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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik: "We'll Cooperate with Special Prosecutors, But Legislative Respect Must Come First"

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik: "We'll Cooperate with Special Prosecutors, But Legislative Respect Must Come First"

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik stated that while cooperating with the three major special prosecutors' activities to resolve public suspicions, the process must be based on respect for the legislative branch amid recent raids on lawmakers' offices.

News
Jul 20, 2025
Yoon Suk Yeol's Detention Upheld: Will Special Prosecutors Indict Without Investigation?

Yoon Suk Yeol's Detention Upheld: Will Special Prosecutors Indict Without Investigation?

Seoul court rejects ex-President Yoon's release request as special prosecutors consider indicting him without further questioning due to his continued refusal to cooperate with martial law investigation.

Politics
Jul 20, 2025
Democratic Party Leadership Race Splits Over Flood Response: Jung Cheong-rae vs Park Chan-dae Clash on Election Timing

Democratic Party Leadership Race Splits Over Flood Response: Jung Cheong-rae vs Park Chan-dae Clash on Election Timing

South Korea's Democratic Party leadership candidates Jung Cheong-rae and Park Chan-dae visit flood sites but disagree on postponing the August 2 party convention amid severe flooding across the nation.

Politics
Jul 20, 2025
Taurus Weekly Horoscope July Week 4: Marie Claire's Accurate Predictions for Family & Future Goals

Taurus Weekly Horoscope July Week 4: Marie Claire's Accurate Predictions for Family & Future Goals

Marie Claire Korea's renowned weekly horoscope for Taurus (July 21-27, 2025) emphasizes family foundation, life balance, and setting future goals with lucky number 33, white color, and peach as power items.

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Jul 20, 2025
Three-Parent Babies Born Healthy: UK's Groundbreaking Mitochondrial Donation Success Story

Three-Parent Babies Born Healthy: UK's Groundbreaking Mitochondrial Donation Success Story

Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people through mitochondrial donation, marking the first successful prevention of deadly inherited mitochondrial diseases and offering hope to families worldwide.

Medical Science
Jul 20, 2025
People Power Party Revolutionizes Politics: Expanded Recall System & Emergency Nominations Shake Up Korean Democracy

People Power Party Revolutionizes Politics: Expanded Recall System & Emergency Nominations Shake Up Korean Democracy

Korea's ruling People Power Party unveils sweeping reforms including strengthened member recall system and emergency nomination procedures, potentially transforming the country's political landscape ahead of local elections.

뉴스
Jul 20, 2025
Cho Hyun's Critical US Visit: Racing Against Time for Korea-US Summit Before August Tariff Deadline

Cho Hyun's Critical US Visit: Racing Against Time for Korea-US Summit Before August Tariff Deadline

Foreign Minister nominee Cho Hyun plans urgent Washington visit by month-end to negotiate crucial trade deals and coordinate Korea-US summit amid looming August 1 tariff deadline.

Politics
Jul 20, 2025
South Korea's Special Prosecutors Target Pro-Yoon Lawmakers: Political Witch Hunt or Justice?

South Korea's Special Prosecutors Target Pro-Yoon Lawmakers: Political Witch Hunt or Justice?

Three special prosecution teams are intensifying investigations into key pro-Yoon faction lawmakers, including Kwon Seong-dong and Lee Cheol-gyu, sparking fierce backlash from the People Power Party who claim it's political persecution.

정치
Jul 20, 2025
Fubao Celebrates 5th Birthday in China with Bamboo Cone Feast - Korean Panda Fans' Hearts Melt

Fubao Celebrates 5th Birthday in China with Bamboo Cone Feast - Korean Panda Fans' Hearts Melt

Former Everland star panda Fubao celebrated her 5th birthday at China's Wolong Reserve, choosing a bamboo and fruit cone as her first treat, showing she's thriving in her homeland.

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Jul 20, 2025
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