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Newtalk新聞 韓國政府今天（5日）宣布，決定將索馬利亞亞丁灣反海盜「清海部隊」行動區擴至阿曼南部杜格姆（Duqm）商港近海，更靠近荷姆茲海峽，並增派P-8A海上巡邏機、爆炸物處理（EOD）小組與無人掃雷裝備。相關修正提案已獲副部級會議通過，下周經國務會議與總統批准後送國會審議。 新方案使最大作戰半徑由約600海里擴至近一倍，延伸至距荷姆茲約650公里的阿曼以南公海。人員由約320人增至395人。韓國國防部強調，增兵行動並非介入美伊相關衝突，所以僅限非戰鬥任務，部隊維持獨立指揮，巡邏機不得針對或監視伊朗領土、領海及海峽內部。相關派遣軍力目的在保護韓國公民、商船與能源運輸等經濟利益。清海部隊自2009年起駐防亞丁灣，現行派遣期限至今年底，預計可延至2027年底。 韓國政府以擴大既有清海部隊任務範圍、增派巡邏機與掃雷力量的方式強化中東部署，而非直接派兵進入衝突區。雖一再強調不是介入美伊衝突，但仍被視為在美國施壓下採取較為間接的貢獻形式。 行動將從亞丁灣延伸至阿曼南部近海，新增P-8A巡邏機1架、EOD小組與無人水面艇、水下艇等裝備。國防部官員指出，海上巡邏機任務明確受限，不得探測伊朗相關區域或海峽內側。韓國高度依賴中東石油進口，相關航道安全直接影響能源供應。總統李在明此前曾明確表示，不會以可能使韓國捲入戰爭的方式派兵中東。政府以「保護公民與經濟利益」「支援國際航道航行自由恢復」為由推進，但仍引發部分在野黨質疑是否變相派兵。最終能否成行，將取決於國會審議結果。延伸閱讀：甜蜜的復仇？！被莫須有開除的女中將突防當選眾議員 恐參與彈劾赫格塞斯擴大對伊朗軍事行動？美RC-135U「戰鬥哨兵」前進歐洲 楊宏基觀點》南韓防長姜信哲靈魂發問：能信美軍？ 對台灣的啟示是…又來…第19次？北韓朝日本海發射多枚「飛彈」 傳射程不及300公里中國憂心川普選後打伊朗? 北京表態了 還找來「這2國」先「促進對話」

South Korean financial firms are considering tighter cybersecurity oversight for senior executives next year, including more detailed security responsibilities and compliance checks, as a wave of data breaches puts pressure on corporate …

South Korea suspended the continuous deployment of Aegis destroyers in the East Sea in September last year, raising concerns that the decision could limit the military's ability to gather detailed flight data …

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's plan to deploy mine-clearing assets and ...

The number of multicultural marriages in South Korea edged down in 2025 from a year earlier, data showed Thursday, taking up 8.9 percent of all marriages. The country recorded 21,399 multicultural marriages …

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- LG Chem Ltd., South Korea's leading chemical company, ...

South Korea's centuries-old papermaking tradition, known as hanji, is closer to UNESCO recognition after an evaluation body recommended its inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on …

South Korea's efforts to secure a UNESCO inscription of taekwondo with North Korea appear to have effectively stalled, as Pyongyang moves closer to having the traditional martial art recognized under its name …

K-beauty brand TirTir's flagship store in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, won in the Brands & Communication Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2026. The Germany-based Red Dot is often grouped with …

South Korea is preparing to welcome half a million young Catholics from around the world for World Youth Day Seoul 2027, a landmark gathering that will bring the global Catholic community to …

The government has not begun discussing sanctions on North Korea over its alleged theft of a massive amount of cryptocurrency, a unification ministry official said Thursday. "As of now, the government has …

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday commended the South Korean team's No. 2 finish at this year's WorldSkills Competition, calling human skills a matter of national competitiveness and pledging support to nurture …

The foreign ministry failed to raise the travel alert for Cambodia or take other necessary measures in a timely manner, even though it had been aware that job scams targeting South Koreans …

The Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) and the police will form a special joint investigation team to look into remaining issues related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid …

Three in four Seoul residents now drink the city’s tap water, which is sold under the brand name Arisu, and more of them are drinking it away from home, a city survey …

South Korea's key financial policymakers on Thursday vowed to closely monitor potential changes in US policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade and their implications for the South Korean economy. Finance Minister …

American songwriters who earlier claimed that South Korean superband BTS' chart-topping song "Swim" was copied from their own demo have withdrawn their claims in a US lawsuit, a report showed Thursday. The …

President Lee Jae Myung has called for tougher measures to prevent cheating with smart glasses and other advanced electronic devices ahead of South Korea's annual college entrance exam. Lee stressed the need …

South Korean battery-makers are gaining ground in North America's fast-growing energy storage system market, as tighter trade restrictions on Chinese products create new opportunities for Korean suppliers. LG Energy Solution and Samsung …

South Korean shooters Ban Hyo-jin and Park Ha-jun won bronze in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event at the 2026 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Ban, …

FC Porto secured its first victory in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase with a 4-1 win over Napoli, aided by an assist from South Korean national team midfielder Hwang In-beom. …

South Korean soccer star Son Heung-min, 34, of Los Angeles FC (LAFC) ranked second in Major League Soccer (MLS) jersey sales in 2026, finishing behind Lionel Messi for the second consecutive year. …

