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Lee's sudden dismissal of trade minister called into question amid ongoing issues with U.S.

President Lee Jae Myung's abrupt removal of Yeo Han-koo has raised concern as Korea faces multiple unresolved trade challenges with the United States over tariffs, Coupang and investment.

2026.8.16

The Central Police Academy in Chungju, North Chungcheong [JOONGANG ILBO]

Ex-police cadet loses suit to overturn expulsion for bullying

A police cadet who was expelled from the Central Police Academy for bullying a fellow trainee lost a lawsuit seeking to overturn the dismissal.

2025.12.25

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A Korean Air flight takes off at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on July 4, 2022. [YONHAP]

Korean Air fires two pilots after debate turns into brawl over Yoon impeachment

Korean Air dismissed two pilots after they got into a physical altercation during a layover in Australia. The dispute reportedly stemmed from differing views on former President Yoon Suk Yeol and the issue of his impeachment.

2025.4.8

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers his welcoming remarks at the Global Education and Innovation Summit at Coex Convention Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

First no-confidence motion against prime minister passes

The National Assembly passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo during a plenary session on Thursday afternoon.

2023.9.21

BIFF woes continue with high-level resignation, dismissal

The crisis at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) came to a sudden end, with president Lee Yong-kwan resigning effective Monday and managing director Cho Jong-kook dismissed on the same day. The BIFF board held its second general assembly...

2023.6.27

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, left, posted a photo on Facebook of himself dining with former President Moon Jae-in in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang on Saturday. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

SNU sacks former justice minister after conviction

Seoul National University (SNU) stripped former Justice Minister Cho Kuk of his professorship on Tuesday, four months after he was convicted of business obstruction, bribery and abuse of power tied to his children's academic admissions.

2023.6.13

Democratic Party lawmakers Lee Soo-jin, center, and Wi Seong-gon, right, submit their party's no-confidence motion against Interior Minister Lee Sang-min at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Wednesday afternoon. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

DP files no-confidence motion against interior minister

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday submitted a no-confidence motion to the National Assembly against Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, and warned it could push for his impeachment if President Yoon Suk-yeol doesn't dismiss him.

2022.11.30

A Twitter headquarters sign is shown in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. [AP]

Twitter Korea decimated, communications team sacked

Twitter Korea is a ghost town, with reports emerging that it may have fired most of its employees. "Departments not directly related to sales were hit hard. Except for Country Director Shin Chang-seob and a few departments, most were dismissed."

2022.11.7

Lawmakers of the People Power Party hold up signs protesting a motion calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Park Jin in the National Assembly Thursday. The Democratic Party later passed the motion. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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The liberal Democratic Party (DP) railroaded a motion through the National Assembly calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Park Jin, though President Yoon Suk-yeol can ignore it.

2022.10.4