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KFA's electoral college to balloon from 300 voters to more than 10,000

A reform committee led by Park Ji-sung agreed to greatly expand the Korea Football Association’s presidential electoral college to reflect calls for broader representation and transparency.

2026.7.28

Police aim to expand rotational personnel system in 1st half of 2027

The national police agency says it will widen nationwide personnel rotations by the first half of 2027 and transfer officers disciplined for collusion-related corruption to other regions.

2026.7.23

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Korean football begins overhaul after Chung exits

Chung Mong-gyu resigned as Korea Football Association (KFA) president as a government-backed reform committee launched to reshape governance, youth development and leadership.

2026.7.6

Gov't fully backs abolishment of prosecutors' investigation powers, leaves details to parliament

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced the stance, which has roiled some in the prosecution and beyond over concerns that the reform could create blind spots.

2026.6.25

President Lee Jae Myung, second from left, speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul on March 24. [YONHAP]

Prosecution reform bills approved at Cabinet meeting in significant legal overhaul

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two reform bills that would dismantle the current prosecution service later this year to separate its exclusive power to both initiate criminal probes and indict suspects.

2026.3.24

President Lee Jae Myung delivers an address during a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the March 15 democracy movement in the southeastern city of Changwon on March 15. [YONHAP]

Lee reaffirms commitment to measured prosecution reform

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to reform the prosecution service by separating its investigative and indictment powers, while cautioning against excessive measures that could undermine the reform effort.

2026.3.17

President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung arrive at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan on Jan. 13. [YONHAP]

Lee pushes for DP unity on draft prosecution reform bills

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday ordered the government to fully consider the ruling party’s opinion on prosecutorial reform, including the issue of supplementary investigative powers.

2026.1.13

A person is seen receiving consulting on pensions at the northern Seoul office of the National Pension Service in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on Dec. 9. [YONHAP]

Major pension reforms to increase contribution rates, benefits to take effect in 2026

Major reforms to the national pension system will take effect next year, including increases in both contribution rates and payout levels.

2025.12.29

President Lee Jae Myung, right, speaks during a meeting with senior aides on structural reforms at the Yongsan presidential office in central Seoul on Nov. 13. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee calls for 'decisive' reforms to restore 'potential growth rate'

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday stressed that the most urgent challenge currently facing Korea is "restoring its potential growth rate," calling for bold structural reforms across six key sectors to boost the economy.

2025.11.13

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivers congratulatory remarks during a welcome dinner at the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Oct. 28, in this photo provided by his office. [YONHAP]

PM orders crafting of comprehensive police reform measures

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered the interior ministry and the police agency Tuesday to craft a comprehensive plan to reform the police in tandem with the prosecution.

2025.11.11