The Lee Jae Myung administration's potential tightening of real estate taxes may not address South Korea's housing shortage, as supply continues to dwindle despite tax overhaul plans.
South Korea is holding unified local elections on June 3rd, marking the first nationwide vote since the Lee administration took office. The elections are seen as a midterm assessment of the current government, with key races including mayoral contests in Seoul and Busan.
South Korea arrested 23,403 drug offenders last year, with online drug arrests and drug seizures reaching all-time highs since President Lee Jae Myung took office. The prosecution, police, customs, and Coast Guard reported significant increases in arrests and drug confiscations.
Leaders from South Korea's ruling party and allied factions gathered at the memorial for former President Roh Moo-hyun, emphasizing his legacy and the need for victory in upcoming local elections.
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- With less than a month remaining until the June 3 local...
