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Kim Min-seok

Kim Min-seok
The latest news and top stories on Kim Min-seok, Prime Minister of South Korea. Appointed in July 2025 by President Lee Jae-myung, he is a seasoned politician, activist and educator. A four-time lawmaker for the Democratic Party, he previously served in the National Assembly from 1996 to 2002 and since 2020. His background includes student activism and degrees from prestigious universities. As Prime Minister, he oversees daily governance and is responsible for policies such as the temporary visa waiver for Chinese tour groups. He is expected to focus on economic recovery, addressing inequality and fostering Korean Peninsula stability.
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South Korea mandates labels on AI-generated adverts to curb deepfakes

Platforms like YouTube and Facebook must ensure compliance with AI labels, or face punitive fines for non-compliance and label tampering.

South Korean ferry runs aground, sparking Sewol ferry disaster memories

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South Korea’s PPP slammed for targeting Chinese nationals via ‘xenophobic’ bill

The party accuses Chinese nationals of abusing South Korea’s health insurance system and making speculative property purchases.

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