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Opposition chief draws backlash for calling unification ministry useless
Posted : 2021-07-11 16:40
Updated : 2021-07-11 16:41
People Power Party Chairman Lee Jun-seok, right, speaks during a preparatory meeting for the party s primary to select its presidential candidate at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Friday. Yonhap
By Nam Hyun-woo
Lee Jun-seok, chairman of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), stirred up controversy by calling for the dismantlement of South Korea s Ministry of Unification, which is in charge of dealing with North Korea.
Lee claimed recently that ministries that have been failing to show results should be abolished, singling out the unification ministry as well as the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. However, his comments have drawn strong backlash from not only the ruling bloc, but also Lee s own party, raising questions over his views on the reunification of the two Koreas.
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Presidential hopefuls outfits are more than just fashion
Posted : 2021-07-09 09:05
Updated : 2021-07-09 17:09
Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl visits the National Assembly in Seoul, June 30, a day after he declared his presidential bid. Yonhap
Contenders choose styles, colors to deliver deeper messages
By Kang Seung-woo
While the presidential hopefuls are busy promoting their campaign pledges, they are also trying to appeal to voters with their fashion and style, which play a role in showing who they are, as well as in helping make a good impression on voters ― which is often nearly as important as what the politicians say. Currently, the liberal ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is going through a preliminary primary to pick its candidate for the presidential election in March next year, while the conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is scheduled to start its selection process in August.