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Troops deployed for martial law returned to their bases as President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to lift the martial law he declared about six hours ago late Tuesday. According to the South Korean military, all troops had been called back to their bases as of 4:22 a.m. Wednesday. The South Korean military added it continued to maintain high vigilance and that nothing unusual was observed in North Korea.
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National
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Ruling party chair urges President Yoon Suk Yeol to dismiss defense minister
Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the ruling People Power Party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to immediately dismiss the minister of national defense, who recommended the declaration of martial law. The former justice minister said all officials accountable for the crisis must face serious consequences, stressing that the president himself should be able to provide a detailed explanation of the situation. "As the ruling party, we deeply apologize to the public for this di
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Yoon Suk Yeol postpones meeting on drug control
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[Graphic News] 60% of job seekers in S. Korea ‘passive’: survey
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South Korean Cabinet votes to end martial law
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Full text of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol agreeing to lift martial law
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Citizens call for Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment after martial law revoked
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Business
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Korea's stock markets to open as usual
South Korea's bourse operator Korea Exchange has decided to open stock markets as usual amid concerns over market volatility induced by President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of an emergency martial law declaration. Stock market indicators, which plummeted due to President Yoon's sudden declaration, showed slight stabilization after parliament voted in favor of a motion demanding the lifting of martial law. As of 2:30 am, the Kospi 200 overnight futures and options index stood at 322.80, dow
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Seoul workers at global firms heave sigh of relief
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Seoul shares open lower after short-lived martial law attempt
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South Korea’s largest labor union launches indefinite strike, calls for president’s resignation
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Wednesday's stock market operation undecided: KRX
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Korean won hits 2-year low after Yoon declares martial law
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Finance minister to convene emergency meeting on martial law declaration
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Life&Culture
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What to expect from Han Kang's Nobel week
With the awarding ceremony just one week away, Han Kang, the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature, is about to embark on a monumental week of events in Stockholm and Oslo. A series of official events -- including press conferences, lectures and readings -- will take place as part of Nobel Week, running from Friday to Dec. 12. The highlight will be Tuesday's ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall, where the Swedish Academy will present medals and diplomas to laureates in fi
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‘Jang-making’ gets UNESCO recognition
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[Herald Review] ‘One Win,’ a refreshing addition to sports film genre
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Line Cultural Foundation opens exhibition space to support visual artists in Seoul
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Disney+ series 'Light Shop' hopes to replicate success of 'Moving'
Dec. 3, 2024
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Interactive ceramics exhibit opens in Gwangju
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KTO brings global payment apps to local markets for tourists
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