Broadcasters propose four-way presidential debate on Jan. 31 or Feb. 3
SEOUL-- The three main broadcasters proposed Wednesday the four main presidential candidates hold a TV debate either on Jan. 31 or Feb. 3 after a court ruled against it being…
January 26, 2022
Lawmaker gets suspended jail term for election law violations
JEONJU, South Korea-- An appellate court on Wednesday upheld a suspended jail term for independent lawmaker Lee Sang-jik charged with election law violations, a sentence heavy enough to cost him…
Lee vows to push for 4 1/2-day workweek
SEOUL-- Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday he will push to shorten the workweek from five days to 4 1/2 days if elected in March.Lee of the liberal…
Court grants Ahn’s request to stop TV debate between Lee, Yoon
SEOUL-- A court on Wednesday ruled in favor of minor party presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo in a lawsuit he filed to stop TV stations from hosting a televised debate exclusively…
Court reduces jail term for Mnet producer accused of vote rigging in K-pop audition show
SEOUL-- An appeals court on Wednesday reduced the prison sentence for the producer of a popular K-pop audition program to eight months in prison on charges of rigging the show's…
New outfielders for NC Dinos gunning for championship in 1st season together
SEOUL-- With rich deals in their bags, two new outfielders for the NC Dinos said Wednesday they have one common goal in their first season together: to deliver a championship.As…