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Presidential office ducks leadership on 52-hour workweek dispute (KOR)

The presidential office is undercutting its semiconductor push by avoiding making a clear decision on 52-hour workweek exemptions for megaprojects.

2026.8.12

Presidential office ducks leadership on 52-hour workweek dispute

The presidential office is undercutting its semiconductor push by avoiding making a clear decision on 52-hour workweek exemptions for megaprojects.

2026.8.11

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강훈식 비서실장, 메가프로젝트 2차 점검회의 결과 브리핑 (서울=연합뉴스) 김도훈 기자 = 강훈식 비서실장이 10일 청와대 춘추관에서 이날 열린 메가프로젝트 민관합동 제2차 점검회의 결과 브리핑을 하고 있다. 2026.8.10 superdoo82@yna.co.kr/2026-08-10 17:55:41/

Korea to enact special law speeding semiconductor, AI megaprojects

The presidential office aims to pass a mega special zones law this year to fast-track approvals, infrastructure and incentives for semiconductor, physical AI and AI data center investments.

2026.8.10

Ex-secretary general of state auditor indicted on abuse of power in top office relocation case

Ryou Byeong-ho was charged by a special counsel team looking into suspicions that he leaned on auditors in an effort to mitigate a report on the move.

2026.8.7

Defense Ministry begins return to Yoon's old Yongsan office

After four years sharing space with the Joint Chiefs, the ministry is moving back into its former Yongsan headquarters by mid-August at a cost of 20.6 billion won ($14.1 million).

2026.7.27

Lee Shi-won, former secretary to the president for public office discipline, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on July 15.

Ex-presidential aide faces detention over alleged leak regarding probe of young Marine's death

A Seoul court held a hearing to determine whether to detain former presidential aide Lee Shi-won over allegations he leaked details about the investigation into the death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun.

2026.7.15

Governing without government (KOR)

A political scientist warns that concentrating power in the presidential office is weakening cabinet government and undermining effective rule in Korea.

2026.7.10

Governing without government

A political scientist warns that concentrating power in the presidential office is weakening cabinet government and undermining effective rule in Korea.

2026.7.9

Vacancies at top investigative posts benefit only criminals (KOR)

With top police and prosecution posts left unfilled for months, concerns are growing over accountability, stability and the country’s ability to fight crime.

2026.7.1

Vacancies at top investigative posts benefit only criminals