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Three-star Army general Yeo In-hyung, former chief of the Defense Counterintelligence Command, is facing growing scrutiny over allegations he played a key role in facilitating the recent martial law declaration. Yeo has denied the accusations, claiming the DCC was unaware of the plans. However, emerging testimony and evidence cast doubt on Yeo’s claims, raising questions about his involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration. Contradicting stories I
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PM regrets failing to stop martial law
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said he opposed President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration on Dec. 3 and regretted he could not keep Yoon's martial law imposition at bay. "Ultimately, I could not stop (the martial law declaration)," Han told lawmakers at the National Assembly's plenary session Wednesday. "I feel regretful and remorseful." Han's remarks preceded the Cabinet members' apology. Han and most other Cabinet members bowed in unison in a sh
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[Contribution] Kazakh-Korean partnership builds on mutual growth, traditional friendship
Dec. 11, 2024
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Yoon conducts legal review of martial law decree: ex-defense minister
Dec. 11, 2024
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Yoon's office hands over 'very limited' documents to block police raid
Dec. 11, 2024
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What if martial law had not been aborted?
Dec. 11, 2024
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Foreign minister admits not taking US ambassador's call on martial law night
Dec. 11, 2024
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Embassies deny report it will boycott 2025 APEC Summit
Dec. 11, 2024
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Business
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Choi, Yellen reaffirm ‘strong’ Seoul-Washington ties
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok held a video conference with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Tuesday to reaffirm the two countries' bilateral relationship amid political turmoil grappling South Korea’s capital market, according to the ministry. The meeting, requested by the Korean side, lasted around 25 minutes, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said through a press release on the following day. The meeting follows Choi’s letter sent to Yellen on Dec. 4, in the aftermath of
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LG CNS rating outlook upgraded ahead of IPO
Dec. 11, 2024
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KDI chief downplays lasting economic impact of martial law
Dec. 11, 2024
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Seoul shares surge over 1% as martial law investigation accelerates
Dec. 11, 2024
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Korean Air completes W1.8tr merger with Asiana Airlines after 4 years
Dec. 11, 2024
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Production disruptions loom at Kia plants
Dec. 11, 2024
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OCI Energy to supply solar power to San Antonio for 20 years
Dec. 11, 2024
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Life&Culture
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'Literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life': Han Kang
In a historic night for South Korea, Han Kang received the Nobel medal and diploma from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during the award ceremony held at the Concert Hall in Stockholm. "Just as inevitably, the work of reading and writing literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life. I would like to share the meaning of this award, which is for literature, with you -- standing here together," said Han in English during her acceptance speech at the banquet following the a
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[Herald Gallery] Serenity 24-002-007
Dec. 11, 2024
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Evolution of Korean and Chinese ink paintings on display at MMCA
Dec. 11, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Chung Myung-whun’s featured violinist Lee Soo-been strives for consistent greatness
Dec. 11, 2024
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Porcelain on show exhibits power of characters
Dec. 11, 2024
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Film on 1979 coup sees surge in viewers amid political unrest
Dec. 11, 2024
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Hue for the year ahead? It's Mocha Mousse
Dec. 11, 2024
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