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Who really needs 'objective obsession'

If "objective obsession" is real, then it would be a highly desirable trait for a president, the holder of the highest power.

2026.3.22

President Lee Jae Myung, center, holds hands with Rep. Jung Chung-rae, right, leader of the ruling Democratic Party, and Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, during their luncheon at the presidential office in Seoul on Sept. 8, 2025. [YONHAP]

President's luncheon with rival party chiefs called off as PPP leader protests over legislation

President Lee Jae Myung's planned luncheon with the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties on Thursday was called off as the chief of the main opposition People Power Party decided not to attend it at the last minute.

2026.2.12

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Conservative People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok drinks water during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Feb. 12. [YONHAP]

PPP leader declines luncheon invitation with president, DP leader

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok said no to a luncheon with the president and the Democratic Party (DP) leader, just an hour before it was set to take place at noon on Thursday

2026.2.12

Shame on our lawmakers

We must deeply reflect on whether we should give such hefty privileges to our lawmakers who are experts in making a travesty of politics.

2024.6.27

It's getting hotter!

After the governing People Power Party (PPP) threatened Rep. Jung Cheong-rae to file complaints with the Ethics Committee over his excessive insults at PPP lawmakers, Jung counterattacked by warning them he would do the same against PPP lawmakers.

2024.6.26

Democracy feeds on criticism

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) backed by a super majority of 277 seats in the 300-member National Assembly is again pursuing legislation that could undermine the freedom of the press. Rep. Jung Cheong-rae...

2020.6.11

Tag: Jung Cheong-rae

Jung Cheong-rae

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Who really needs 'objective obsession'

President's luncheon with rival party chiefs called off as PPP leader protests over legislation

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Veteran actors Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong win Baeksang Grand Prizes — as it happened

Anthropic confident of re-enabling Mythos, Fable 5 access 'in coming days': Executive

Exclusive: Korea slashes jet fuel exports to U.S. amid Iran war uncertainties, redirects flows to Japan on higher margins

Korea's envoy stresses protection of civilians, upholding international law at UNSC meeting on Middle East

Yoon Suk Yeol gets five years on abuse of power, obstruction charges — as it happened

PPP leader declines luncheon invitation with president, DP leader

Shame on our lawmakers

It's getting hotter!

Democracy feeds on criticism