Cabinet of the Republic of Korea
The Korea Times Nov 02
![[COVER STORY] Migrant communities push back against Lee's 'reverse ...](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/11/01/52c28b03-a482-42d6-857f-aec624d2c324.jpg)
[COVER STORY] Migrant communities push back against Lee's 'reverse discrimination' framing
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261102/cover-story-migrant-communities-push-back-against-lees-reverse-discrimination-framing
Man escapes from Bremen-East Clinic: Police warn of 49-year-old: Bremen police are searching for 49-year-old Kaan Hayrat. The man escaped from the forensic ward ...
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Russia's return to handball: DHB comments: The ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to which Russian ice hockey teams are allowed to ...
handball-world.news/artikel/russland-rueckkehr-in-den-handball-dhb-aeussert-sich-1270171
Korea's export boom masks widening gap between large, small firms: Korea’s exports surged more than 70 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier ...
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South Korean president's passport details leaked online, broadcaster reports
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The Korea Times 15h
Korea's economy is booming. Why isn't President Lee's popularity?: On paper, Korea's economy looks strong. Fueled by a semiconductor export boom ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261110/koreas-economy-is-booming-why-isnt-president-lees-popularity
Organized crime: Düsseldorf is a hotspot in North Rhine-Westphalia: No other city in North Rhine-Westphalia has as much organized crime as Düsseldorf ...
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South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defense, infrastructure: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-korea-turkey-to-cooperate-in-nuclear-defense-infrastructure
Bagels, Bowls & Cupcakes: New snack bar in Recklinghausen from two young brothers
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The Korea Times Oct 28
![[REPORTERSNOTEBOOK] Lee's 'migrant workers don't contribute much' remarks ...](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/10/28/175d9f17-26fd-40cd-9b23-0d4c915c4502.jpg)
[REPORTERSNOTEBOOK] Lee's 'migrant workers don't contribute much' remarks fall short of embracing Korea's growing diversity
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261028/lees-migrant-workers-dont-contribute-much-remarks-fall-short-of-embracing-koreas-growing-diversity
The Korea Times Nov 06
Remembering Peace Corps' 15 years in Korea: It may come as a shock to many these days that the Peace Corps once had a mission in Korea. The U.S ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261106/remembering-peace-corps-15-years-in-korea
The Korea Times Nov 04
Korea certifies its 1st official braille teachers century after invention: Exactly a century after the creation of Korean braille, Korea has certified its first ...
koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261104/korea-certifies-its-1st-official-braille-teachers-century-after-invention
The Korea Times Nov 04
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS: North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Wednesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20261104/n-korea-fires-unidentified-projectile-toward-east-sea-jcs
Hankyoreh Nov 03
![[Photo] Migrant rights groups condemn Lee’s remarks as discriminatory ...](https://flexible.img.hani.co.kr/flexible/normal/1200/781/imgdb/original/2026/1103/5917936945412457.webp)
[Photo] Migrant rights groups condemn Lee’s remarks as discriminatory, demand an apology
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The Korea Times Oct 31
Korea expands benefits for retired working dogs to help them find forever homes: Korea is stepping up its efforts to help retired working dogs find forever homes ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20261031/korea-expands-benefits-for-retired-working-dogs-to-help-them-find-forever-homes
The Korea Times Oct 31
Tributes pour in for iconic actor Choi Bool-am, gov't bestows highest cultural merit award
koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261030/tributes-pour-in-for-iconic-actor-choi-bool-am-govt-bestows-highest-cultural-merit-award
The Korea Times Nov 03
Korea mulls creation of cross-gov't cybersecurity command: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday ordered a review of plans to establish a government-wide ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261103/korea-mulls-creation-of-cross-govt-cybersecurity-command
The Korea Times Nov 03
Lee questions multicultural benefits: Centrist outreach or political misstep? - The Korea Times
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261103/lee-questions-multicultural-benefits-centrist-outreach-or-political-misstep
The positive relationship between Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has helped to maintain the trend of improving ... Show more
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The Korea Times Nov 03
Multicultural family benefits face review over 'fairness' concerns: The government and local authorities nationwide are launching a formal review of benefits for ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261102/multicultural-family-benefits-face-review-over-fairness-concerns
The Korea Times Nov 02
![[BREAKING] President highlights growth fund as he seeks parliamentary ...](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/11/02/5f3aa0a6-dfb1-4fbf-a27c-d37353df7c02.jpg)
[BREAKING] President highlights growth fund as he seeks parliamentary backing for record budget
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261102/president-highlights-growth-fund-as-he-seeks-parliamentary-backing-for-record-budget
Last week, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with K-pop powerhouse Enhypen at HYBE Headquarters in Seoul, following a collaboration to promote ... Show more
The Korea Times Oct 26
Lee congratulates Lula on his reelection as president: Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on ...