Samsung Electronics on Thursday named 10 outstanding researchers from its long-running research funding program, marking the first time the company has presented such honors since launching the 1.2 trillion-won ($893 million) initiative …

The number of recipients of South Korea’s basic pension who also hold foreign citizenship more than doubled in four years, topping 8,000 in 2025, according to a National Assembly Budget Office report. …

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is facing fresh durability concerns after two South Korean customers reported that their devices’ inner screens cracked while being unfolded, just days after purchase. Both customers received free …

Newtalk新聞 公民監督國會聯盟（下稱「公督盟」）今（5）日公布「亞洲國會開放指標」（APOI）首輪跨國調查成果。此次調查涵蓋亞洲九國國會，從資訊開放、制度當責及公民參與三大面向進行評估；台灣國會透明度名列第二，但在「立委政治問責」面向卻明顯落後，立委利益衝突揭露更是零分，國會開放資料及公民參與立法機制也仍有改善空間。 公督盟自2023年起串聯亞洲各國國會監督團體及學者，歷經兩年討論與修訂，最終建立涵蓋「資訊開放」、「制度問責」及「公民參與」三大面向、32項指標與54道的評估問題，共同研發出亞洲首份「亞洲國會開放指標」，並於今年10月26日在泰國國會舉行國際發布會及研討會，正式公布首輪調查成果。 公督盟表示，首屆「亞洲國會開放指標」調查涵蓋九國國會包含韓國、台灣、日本、泰國、斯里蘭卡、蒙古、馬來西亞、菲律賓及印尼，透過共同標準比較各國國會開放程度。調查發現，各國改革進展差異明顯，部分國會雖已公開議事直播、法案及表決紀錄，但議事資料查詢、下載與方便公民使用仍有改善空間；民意代表利益關係揭露、公民參與立法等制度，也存在不同程度的落差。 根據這份國際跨國調查顯示，我國立法院在「制度問責」面向僅取得33.3%，「立委利益關係揭露」指標更是零分，相較於日本、韓國完全達標，台灣顯然還有很大改善空間。公督盟指出，雖有我國目前有利益衝突迴避相關法規，但立法院卻仍缺乏完整、定期更新且便於查詢的利益關係登錄制度，使人民難以全面掌握立委兼職、遊說、公費助理聘用，及可能涉及的利益衝突。 此外，在國會開放資料同樣有待改善，八類重要資料中，符合機器可讀格式及提供API串接僅三類，增加民眾查詢、整合及分析議事資訊的難度；公民參與法案審議的制度也仍有不足。公督盟強調，國會透明不能只停留在議事直播，更要讓人民查得到利益關係、追得上立法決策、參與得了政策討論；唯有補足制度缺口，才能讓資訊公開真正轉化為監督力量，進一步建立人民對國會的信任。 公督盟呼籲，立法院長韓國瑜應主動發揮跨黨派協調角色，邀集朝野黨團正視國際調查結果，在第十一屆立法委員卸任前提出具體改革方案與執行期程，優先建立立委利益衝突揭露制度、完善公費助理聘用制度及落實遊說登記管道，並提升議事紀錄、法案修正歷程與表決資料的完整性。同時，應建立更完善的公民參與機制，讓人民能在法案審議過程中充分知情、表達意見並監督決策，使國會改革真正回應人民期待，提升社會對立法院的信任。延伸閱讀：監院廉政委員會癱瘓！學者：陽光法案退化為資料登錄平台，失去嚇阻與問責功能農田水利署嘉南管理處陽光法案宣導 深化廉政法治與公益揭弊觀念67立委未自主揭露利益衝突資訊 公督盟狠批：拒投黑箱立委選縣市長 美麗島10月國政民調（三）》立法院整體表現滿意度僅25.7% 不滿意度高達61.4%蔡明芳觀點》天然氣價暴漲近1倍、台電吞下760億成本！立院應速通過711億撥補案

South Korea announced Thursday plans to expand the operational area of its Cheonghae naval unit to include waters near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that Seoul could become entangled in the …

Hàn Quốc lên kế hoạch triển khai thêm lực lượng hải quân và phương tiện trinh sát tới vùng biển gần eo biển Hormuz, nhằm bảo vệ hoạt động hàng hải và …

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry is investigating whether an outside cybersecurity contractor may have been behind the leak of a presidential delegation passenger list, as additional files believed to be ministry documents were …

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday she anticipates no big changes in relations with the United States after US President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in this week's midterm …

Soldiers in South Korea's elite special forces are expected to master combat tactics and high-risk missions. But in one unit, they found themselves practicing an unlikely skill: how to walk and pose …

A Kazakh man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested in Patong, Phuket, and found to have overstayed his visa by 185 days. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Thailand and Interpol …

The South Korean government said it would immediately revise a youth counseling manual that classified homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency. The manual, published by the Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare …

DÍLI, 05 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta, along with his official delegation, has arrived in the Republic of Korea on a Korean Air commercial flight at …

NCT Dream is unveiling “Boogie Woogie,” the focus track from its sixth full-length album, in a showcase for the set in Seoul on Nov. 12, SM Entertainment announced Thursday. The six-member subunit …

The fast-rising Malaysian mixed doubles pair beat a home combination in straight games to reach the last eight.

The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide a $170 million loan to build an artificial intelligence education center in Tanzania, marking the first AI project financed through South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation …

Brent crude plunged nearly 9% overnight to below US$100 a barrel as US midterm results raised hopes of an end to the Iran war.