- February 5th, 2025
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared poised to evade arrest ahead of a critical Monday night deadline, as anti-graft investigators scrambled to extend a warrant that was set to expire at midnight. The embattled former prosecutor has steadfastly...
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On the Korean Peninsula, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, coinciding with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul. The launch, which sent the missile flying over 1,100 kilometers east before it splashed down...
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul late Sunday evening, initiating a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at navigating the political turmoil engulfing South Korea. His visit underscores the Biden administration's commitment to maintaining robust alliances in the Asia-Pacific...
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Amid swirling snowflakes and biting cold, thousands of South Koreans gathered in Seoul on Sunday, January 5, to express their support or opposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces mounting legal troubles after a failed attempt to declare martial...
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South Korea finds itself grappling with political instability as its parliament voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations of insurrection tied to his controversial martial law declaration earlier this month. As tensions mount, both domestically and...
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South Korea's political landscape teeters on the edge of unprecedented change as opposition lawmakers, led by Democratic Party head Lee Jae-myung, prepare to cast their votes on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. The accusations center on Yoon’s controversial...
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South Korea’s political landscape was thrown into turmoil on Friday as opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The bold declaration came a day ahead of a highly anticipated parliamentary...
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South Korea is witnessing an unprecedented political crisis as its Justice Ministry imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday. The ban marks the first time in the nation's history that such restrictions have been placed...
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Asian stocks mirrored a drop on Wall Street as caution dominated the markets ahead of pivotal US jobs data. This data is expected to offer key insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory. A regional equities benchmark slipped 0.2%,...
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