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261026/lee-congratulates-lula-on-his-reelection-as-president
Taiwanese pineapples to be exported to US next year: Taiwanese pineapples are expected to be exported to the US next year, after the US Animal and Plant Health ...
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/14/2003865963
defence-blog.com Oct 26
South Korea bans missile maker LIG D&A from bids over bribery: South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has barred LIG Defense & Aerospace ...
defence-blog.com/south-korea-bans-missile-maker-lig-da-from-bids-over-bribery/
The Korea Times Oct 30
Korea, Germany agree to upgrade bilateral ties to enhanced strategic partnership during summit
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261029/korea-germany-agree-to-upgrade-bilateral-ties-to-enhanced-strategic-partnership-during-summit
Hankyoreh Oct 29
Blue House doubles down on Lee’s plan to review ‘special treatment’ for multicultural families
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1284852.html
North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies: Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/north-korea-fires-missiles-as-row-over-landmine-blast-intensifies
The Korea Times Oct 20
![[BREAKING] Seoul pulls embassy staff from Kyiv as North Korean POW dispute ...](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/10/20/05006e58-aa92-4156-947a-4fdfaaa50464.jpg)
[BREAKING] Seoul pulls embassy staff from Kyiv as North Korean POW dispute deepens
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261020/seoul-pulls-embassy-staff-from-kyiv-as-north-korean-pow-dispute-deepens
Kim Jong-un's sister issues 'new firepower' threat as she's seen without brother at border
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Key FactsNew images follow unsubstantiated rumors of Kim Jong Un’s death
Oct 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
- KCNA and Rodong Sinmun published photos Tuesday apparently showing Kim at an exhibition on October 19.
- Wanjun Xie, a Chinese dissident living in the United States, spread the death and coma claims without verifiable evidence.
- Expert Rachel Minyoung Lee and South Korean officials said there was no evidence of Kim’s death or unusual developments.
- Since late 2022, Kim Ju Ae has appeared publicly; South Korea’s intelligence service sees possible preparation, but she is not officially designated successor.
The situation at the southern border is 'very unstable'.— Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader, in a KCNA statement about tensions with South Korea
Yonhap News Agency Oct 23
Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-warns-south-korea-says-border-loudspeakers-to-be-ready-within-days
Hankyoreh Oct 20
Lee vows to regain OPCON, says talks with US are ‘making good progress’: The president made the remarks during a surprise visit to the Blue House press center on ...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1283263.html
The Korea Times Oct 20
President indirectly criticizes USFK chief's remarks on potential OPCON transition delay
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261019/president-indirectly-criticizes-usfk-chiefs-remarks-on-potential-opcon-transition-delay
‘I quit my tax office job to run my husband's TikTok’: Meet Israel's Korean food star Yong Park
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defence-blog.com Oct 15
South Korea tests vehicle-mounted laser against drones: South Korea’s Cheongwang laser air defense weapon and a 30-kilowatt vehicle-mounted laser shot down all ...
