Seoul, Feb 10 (IANS) The leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday that discussions on a possible merger with the minor liberal Rebuilding Korea Party will be put on hold until after the June local elections, apologising to party members for internal friction caused by the proposal. “We decided to end discussions on the merger ahead of the local elections,” DP chairman Jung Chung-rae said in a briefing after a supreme council meeting. “It is true that my proposal caused c…
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Seoul, Jan 31 (IANS) The funeral ceremony for former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan was held on Saturday with the attendance of top dignitaries, including President Lee Jae Myung.The late Lee died Sunday aged 73 while on a business trip to Vietnam after suffering cardiac arrest. His body was flown home Tuesday, beginning a five-day funeral period that saw large numbers of mourners paying tribute at his memorial altar at Seoul National University Hospital in the capital.The funeral cere…
Seoul, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has been named South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s new secretary for political affairs, Cheong Wa Dae said on Sunday. Hong will begin his term as presidential secretary on Tuesday, replacing Woo Sang-ho, presidential secretary for public relations and communication, Lee Kyu-youn said during a press briefing, Yonhap News Agency reported.Hong, a three-term lawmaker, previously served as the DP’s floor leader alongside Lee wh…