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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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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 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 distressing s
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South Korean Cabinet vote ends martial law
Dec. 4, 2024
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Full text of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol agreeing to lift martial law
Dec. 4, 2024
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Citizens call for Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment after martial law revoked
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Assembly speaker declares martial law as invalid
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Legal experts: Martial law 'clearly illegal,' violent enforcement punishable
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Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung calls martial law declaration 'unconstitutional'
Dec. 4, 2024
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Business
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Korean won hits 2-year low after Yoon declares martial law
The Korean won fell to a two-year low against the US dollar after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law late Tuesday. The Korean currency weakened as much as 1.4 percent and touched 1,430 won per dollar during the nighttime offshore trading. The decline followed a late-night television address by President Yoon, who claimed the move was necessary to protect the country from "anti-state" forces. The Korean won sharply dropped right after Yoon’s declaration at arou
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Korea's stock markets to open as usual
Dec. 4, 2024
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Wednesday's stock market operation undecided: KRX
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Finance minister to convene emergency meeting on martial law declaration
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Korea's cypto prices plunge, exchanges paralyzed amid martial law declaration
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Korean Air to finalize controlling-share acquisition of Asiana Airlines next week
Dec. 3, 2024
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Kia targets annual sales, operating profit margin of over 10% for next 3 yrs
Dec. 3, 2024
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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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[Herald Review] ‘One Win,’ a refreshing addition to sports film genre
Dec. 3, 2024
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Line Cultural Foundation opens exhibition space to support visual artists in Seoul
Dec. 3, 2024
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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
Dec. 3, 2024
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KTO brings global payment apps to local markets for tourists
Dec. 3, 2024
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'Culinary Class Wars' season 2 seeking applications
Dec. 3, 2024
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