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The Korea Times Oct 19
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[BREAKING] President reaffirms push to reclaim wartime OPCON: President Lee Jae Myung on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to reclaiming wartime operational ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261019/president-reaffirms-push-to-reclaim-wartime-opcon
The Korea Times Oct 16
President Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll: President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent after weeks of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261016/president-lees-approval-rating-rises-after-dipping-to-lowest-level-poll
The Korea Times Oct 15
Prosecution overhaul raises fears of drug probe gaps: The status of about 1,500 cases referred by the Korea Customs Service (KCS) to prosecutors remains unclear ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20261015/prosecution-overhaul-raises-fears-of-drug-probe-gaps
Egypt rejects Red Sea access arrangements undermining littoral states’ sovereignty: El-Sisi to Lee
egypttoday.com/Article/1/149933/Egypt-rejects-Red-Sea-access-arrangements-undermining-littoral-states%E2%80%99-sovereignty
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung elevated the countries' relations to a strategic partnership on Thursday during ... Show more
Egypt, South Korea sign 12 MoUs and agreements during El-Sisi’s Seoul visit - Urban & Transport - Egypt
Egypt, South Korea sign 12 MoUs and agreements during El-Sisi’s Seoul visit - Urban & Transport - Egypt
defence-blog.com Oct 11
North Korea planted mines that hit South Korean troops: South Korea’s military has concluded that North Korean troops deliberately planted the land mines that ...
defence-blog.com/north-korea-planted-mines-that-hit-south-korean-troops/
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over prisoner-of-war row: It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were ...
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South Korea’s disability rights movement is fighting for equal access to work, education and mobility. Their struggle has reignited a wider debate on ... Show more
Yonhap News Agency Oct 13
(2nd LD) Lee stresses importance of U.S. alliance, says submissive stance should be shunned
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The Korea Times Oct 11
87% of dog meat farms closed ahead of February ban: With the country’s ban on the dog meat trade slated to take effect on Feb. 7 next year ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261011/87-of-dog-meat-farms-closed-ahead-of-february-ban
Yonhap News Agency Oct 13
(LEAD) Lee stresses importance of U.S. alliance, says differences can arise between countries
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The Korea Times Oct 09
Lee hails Korean writing system as 'face' of country on 100th Hangeul Day: President Lee Jae Myung on Friday hailed the Korean writing system – Hangeul – as the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261009/lee-hails-korean-writing-system-as-face-of-country-on-100th-hangeul-day
The Korea Times Oct 12
Korea plans to phase out military service exemptions for athletes, artists: Korea plans to gradually phase out special military service arrangements for athletes ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261012/korea-plans-to-phase-out-military-service-exemptions-for-athletes-artists
Seoul backs Ukraine, but sanctioned tankers carried fuel from South Korea to Russia
euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/seoul-backs-ukraine-but-sanctioned-tankers-carried-fuel-from-south-korea-to-russia/
dpaq.de Oct 12
North Korea fires missiles towards the sea, Seoul says ｜ DPA: North Korea has fired multiple suspected ballistic missiles, the South Korean military said on ...
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US President Donald Trump highlighted his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on September 29, when asked about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal ... Show more
Hankyoreh Oct 10
Lee underscores ‘self-reliant defense’ after successful launch of homegrown HGV: The South Korean president attended the test launch of a domestically developed ...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1281666.html
The Korea Times Oct 05
Lee calls for breaking off from 'vicious cycle of hostility' for peace: President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for breaking off from "a vicious cycle of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261005/lee-calls-for-breaking-off-from-vicious-cycle-of-hostility-for-peace
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi praised ties with South Korea on Friday after concluding his visit to the country ... Show more
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The Korea Times Oct 09
Lee's approval rating remains at 37%: poll: President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating held steady at 37 percent this week, with disapproval falling to 51 percent ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261009/lees-approval-rating-remains-at-37-poll
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung wrote a welcome message to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday, hoping the “Miracle on the Han River” and the ... Show more
South Korea’s Lee welcomes El-Sisi, hopes Han and Nile ‘miracles’ bring shared prosperity - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
South Korea’s Lee welcomes El-Sisi, hopes Han and Nile ‘miracles’ bring shared prosperity - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
CNA Oct 09
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon: The test flight comes just days after Pyongyang launched its own hypersonic missile ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-missile-test-hypersonic-weapon-6442551
The Korea Times Oct 02
Lee warns of 'additional measures' if Ukraine refuses to apologize for NK POW transfer disclosure
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261002/lee-warns-of-additional-measures-if-ukraine-refuses-to-apologize-for-nk-pow-transfer-disclosure
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
bbc.com/news/articles/cm1dld14weero
South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that AI models are believed to have been ...
