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Lawmakers in South Korea are proposing a two-year extension for dual or multiple citizens to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties for overseas Koreans.
South Korean lawmakers are clashing, with a conservative legislator accusing opposition chairman Lee of taking credit for corporate achievements, while the opposition chairman likened Lee's e-voting proposal to a 'fox guarding the henhouse'.
Lawmakers in South Korea have voiced strong condemnation against perceived US pressure concerning an ongoing investigation into Coupang.
Recent mandatory asset disclosures reveal that more than half of South Korea's 300-member National Assembly were millionaires as of the end of 2025.
Iran's ambassador to South Korea is scheduled to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly in Seoul to outline Tehran's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East amid tensions with the US.
A new bill in South Korea aims to impose tougher punishments on investigators who abuse their authority to conceal crimes committed by relatives, following the Jang Yoon-gi case.
Three veteran lawmakers from South Korea's main opposition People Power Party have been booked on charges of obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 2025.
South Korean lawmakers have publicly condemned alleged pressure from the United States concerning an ongoing probe into the e-commerce giant Coupang.
The Iran war continues to cause a global energy shock, driving fuel prices up and shaking the world economy, with Asia looking to COVID-era playbooks to tackle the crisis from the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Daily life in Asia is disrupted by the fuel crisis, and poor countries face catastrophe as the global economy pays a high price for the conflict.
Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.
South Korean lawmakers, led by People Power Party Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, have proposed a bill revision that would exempt investors from certain taxes if they sell shares without making a profit.
South Korean lawmakers have initiated an investigation into shortages of ballot papers during recent elections. The probe aims to address concerns and ensure the integrity of future electoral processes.
South Korean lawmakers held talks with envoys from seven Middle Eastern countries to discuss the repercussions of the Iran war and ensure a stable oil supply. The country is seeking alternative routes amid an energy crisis.
South Korea's parliamentary National Defense Committee approved a resolution supporting expanded defense and defense industry cooperation between South Korea and Canada, with the full text of the resolution now available.
Liberal Democratic Party member Ryota Takeda told members of the group that exchanges between Japanese and South Korean lawmakers have helped sustain bilateral ties.