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Three people dead after fishing ship capsizes off South Korean island

The ship was carrying 22 people, out of which three people were found by the rescue teams in a state of cardiac arrest

The Independent UK

South Korea In Political Crisis After President Resists Arrest

South Korea's political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted arrest over a failed martial law decree days before the warrant expires.

International Business Times

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France

The Independent UK

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A toddler, a student, a family of nine: who were the victims of Jeju Air flight 7C2216?

The 179 people who died were aged between three and 78 and came from South Korea and Thailand

The Guardian - AU

President Biden Awards Medal Of Honor To Seven US Soldiers

President Biden awards Medal of Honor to US Army soldiers for extraordinary valor in Korean and Vietnam Wars, highlighting selfless service and sacrifice.

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First look Hyundai Ioniq 9 prototype: Seven-seat electric SUV set to be a smash hit

New seven-seat SUV takes everything its sister car, the Kia EV9, does and does it better. It’ll be on sale in late 2025, but we’ve driven an early prototype

The Independent UK

South Korea: failed arrest of impeached president sets stage for more turmoil in 2025

It was a tumultuous end to 2024 for South Korea. On December 14, the country’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Then, just two weeks later, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach his replacement, Han Duck-soo, accusing him of colluding with his predecessor.

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South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency Fails To Detain Impeached President

South Korea's anti-corruption agency's failed attempt to detain the impeached president highlights challenges in holding powerful figures accountable amids...

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Arrest standoff shows defiance of impeached South Korean president

Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ as he resists attempts to hold him accountable amid political crisis

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Arrest of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol fails amid security force standoff

Anti-corruption officials say they were blocked by 200 presidential personnel. Plus, FBI says New Orleans terror suspect acted alone

The Guardian - UK

Blinken To Visit South Korea With Eye On Political Crisis

South Korea is a key security ally for Washington but the country has been wracked by a crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law decree on December 3.

International Business Times

Dozens rescued after fire breaks out at commercial building in South Korea

More than 100 firefighters and 40 vehicles were deployed

The Independent UK

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol evades arrest after six-hour standoff

Impeached leader’s security prevent police from executing warrant to detain him for questioning over last month’s martial law decree

The Independent UK

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted

Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by country’s airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash.

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The Guardian - UK

Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Officials entered the presidential compound to find themselves blocked by troops under the control of the presidential security service

International Business Times

Kim Jong Un's Sister Seen With Children In State Media Images

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with two children -- saying they could be hers.

International Business Times

South Korea Begins Lifting Jeju Air Wreckage After Fatal Crash

South Korean investigators on Friday began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed five days ago, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, AFP reporters saw.

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South Korean Investigators Suspend Arrest Warrant For President Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest warrant suspension amid serious accusations, sparking political turmoil.

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The Guardian - AU

Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags

The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movement

International Business Times

South Korea Investigators In Standoff To Arrest President Yoon

Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting president in South Korean history to be arrested if the warrant is carried out.

The Independent UK

South Korea latest: Investigators call off attempt to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol after standoff with his security

Anti-corruption agency expresses ‘serious regret about attitude of suspect who did not respond to a process by law’

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South Korean Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Resists Arrest With Military Block

South Korean investigators have been blocked by a military unit as they attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Al Jazeera

South Korean authorities halt bid to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff

Anticorruption office says executing warrant ‘effectively impossible’ after Yoon’s security team blocks investigators.

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South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office enforces arrest warrant on impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, escalating political ...

International Business Times

Extradited SKorean Crypto 'Genius' In Court To Face US Charges

The South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs appeared in a New York court on Thursday to face fraud charges stemming from the multi-billion-dollar collapse of his cryptocurrency company.

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