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Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung had been continuing his hunger protest for 16 days as of Friday. Despite his declining health, however, it still seems difficult for him to find convincing causes to end the protest while appealing to the public.
President Yoon Suk-yeol met the leaders of Korea's executive, legislative and judicial branches on Monday, asking their support for his drive to make reforms in three areas: labor, education and pensions.
The main opposition Democratic Party and two minor parties on Friday finalized a list of lawmakers to take part in an envisioned special committee to lead a parliamentary probe into the government's bungled response to the Itaewon crowd crush.
The main opposition Democratic Party and two minor parties on Friday finalized a list of lawmakers to take part in an envisioned special committee to lead a parliamentary probe into the government's bungled response to the Itaewon crowd crush.
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) ratcheted up pressure on the presidential office during a National Assembly audit of the office, Tuesday, to replace Cabinet members, including the interior and safety minister, and ranking police officers for their inadequate response to the Itaewon crowd crush. However, presidential Chief of Staff Kim Dae-ki responded by saying that removing those officials at the moment will not be helpful, reiterating that the people who are responsible will be replaced once an ongoing investigation into the tragedy is completed.