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South Korea Opposition Seeks Impeachment Of Acting Leader

South Korea's political turmoil continues as the opposition seeks impeachment of acting leader Han Duck-soo, raising concerns of instability and regional i...

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South Korean Opposition Postpones Decision To Impeach Acting President

South Korea's opposition said Tuesday it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week.

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South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president

Following impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo.

Al Jazeera

The Real-life Violence That Inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney -- the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama.

International Business Times

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says

South Korea says Pyongyang has expressed intention of providing Russia with suicide drones

The Independent UK

Here's when the Samsung Galaxy S25 could go on sale – though expect to pay more

Two new reports out of South Korea give us some more unconfirmed information about these phones.

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South Korean opposition party threatens to impeach acting president over martial law counsel

Democractic party leader says ‘delays show that prime minister has no intention of complying with constitution’

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 North Korean military casualties in Ukraine war, says South Korea

Claims underline risks posed to North’s untested armed forces amid reports regime could send reinforcements

The Guardian - UK

4B: how South Korean women are leading a radical movement against misogyny

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sparked fears about the future for women’s rights in the US. Trump has a long history of misogyny and has boasted about his role in shaping the court that overturned women’s constitutional right to an abortion in 2022. His victory thus, unsurprisingly,…

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Russia-Ukraine war: North Korea preparing to send more troops to Russia, says South Korea – as it happened

Troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to be shipped to Russia to support war against Ukraine, say Seoul’s joint chiefs of staff

The Guardian - UK

'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk

The Independent UK

As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.

Al Jazeera

Squid Game is back and dialling up the gore: ‘There is more blood this time, I promise’

Korean hellfest Squid Game arrived in 2021, and swiftly became Netflix’s biggest ever show. Now comes season two, darker and funnier than before. Its creator and star talk dental disasters – and what it’s like to be a Jedi

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The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Has a Front Center Seat

When Hyundai previewed the new Palisade earlier this month, it mentioned a nine-seat version. However, the initial images only showed the front center console folded. Fresh photos of the fullsize SUV reveal how three people will sit in the front, with a narrow center seat like you'll find in some…

The Guardian - UK

Squid Game to The Road Trip: the seven best shows to stream this week

The smash-hit Korean drama is back at long last – and there’s a funny, spicy romcom to tuck into. Plus: lots more crackers to catch up with over Christmas

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South Korean Investigators Seek To Question Impeached President

South Korean investigators pursue impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration. Yoon faces allegations of abuse of authority and orchestr...

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South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

South Korean investigators on Friday pressed ahead with their probe into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, issuing another summons demanding that he appear for questioning on Christmas Day, despite his continued refusal to cooperate

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K-pop hits become anthems of South Korea’s protests against President Yoon

When South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted to institute martial law in early December, the public responded with massive protests. These protests have continued across the country. On December 14, for example, an estimated 1 million people gathered outside the National Assembly in the capital, Seoul, as lawmakers convened…

International Business Times

'At Least 100 North Koreans Killed' Fighting For Russia: Seoul

At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.

The Conversation

YouTube populists are driving South Korea’s political instability. It’s a warning for the rest of the world’s democracies

In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on North Koreans dying for Russia: an alarming alliance gains strength

Editorial: For Pyongyang, dead soldiers are a price worth paying for the rewards of friendship with Moscow

The Independent UK

South Korea prosecutors detain shaman over ‘links to Yoon’s presidential campaign’

Shaman who is believed to have close ties with Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady to be investigated for corruption

The Conversation

South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached – here’s what will happen next

South Korea’s National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, December 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country’s constitutional history.

Al Jazeera

Who is Kim Keon-hee, described as South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’?

The country’s first lady has been accused of corruption and stock price manipulation in the past.

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