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Seoul Stocks Dive On South Korea Woes As Asian Markets Struggle

The retreat came on a tough day for Asian markets despite another record on Wall Street, though Hong Kong bounced in the afternoon after China said it would adopt a looser approach to monetary policy.

Latin Times

South Korea Imposes Travel Ban On President Amid Investigation

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces travel ban and impeachment threats amid rebellion allegations and political tensions in South Korea.

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South Korea's Democracy Prevails Against Martial Law Threat

South Korea's response to President Yoon's martial law declaration showcases the resilience of democracy in the face of authoritarian threats.

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'I Voted For The People': S. Korea MP Defied Party To Try Impeach President

As South Korean lawmakers tried to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ruling party MPs stormed out of the chamber to thwart the effort -- except for Ahn Cheol-soo.

International Business Times

Seven crew members dead as South Korea fishing boat capsizes

Search and rescue underway to find one missing Indonesian crew member

The Independent UK

South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon as leadership crisis grows

Overseas travel ban has been issued against the embattled leader after his short-lived attempt to enforce martial law.

Al Jazeera

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Travel Ban

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces political crisis with travel ban and insurrection charges after failed martial law attempt.

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South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of ‘second coup’

Yoon Suk Yeol subjected to travel ban after his party’s boycott of impeachment vote condemned by opposition

The Guardian - UK

Travel ban on South Korea’s Yoon amid investigation into his martial law decree

Yoon Suk Yeol still the commander-in-chief of South Korea‘s military, defence ministry says

The Independent UK

S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law

Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world." cdl/ceb/pdw

International Business Times

Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7

A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire departments

The Independent UK

South Korean Special Forces Commander Apologizes For Parliament Incident

South Korea's special forces commander apologizes for ordering troops to storm National Assembly during martial law, sparking investigations and political ...

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Stock market today: Asian shares slide, with Korean benchmark down 2.5%, after Wall St hits records

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark down 2.3%, after U.S. stocks rose to records on Friday

The Independent UK

Seoul Stocks Drop On S.Korea Woes; Most Asian Markets Rise

South Korean stocks fell more than one percent Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon Suk Yeol averted impeachment following his brief imposition of martial law last week.

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South Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

Yonhap news agency says police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

TechRadar

North Korean hackers target South Korea with Internet Explorer vulnerabilities to deploy RokRAT malware

North Korean hacker intensifies cyber-espionage efforts by targeting media organizations and experts in South Korean affairs.

The Conversation

Market-driven approaches to plastic pollution won’t end inequalities – and waste pickers are speaking up

In Busan, South Korea, talks on a global treaty on plastic pollution, which were held from November 25 to December 1, ended in failure. Negotiations are due to resume at a later date.

The Independent UK

South Korea prosecutors name president Yoon Suk Yeol as suspect in treason investigation

Yoon’s defence minister, who is accused of suggesting the idea of imposing martial law to him, has been arrested

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Former South Korean Defense Minister Detained Over Martial Law

Former South Korean Defense Minister detained for recommending martial law to President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to political turmoil and calls for accountab...

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: from South Korea to Romania, the young are battling to defend democracy

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard

The Independent UK

South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition, reports say

News reports say South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol

International Business Times

South Korea Ex-defence Chief Reportedly Arrested As President Hangs On

South Korea's former defence minister was arrested Sunday, local media reported, a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over his calamitous attempt to impose martial law.

The Independent UK

Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers

South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of writing and her evolution as a writer — all the way back to when she was 8 years old

The Independent UK

South Korean president survives martial law impeachment vote after ruling party’s MPs boycott

Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation and the world when he gave the military sweeping emergency powers

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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Attempt After Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoids impeachment after failed martial law attempt, facing opposition and protests. Uncertainty surrounds his preside...

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