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The ruling People Power Party may shift its stance on its group boycott and allow a free vote, as some young conservative politicians signal their intent to participate in the second impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. After the previous scrapped impeachment vote on Dec. 7, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung announced the following day that he would continue to hold Yoon accountable for insurrection following his martial law decree
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Prosecutors accelerate martial law probe
South Korean prosecutors filed an arrest warrant for former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, accusing him of collaborating with President Yoon Suk Yeol to orchestrate an insurrection in the controversial Dec. 3 martial law declaration. This marks a significant development in the investigation, as prosecutors identify Yoon as the central figure behind the alleged coup attempt. Kim, summoned by the special prosecution investigation team for questioning on insurrection, abuse of power and other char
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Austin reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to S. Korea, Japan, says US 'clear-eyed' about N.K., China threats
Dec. 10, 2024
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Culture minister urges opposition to halt impeachment of Cabinet ministers
Dec. 10, 2024
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Newlywed couples fall below 1m for first time
Dec. 10, 2024
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Lawsuit eyes W100,000 per person in damage compensation from Yoon
Dec. 10, 2024
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Adult politicians may be divided, but teen leaders speak with one voice: Yoon out
Dec. 10, 2024
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A Korean teacher declared 'martial law' in class. Students rose up in response
Dec. 10, 2024
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Business
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Crypto tax postponed again: Why Korea remains a rare case
Amid the rapidly expanding global virtual asset market, South Korea has decided to push back cryptocurrency trading taxation until 2027. On Tuesday, the National Assembly passed a revised Income Tax Act, which includes a two-year delay on taxing income from virtual asset trading, initially planned for implementation next month. The original plan proposed a 22 percent tax on annual crypto income exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,750) starting in January 2022 but has been delayed three times due to po
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Passage of budget bill may relieve uncertainties
Dec. 10, 2024
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Hana Financial reassures foreign investors amid political unrest
Dec. 10, 2024
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Doosan's restructuring plan falls apart
Dec. 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Sound of tomorrow
Dec. 10, 2024
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MBK proposes stock split for Korea Zinc
Dec. 10, 2024
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Samsung, SK’s investment blitz in US hit by soaring won-dollar rate
Dec. 10, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Speak or not to speak? K-pop stars face dilemma amid national crisis
After the shocking but brief martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 3, several celebrities, including K-pop singers, have voiced — or at least hinted at — their stance on the ongoing political crisis. Speaking out on political matters has long been a taboo for idols, whose freedom of expression is often tightly controlled by their agencies. However, with the rise of social media and the globalization of K-pop, the question emerges: Should K-pop singers be restricted
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Shares linked to Lee Jung-jae soar following 'Squid Game' Golden Globe nomination
Dec. 10, 2024
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Woman who helped those in need for 20 years dies, donates organs to 4
Dec. 10, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Jeju Biennale is at crossroad: artistic director Lee Jong-hoo
Dec. 10, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Ock Joo-hyun and Frank Wildhorn: Soulful composer meets his soulful singer in ‘Mata Hari’
Dec. 10, 2024
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'Squid Game' nominated for Golden Globes, even before release
Dec. 10, 2024
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Jeju Biennale shows stories of 'drift' from across the world
Dec. 10, 2024
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