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S. Korean Democracy Faces ‘Most Critical Moment’, Opposition Leader Tells AFP
Lawmakers camping out in parliament, hundreds of thousands of protestors expected outside, a landmark vote to impeach the president over martial law — South Korean democracy faces its “most critical…
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South Korean Ruling Party Demands Yoon Step Down
South Korea’s ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. The stunning…
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S. Korean Politician Who Tussled With Soldier Says Felt ‘Fear’
A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier’s gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that…
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Political drama hits South Korean markets with investors likely to stay cautious
NERVOUS investors sold off South Korean heavyweight stocks yesterday after the shock move by the country’s President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday (Dec 3) night to declare martial law. Although the…
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South Korean President Pressed To Resign Over Martial Law Bid
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced demands to resign on Wednesday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law that was voted down by lawmakers and brought thousands of…
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WATCH: Protesters Clash With Police After South Korean President Declares ‘Emergency Martial Law’
Protesters clashed with police after attempting to storm the South Korean Parliament after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday. President Yeol, who is part of the…
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Starbucks Opens Coffee Shop on North Korean Border, Invite Customers to Gawk at Oppressed Villagers
Starbucks has just opened a coffee shop on an observation tower near one of the world’s most heavily armed borders: the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), at the border between North…
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Inside The South Korean Weapons Factory That Could Supply Kyiv
At the outskirts of a South Korean industrial city, workers at a sprawling weapons factory were conducting final-stage testing for a newly built surface-to-air defence system that could, eventually, head…
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N. Korean Leader Orders ‘Mass Production’ Of Suicide Attack Drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of suicide attack drones, state media reported on Friday, after he witnessed a test of the weapons system a…
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South Korean Actor Song Jae Rim Found Dead in Seoul, Mysterious 2-Page Letter Discovered
South Korean actor Song Jae Rim, widely known for his roles in Queen Woo and The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday, November 12, in Seoul. The…
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South Korean Leader Quietly Honing His Golf Skills to Win Over Trump
President Yoon of South Korea began practicing golf again for the first time in eight years to eventually play with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. AFP/Olivier Douliery – Pool/Getty Images The…
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Short Cut To Feminism: How An Assault Changed Korean Woman’s Outlook
Aspiring South Korean writer On Ji-goo never considered herself a feminist but changed her mind after being physically attacked by a man for having short hair. “I know you are…
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Russian Senators To Ratify North Korean Defence Pact
Russian lawmakers will vote Wednesday to ratify a landmark mutual defence pact with North Korea, as the West says Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.…
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South Korean refiners’ losses deepen in Q3, margins set to improve in Q4
SOUTH Korean refiners reported on Monday (Nov 4) sharp losses in the third quarter from oil refining, but expect their margins to recover in the fourth quarter with peak winter…
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Ukraine Says N. Korean Troops Arrived In Russian ‘Combat Zone’
Ukraine said Thursday that North Korean troops have arrived in the “combat zone” in Russia’s Kursk border region, where Moscow has struggled to push back Ukrainian forces for months. North…
