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The opposition’s move to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol has gained momentum, since his surprise declaration of martial law late Tuesday. The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea has accused him of committing a crime similar to treason or insurrection, which is grounds for impeachment. The Constitution protects presidents from civil lawsuits and criminal charges unless they are convicted of treason. Here are the three possible scenarios that could unfold following the opposition-led A
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Protests sweep South Korea as calls for Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation intensify
Mass protests and calls for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol are spreading across South Korea, with citizens from diverse sectors -- including education, religion, NGOs and the arts -- staging candlelight vigils and rallies denouncing his controversial declaration of martial law. This marks the largest nationwide candlelight protest movement since the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye in 2016. The wave of dissent has been particularly pronounced among university students an
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Subway workers' strike averted after last-minute deal with management
Dec. 6, 2024
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State Dept. says S. Korea-US alliance 'transcends any particular president'
Dec. 6, 2024
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Austin has 'no plans' to travel to S. Korea after martial law episode: US official
Dec. 6, 2024
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South Korea says 'necessary communication' taking place with US after Campbell remarks
Dec. 5, 2024
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Some train, subway lines disrupted amid railway workers' strike
Dec. 5, 2024
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6 Constitutional Court justices sufficient to carry out trial, says acting chief
Dec. 5, 2024
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Business
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SK reshuffles leadership for chip, US teams
SK Group, the country's second-largest conglomerate, carried out a relatively modest year-end reshuffle Thursday, focusing largely on organizational restructuring to boost core competence under the three key themes, technology, field expertise and global presence. With the goal to enhance its US presence, the conglomerate appointed a former chief of the US Trade Representative to oversee government relations at SK Americas. The group also sought for restructuring of SK hynix, its lucrative
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Top economic officials say market 'largely stabilized' following martial law debacle
Dec. 6, 2024
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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 6th month in October
Dec. 6, 2024
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Seoul shares open higher; impeachment vote result eyed
Dec. 6, 2024
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Citibank Korea hosts annual seminar on digital finance
Dec. 5, 2024
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SK Discovery gets finance expert as new CEO
Dec. 5, 2024
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Seoul shares down for 2nd day as impeachment vote looms over Yoon's botched martial law
Dec. 5, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Ador files legal action to confirm validity of contract with NewJeans
Ador filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court Tuesday to confirm the validity of its exclusive contract with NewJeans which the group claimed to have terminated, the company said on Thursday. The agency said it deemed it necessary to take this step to affirm that exclusive contracts cannot be unilaterally terminated based on individual claims, ensuring clarity for the artists and other stakeholders involved. “This decision was not made lightly,” the agency said in a stat
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[Well-curated] Book fest at Seoul Forest, espresso bar and Christmas markets
Dec. 6, 2024
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Dec. 6, 2024
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Dec. 6, 2024
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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
Dec. 6, 2024
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Culture Minister Yu In-chon urges focus on cultural goals amid crisis, resumes activities
Dec. 5, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Gong Yoo of 'The Trunk' says he wanted to explore darker sides of love
Dec. 5, 2024
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