Tension between the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is deepening as the latter is pushing for special counsel probes into issues unfavorable to the ruling party and the government, including a stock manipulation case allegedly involving first lady Kim Keon Hee.
As the general election is set to be held in April, rival political parties, as well as President Yoon Suk Yeol, are ditching normal political strategies in favor of misguided and intensely confrontational tactics a sorry sight that raises voters' eyebrows. On Friday, a whirlwind of significant political developments played out at a fast pace. The initial blow was delivered by Yoon, who accepted the resignati.
As the general election is set to be held in April, rival political parties, as well as President Yoon Suk Yeol, are ditching normal political strategies in favor of misguided and intensely confrontational tactics a sorry sight that raises voters' eyebrows. On Friday, a whirlwind of significant political developments played out at a fast pace. The initial blow was delivered by Yoon, who accepted the resignati.
Korea Communications Commission Chairman Lee Dong-kwan has offered to resign ahead of a pending National Assembly impeachment vote, according to a source Friday. The main opposition Democratic Party introduced the motion earlier this week to impeach Lee and has plans to pass it Friday. The DP accuses Lee of unfair personnel decisions and appointments aimed at increasing government influence over broadcasting stations.
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday granted his approval for the resignation offered by the state broadcasting watchdog chief, effectively derailing the main opposition party s plans to proceed with an impeachment motion originally scheduled for later in the day. Yoon s approval followed a surprising turn of events, when Korea Communication Commission Chairman Lee Dong-kwan reportedly submitted his resignation to Yoon .