#South Korea Politics

On Jan 11, 2026, South Korea's Democratic Party leadership demanded Rep. Kim Byung-kee leave the party over 2020 bribery allegations. Read the latest on the political fallout.

The sentencing request for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in his insurrection trial was postponed to Jan 13, 2026, due to lengthy evidence reviews by co-defendants.

The Seoul Central District Court has postponed the sentencing request for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial to January 13, 2026. Read more on the latest legal developments.

South Korean court postpones the sentencing request for ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol's insurrection trial to Jan 13, 2026. Get the latest details on the hearing and global impact.

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating hit 60 percent following his state visit to China. Get the full breakdown of Gallup Korea's latest poll data.

Seoul's education chief has filed a police complaint against far-right activists for defaming wartime sexual slavery victims and their memorial statues at schools.

South Korean parties have agreed to hold a one-day confirmation hearing for Lee Hye-hoon, the budget minister nominee, on Jan 19, 2026, amid various ethical controversies.

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating reached 61% in the latest NBS survey on Jan 8, 2026. The increase follows his state visit to China and strong support for his economic policies.

On Jan 7, 2026, PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok apologized for the 2024 martial law attempt by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, signaling a major political shift.

Police are questioning a former aide to Rep. Kang Sun-woo over a $69,100 bribery allegation in the 2022 elections. Read the details of the Kang Sun-woo nomination bribery probe.

President Lee Jae Myung condemned a far-right group's demand to remove comfort women statues as 'defamation of the deceased' as police begin an investigation.

A South Korean civic group filed a complaint on Jan. 5, 2026, against Rep. Kim Byung-kee for illegal political funds in 2020. The probe also includes a key secretary to President Lee Jae-myung.