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Jung Chung-rae launches DP chief bid amid factional tensions in high-stakes leadership race

The former Democratic Party chairman pledged unity behind President Lee Jae Myung as five contenders compete ahead of the Aug. 17 convention.

2026.7.13

Kim Min-seok joins DP leadership race, pledges party reform

Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok launched his bid for Democratic Party (DP) leader, vowing party reform after local election gains were overshadowed by a loss in Seoul.

2026.7.6

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DP supporters favor Prime Minister Kim as next party leader: Poll

A Gallup Korea poll shows Democratic Party supporters prefer Prime Minister Kim Min-seok over Jung Chung-rae and Song Young-gil ahead of the party’s August convention.

2026.6.26

Prosecutorial reform should put citizens first (KOR)

The Lee administration left legislation to the National Assembly, raising concerns that prosecutorial reform may be more about party politics than public interest.

2026.6.26

Prosecutorial reform should put citizens first

The Lee administration left legislation to the National Assembly, raising concerns that prosecutorial reform may be more about party politics than public interest.

2026.6.25

Gov't reaches conclusion on completely abolishing prosecution's investigative rights: Prime minister

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said the Lee administration has decided to fully strip prosecutors of investigative authority and will leave the legislation to the National Assembly.

2026.6.25

Prime minister opens China trip with business outreach

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met Chinese businesspeople in Beijing before heading to Dalian for the Summer Davos forum and talks with senior officials.

2026.6.23

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivers opening remarks at a plenary meeting of the National Climate Response Committee at the Government Complex Seoul annex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 29. [NEWS1]

Prime minister reportedly preparing to offer resignation after local elections to run for DP leader

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is preparing to offer his resignation after this week's local elections, as he plans to run for the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), news reports said on Monday.

2026.6.1

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivers a commemorative speech at a repatriation ceremony for the remains of independence activist Lee Ha-jun at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, southern Seoul, on April 21. [YONHAP]

Prime minister honors late independence fighter with return of remains to Korea

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Wednesday reaffirmed Seoul's pledge to ensure that all independence fighters are laid to rest at home as the remains of Lee Ha-jun returned from the United States.

2026.4.22

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok speaks during the fifth meeting of the emergency economic headquarters at the government complex in Seoul on April 15 to discuss the government's response to the Middle East crisis. [NEWS1]

Prime minister urges crackdown on hoarding of critical medical supplies and feedstocks

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the government on Wednesday to crack down on the hoarding of critical items, such as medical syringes and petrochemical feedstocks, amid supply concerns stemming from the war in Iran.

2026.4.15