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Kim Byung-ki Appears Before Ethics Committee… Democratic Party Faces Test of Self-Cleansing Over Nomination Fund Allegations

Former Democratic Party floor leader Kim Byung-ki appeared before the party’s Ethics Committee on the 12th, marking a critical juncture of political accountability. Ahead of the meeting, Kim stated that he would respond faithfully to the allegations in order to prove his innocence. However, his appearance is being interpreted as more than a procedural defense, […]

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President Lee Urges Fair and Transparent Public Sector Appointments, Calls on Civil Servants to Report Issues — Even Anonymously

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and fairness in public service appointments, encouraging civil servants to speak up about any perceived irregularities — even through anonymous messages — during a government briefing held on December 11. Speaking at a policy briefing session hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance

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Young Korean Man Killed in Truck Accident Saves Three Lives Through Organ Donation

A young South Korean man who tragically lost his life in a recent truck crash has posthumously saved three people through organ donation, his final act leaving a legacy of compassion and selflessness. According to the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency on December 11, 23-year-old Moon Young-in was visiting Bucheon’s Jeil Market in Gyeonggi

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Police Raid Coupang Headquarters in Data Breach Probe Involving Over 33 Million Accounts

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police have launched a criminal investigation into e-commerce giant Coupang following a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 33.7 million users, raising concerns over corporate cybersecurity practices and user privacy safeguards. On Monday morning, a team of 17 investigators, led by a senior police superintendent

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