Bills and Benches

Democratic Party of Korea

Everything filed under this heading in our government & policy coverage, the 54 reports filed on it so far.

South Korea's Cabinet has approved expanding the Cheonghae Unit's operational area to waters south of Oman, near the...

South Korea expands anti-piracy mission to Strait of Hormuz waters

South Korea's Cabinet has approved expanding the Cheonghae Unit's operational area to waters south of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-11-12
A U.S. defense delegation reaffirmed the conditions-based transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea remains...

U.S. Defense Delegation Confirms OPCON Transfer on Track

A U.S. defense delegation reaffirmed the conditions-based transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea remains unchanged.

2026-11-08
President Lee Jae Myung has taken 14 trips to 23 countries in his first 484 days, a pace exceeding his predecessors...

South Korea's President Lee faces criticism for overseas travel frequency

President Lee Jae Myung has taken 14 trips to 23 countries in his first 484 days, a pace exceeding his predecessors, drawing opposition criticism...

2026-11-01
The United Democratic Party has been reduced to a single legislator after 11 of its 12 MLAs defected to the BJP and...

UDP Collapses in Meghalaya After Mass MLA Defections

The United Democratic Party has been reduced to a single legislator after 11 of its 12 MLAs defected to the BJP and National People's Party...

2026-11-01
Seoul and Washington will hold a defense ministers' meeting in December ahead of a postponed annual Security Consultative...

South Korea, U.S. Set December Defense Ministerial in Washington

Seoul and Washington will hold a defense ministers' meeting in December ahead of a postponed annual Security Consultative Meeting in early 2027...

2026-10-30
Former BJP leader K Annamalai affirmed the Cockroach Janta Party's constitutional right to protest while condemning Delhi...

Annamalai defends CJP protest rights, questions Delhi Police detention

Former BJP leader K Annamalai affirmed the Cockroach Janta Party's constitutional right to protest while condemning Delhi Police's handling of their...

2026-10-23
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has challenged his party's handling of the Cockroach Janta Party protests, alleging the...

Annamalai questions BJP motives in CJP protest detention

Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has challenged his party's handling of the Cockroach Janta Party protests, alleging the government uses detention for...

2026-10-21
A Delhi magistrate extended the judicial custody of two Cockroach Janta Party leaders for two days, rejecting their bail...

Court Extends Custody of CJP Leaders Over Jantar Mantar Protest

A Delhi magistrate extended the judicial custody of two Cockroach Janta Party leaders for two days, rejecting their bail sureties and citing a...

2026-10-19
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party's protests demanding electoral reforms escalated with the arrest of founder Abhijeet...

CJP Protests Intensify Over Election Commission Voter List Revision

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party's protests demanding electoral reforms escalated with the arrest of founder Abhijeet Dipke.

2026-10-17
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh claimed he arranged nine murders to support Nitish Kumar's early political career, a...

JD(U) MLA Claims Nine Murders Aided Nitish Kumar's Rise

JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh claimed he arranged nine murders to support Nitish Kumar's early political career, a statement his party swiftly rejected...

2026-10-16
Delhi Police rejected the Cockroach Janata Party's application to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing...

Delhi Police Deny CJP's October 10 Jantar Mantar Protest Request

Delhi Police rejected the Cockroach Janata Party's application to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing short notice, past violations...

2026-10-09
President Lee Jae Myung has directed South Korea not to apply for CPTPP membership this year, prioritizing consultations...

South Korea Halts CPTPP Bid on President Lee's Order

President Lee Jae Myung has directed South Korea not to apply for CPTPP membership this year, prioritizing consultations with farmers and fishermen...

2026-10-08
South Korea has summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador and demanded an official apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

South Korea Demands Official Apology from Ukraine Over POW Disclosure

South Korea has summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador and demanded an official apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of...

2026-10-06
President Lee Jae Myung has approved a parliamentary confirmation hearing for nominee Kim Ji-yong to lead the new Serious...

South Korea's Lee Approves Hearing for New Crimes Agency

President Lee Jae Myung has approved a parliamentary confirmation hearing for nominee Kim Ji-yong to lead the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency.

2026-10-02
Politics: Three South Korean officers were injured by a landmine explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone on September 21

South Korea investigates North Korean landmine blast in DMZ

Three South Korean officers were injured by a landmine explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone on September 21.

2026-09-29
Politics: The Cockroach Janta Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign

Cockroach Janta Party Demands Election Commissioner's Resignation

The Cockroach Janta Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.

2026-09-28
Mumbai Police refused permission for a Cockroach Janta Party protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on...

Mumbai Police Deny CJP Protest at Shivaji Park on Gandhi Jayanti

Mumbai Police refused permission for a Cockroach Janta Party protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 2.

2026-09-27
South Korea's land ministry is investigating 840 property transactions by foreign nationals from June 2025 to July 2026

South Korea probes 840 foreign real estate transactions

South Korea's land ministry is investigating 840 property transactions by foreign nationals from June 2025 to July 2026.

2026-09-23
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party secured a large parliamentary majority in elections held under Ukrainian drone...

United Russia retains Duma majority after vote marked by drone strikes and cyberattacks

Vladimir Putin's United Russia party secured a large parliamentary majority in elections held under Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks.

2026-09-21
South Korea's government has recommended four major conglomerates to host a revived military service alternative program...

South Korea revives corporate military service for AI researchers

South Korea's government has recommended four major conglomerates to host a revived military service alternative program for AI researchers.

2026-09-20
Young adult survivors of South Korea's humidifier disinfectant disaster face discrimination and systemic hurdles in...

Humidifier disinfectant survivors face discrimination and systemic hurdles

Young adult survivors of South Korea's humidifier disinfectant disaster face discrimination and systemic hurdles in education and military service.

2026-09-18
Politics: Parliamentary committees adopted confirmation hearing reports for justice and defense minister nominees

South Korea Parliament Adopts Justice, Defense Minister Hearing Reports

Parliamentary committees adopted confirmation hearing reports for justice and defense minister nominees.

2026-09-17
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a satirical resignation letter targeting the Madhya Pradesh...

CJP's Dipke Satirically Resigns as 'Chief Minister'

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a satirical resignation letter targeting the Madhya Pradesh government's response.

2026-09-14
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer has denied Aam Aadmi Party allegations that BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha was...

Delhi CEO rejects AAP claim on Raghav Chadha

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer has denied Aam Aadmi Party allegations that BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha was added to the capital's electoral...

2026-09-09