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South Korean Opposition Stages Hunger Strike Over Yoon’s Impeachment

Seoul, March 11 (IANS) – A group of South Korean opposition lawmakers initiated a hunger strike on Tuesday, calling for the Constitutional Court to officially remove impeached President Yoon Suk…

admin March 11, 2025

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South Korea to Suspend Medical School Quota Increase if Students Return

The South Korean government has announced a conditional decision to suspend its previously proposed plan to increase medical school admissions, in an effort to resolve the ongoing healthcare crisis. Education…

admin March 7, 2025

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PPP Leadership to Meet Park Geun-hye Ahead of Impeachment Ruling on President Yoon

In a significant political development, the leadership of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) is set to pay a courtesy visit to former President Park Geun-hye on Monday. The…

admin March 3, 2025

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Chung Mong-Joon Proposes Asian NATO and Tactical Nuclear Redeployment in South Korea

Seoul, February 18 (IANS) — Chung Mong-Joon, founder and honorary chair of the Asian Institute for Policy Studies and former South Korean politician, has proposed the establishment of an "Asian…

admin February 18, 2025

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Trump to Announce Tariffs on Imported Cars, Impacting South Korea

US President Donald Trump is set to announce tariffs on imported cars on April 2, which could significantly impact the South Korean automotive industry. Trump, who has utilized tariffs as…

Admin February 15, 2025

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South Korea Responds to U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Economic Uncertainty

Seoul, February 14 (IANS) – South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sang-mok, addressed concerns over the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's newly introduced "reciprocal" tariffs, emphasizing that while the…

admin February 14, 2025

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South Korea Calls for Renewed Talks on Medical Reform

Seoul, Feb 13 (IANS) — South Korea’s Second Vice Health Minister, Park Min-soo, has called upon the medical community to reengage in discussions with the government to resolve the ongoing…

admin February 13, 2025

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South Korean Acting President Grilled Over Martial Law Memo and Controversial Decisions

South Korean Acting President Grilled Over Martial Law Controversy Seoul, Feb 6 (IANS) – South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok faced intense questioning on Thursday at a special parliamentary committee…

admin February 6, 2025

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Yoon Suk Yeol Calls for Unity Amid Detention and Ongoing Investigations

Seoul, February 3 (IANS) – Detained South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a significant meeting with key figures from the ruling People Power Party (PPP), calling for unity within…

admin February 3, 2025

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South Korean Cabinet Rejects Opposition Bill for Special Counsel Probe into President Yoon

Seoul, January 31 (IANS) – In a significant political development, South Korea’s Cabinet has called on the National Assembly to reconsider an opposition-proposed bill that would establish a special counsel…

admin January 31, 2025

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Yoon Defends Martial Law Decision Amid Legal Crisis and Opposition Criticism

Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) – Amid ongoing legal challenges, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has publicly defended his controversial decision to declare martial law in December 2023, following his…

admin January 28, 2025

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South Korea’s CIO Transfers Investigation of President Yoon to Prosecutors

Seoul, Jan 23 (IANS) – South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) has transferred its investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged attempt to declare martial law to…

admin January 23, 2025