Hong Kong's government indicates a by-election for William Wong's vacant seat is unlikely due to time constraints and cost concerns, with the Election Committee's term ending in October.
The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of violating political funding laws by receiving free polling services and influencing a nomination in return. This ruling can be appealed, and Yoon is currently involved in eight legal cases, including an appeal against a life sentence for insurrection.
Former lawmaker Chae Yi-bae has been named the new chief of staff to Prime Minister Han Seong-sook. Chae, an economic expert and certified public accountant, previously served in the National Assembly and as a special assistant to the prime minister for fair economy.
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will plead guilty to conspiring with a fugitive former lawmaker to collude with foreign forces. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 2. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under the national security law.
Ihn Yohan, a former lawmaker and doctor with experience in public health and North Korean medical aid, has been appointed chief of the Korean Red Cross. He will serve a three-year term pending presidential approval.
An 85-year-old woman died after a Hong Kong surgeon operated on her stomach instead of her colon. An investigation found "confirmation bias" led to the error, prompting calls for the surgeon's dismissal.
Former lawmaker Son Hye-won has been elected to the Mokpo City Council in South Korea's 6.3 local elections. Running as an independent, Son aims to revitalize the city's old downtown area, a cause she has championed.
A Hong Kong secondary school manager will investigate an incident where its principal allegedly swore at security guards during a trip to Singapore. The school board stated it's too early to determine disciplinary action, awaiting a full report and further investigation.
The eldest son of former National Power Party lawmaker Tae Young-ho has been arrested and sent to prosecutors on charges of defrauding 1.6 billion won in cryptocurrency investments and embezzling funds from his mother's publishing company.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will send a former lawmaker as ...
A Hong Kong official has said the city's biggest contribution to a new Global Governance Initiative would be the successful implementation of the one country, two systems model, describing it as a possible model for other countries and regions for conflict resolution. The initiative was unveiled last September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
