presidency on …

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'

SEOUL: South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday (Jun 5) focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic growth and aid households, moving swiftly to start tackling a top campaign …

‘Like a graveyard’: South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung on empty presidential office

Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (centre) and his wife Kim Hye-kyung at the presidential inauguration at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 4.PHOTO: AFP SEOUL – President Lee Jae-myung on June 4 jokingly pointed out the lack of …

South Korea’s new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day. The former opposition leader is not getting to enjoy the two-month transition period usually afforded to new leaders, so they can build …

Is South Korea’s new firebrand president up to the job?

Much akin to Britain on 4 July last year, South Korea is now veering leftwards. Seoul only had a protracted two-and-a-half, and not fourteen, years of conservative rule by a leader who declared martial law on a cold winter evening last December. But at a …

New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sworn in

Seoul, SANA- The new South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, was sworn in on Wednesday, pledging to revitalize the economy and continue pragmatic diplomacy based on national interests. Yonhap News Agency quoted Lee as saying in his inauguration speech, “I …

HIRE Coalition Launches National Awareness Campaign to Address Unfavorable ERC Provisions in Current Tax Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The HIRE Coalition, a national alliance of tax professionals and small business advocates, has launched a campaign to raise awareness around recent legislative provisions related …

Commanding the Future: How SFA Is Advancing U.S. Space Strategy and Global Economic Power

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of intensifying strategic competition and rapid technological transformation, space has emerged as the new frontier of power, security, and economic opportunity. The …

New Global BRAINS Index Reveals Which Countries Are Most Ready for AI in Education

New BRAINS Index ranks 80 countries on student AI readiness. Estonia, Singapore, and Finland lead. Is your education system keeping up? CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The race to prepare students for an AI- …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs an Economy of Action, Not Endless Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Ukraine’s credit rating at "Ca" with a stable outlook. The report highlights the long-term consequences of the war for the country’s economy …

Good Dad Act Committee Marks 100th Meeting Amid Growing National Momentum for Fathers' Rights

National committee celebrates 100 weekly meetings as Good Dad Act gains traction in 5 states with legal experts, judges, and fathers uniting for change MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Tuesday, the Good Dad Act Committee …

Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy

The publication aims to highlight key issues in politics and underreported stories across domestic and global landscapes WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leading news technology company with …

Best Gold IRA Companies for 2025 Highlighted in Latest Report from FrugalNerds.com

FrugalNerds.com releases comprehensive guide ranking top Gold IRA providers to help Americans safeguard retirement savings. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FrugalNerds.com, a trusted source for financial …

NMAC and Alchemy partner to bring Earvin 'Magic' Johnson to the 29th United States Conference on HIV/AIDS

Basketball and business icon living with HIV for more than three decades brings his voice to nation’s largest HIV conference in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aligned with HIV Long Term Survivor …

Success Leaves Clues: Dr. D Ivan Young Drops Them on New Series Coming to ALIVE’s Roku, Apple TV & Fire TV Channels

Globally Renowned Celebrity Life Coach, Dr. D Ivan Young, Joins ALIVE Podcast Network’s Inaugural Streaming Lineup on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When you’re aiming to build wealth, …

American Singer Kelsie Kimberlin Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Awards For Supporting Ukrainians

Kelsie Kimberlin Received The United Nations Humanitarian Award And The St. George's Royal Medal Of Honor Issued By King Charles WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Singer Kelsie Kimberlin Receives Two …

Protection Tax Helps Clients Navigate IRS Delays with a Structured Case Management Approach

Protection Tax helps clients stay compliant and informed during long IRS wait times through verified updates, legal strategy, and disciplined protocols. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As IRS response times …

Correction: Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Showcased During President of the US Visit Amid National ...

Riyadh, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia — During a recent high-profile visit to the Kingdom, U.S. President was introduced to a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s national narrative—one defined by social transformation, economic diversification …

Comstock Metals Receives Expanded County Storage Permit for Recycling Ramp Up

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, Comstock Metals, received unanimous approval for a conditional use permit (“CUP”) from the Lyon County, …

Correction: Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Powers Investment Through Vision 2030 Reforms

Riyadh, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As Saudi Arabia advances toward its Vision 2030 goals, the Quality of Life Program (QoL) is emerging as a central driver of both national well-being and global investment momentum. Launched …

7,000 nurses from 130 countries to convene for the International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 in Helsinki

Despite the global challenges nurses are facing, thousands are gathering to share their experiences under Congress theme, Nursing Power to Change the World. HELSINKI, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7,000 nurses from …

Engine Technology Forum Calls for Changes to California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Guidebook

Washington, D.C., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement was issued today from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, regarding the Forum’s filing to the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) open docket for …

What Is Israel's Path Forward on Gaza?

What’s next for Gaza—and for Israel? In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj sit down with Ghaith al-Omari, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former advisor to the Palestinian …

Saudi Arabia’s AI ambition, and what it means for the United States

A day before Air Force One touched down in Riyadh to kick off US President Donald Trump’s three-country tour of the Gulf, Saudi Arabia made a pivotal announcement. The kingdom, long synonymous with oil, revealed a major investment in artificial …

OSCE strengthens regional law enforcement collaboration in Central Asia

The OSCE Secretariat, together with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, convened the 2025 Regional Meeting of Heads of Law Enforcement and Security Co-operation Departments (HoLEDs) on 4 and 5 June in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The event brought together …

OSCE-supported conference in Montenegro tackles challenges of transnational drug crime

Transnational organized crime, specifically drug trafficking, remains a critical, shared threat that transcends national borders. It can only be effectively countered through co-ordinated, joint action grounded in international collaboration, sustained …