reuters.com/world/south-koreas-lee-says-ai-appears-have-been-used-bank-hacks-2026-10-06/
South Korean president orders probe into data leaks across financial industry: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered a thorough investigation and response ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korean-president-orders-probe-into-data-leaks-across-financial-industry-2026-10-04/
The Korea Times Oct 05
Endless search for graves of forgotten independence fighters - The Korea Times: At a ceremony held at Incheon International Airport's Terminal 1 on Nov. 15, 2022 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261005/endless-search-for-graves-of-forgotten-independence-fighters
The Korea Times Oct 04
Lee orders thorough probe into AI-powered cyberattacks in banks: President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday ordered a thorough investigation into a string of recent data ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261004/lee-orders-thorough-probe-into-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-banks
The Korea Times Oct 05
Lee's growing social media use leads to another diplomatic dispute: As President Lee Jae Myung steps up his activity on X (formerly Twitter) to address sensitive ...
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261005/lees-growing-social-media-use-leads-to-another-diplomatic-dispute
Kim Jong Un fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, Tokyo’s ministry of defence has confirmed.
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/defence-of-the-homeland-us-condemns-north-korean-missile-launch/news-story/115d68d1b6bf1a77c54bf0b26fa6e595
Paid articlePaywall South Korea to build 8 nuclear power plants in US, invest $120bn: SEOUL -- South Korea said it will spend $120 billion in the U.S. to build eight nuclear power ...
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The Korea Times Oct 04
Personal data of some 24,000 KEPCO employees leaked: The personal information of some 24,000 employees at the state-run Korea Electric Power Corp ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261004/personal-data-of-some-24000-kepco-employees-leaked
South Korea president threatens action against Ukraine for revealing North Korean prisoner transfer
ctvnews.ca/world/article/south-koreas-lee-threatens-action-against-ukraine-over-transfer-of-north-koreans/
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosure: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's presidential office on Monday demanded an ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/ukraine-war/south-korea-demands-apology-from-ukraine-over-north-korean-pow-disclosure
South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology
cnbc.com/2026/10/02/south-korea-ukraine-prisoner-north-korea-.html
"Undermines trust": South Korea demands apology from Kyiv: Zelenskyy says in his speech before the UN that Ukraine has transferred two North Korean soldiers to ...
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Key FactsSeoul summons Ukraine’s envoy over North Korean prisoner dispute
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo filed a formal complaint with acting ambassador Andrii Vieshkin.
- The two prisoners had told local media they wanted transfer to South Korea and were among thousands of soldiers supporting Russia.
- After more than a year of negotiations, Zelensky announced the transfer at the UN General Assembly on 23 September.
- Lee’s office cited protecting families and criticism over foregoing a possible exchange; Zelensky’s office denied any non-disclosure agreement.
"When North Korea actively participates in a war in Europe, South Korea cannot remain a distant observer," said Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior adviser to Zelensky. "The transfer of defence technologies and capabilities from Seoul to Kyiv is not just about helping Ukraine; it is about South Korea protecting its own long-term security interests by containing the expansion of an aggressive totalitarian axis."— Mykhailo Podolyak, senior adviser to President Zelensky; Context: Comment on North Korea's involvement in the war in Europe and the transfer of defence technologies.
Yonhap News Agency Sep 22
(2nd LD) Lee vows efforts to help swiftly resume U.S.-N. Korea dialogue: NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday r...
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The Korea Times Oct 03
No clear path ahead for Lee's 'pacemaker' role amid Trump pressure, NK provocations
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261003/no-clear-path-ahead-for-lees-pacemaker-role-amid-trump-pressure-nk-provocations