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‘Little Roh’ Ahn reelected in South Chungcheong
‘Little Roh’ Ahn reelected in South Chungcheong

The main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy’s Ahn Hee-jung defeated ruling Saenuri Party competitor Chung Jin-suk in the South Chuncheong …

Voters get active on social media
Voters get active on social media

Voters were more active than ever on social media during this year’s local elections season, generating hilarious parodies and comments about the candidates …

Advance voting system beset with problems

Introduced to boost voter turnout for the first time this year, the advance voting system had received rave reviews for its convenience. Yet, its credibility …

Yoo’s in-law arrested for embezzlement

Investigators on Wednesday arrested the brother-in-law of Yoo Byung-eun, de facto owner of the sunken ferry Sewol, for engaging in dubious intra-group deals as …

Seoul voters share their thoughts  
Seoul voters share their thoughts  

The hallways of Seoul Gyeongun School, a polling station in central Seoul, was packed with voters Wednesday afternoon. The majority were senior citizens in …

Korea set to resume search for 16 missing in sunken ferry

Underwater operations to find 16 people still missing in the deadly ferry disaster were to resume on Wednesday amid improved weather conditions, the state …

North Korea, China to resume tours to Korean Peninsula’s highest mountain

North Korea is set to open its portion of the Korean Peninsula’s highest mountain to Chinese tourists this month, a travel agency official said …

Voters cast ballots for critical local elections
Voters cast ballots for critical local elections

Voters took to polling stations nationwide Wednesday for the crucial local elections that will bring potentially decisive effects for the Park Geun-hye …

Local elections create tough test for President Park Geun-hye
Local elections create tough test for President Park Geun-hye

The June 4 local elections have created a tough test for President Park Geun-hye as the polling day is being seen as an early interim assessment of her …

Polls open for local elections
Polls open for local elections

The polls for the local elections opened at 6 a.m. Wednesday, as political parties vie for administrative and legislative posts in regional governments. The …

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