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Former South Korean Commander Denies Role in Martial Law Imposition

Seoul, January 23 (IANS) – Lee Jin-woo, the former chief of South Korea's Capital Defence Command, has denied any wrongdoing in relation to his involvement in the controversial martial law…

admin January 23, 2025

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South Korea Announces Airport Safety Overhaul After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

On January 22, the South Korean government announced a comprehensive plan to address safety risks at airports following the deadly Jeju Air accident that occurred on December 29, which claimed…

admin January 22, 2025

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Detained South Korean President Yoon Defends Impeachment at Constitutional Court

Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently detained, appeared at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to attend the trial deliberating his impeachment over his brief…

admin January 21, 2025

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South Korea Seeks Talks with New Doctors’ Head Amid Medical Reform Deadlock

Seoul, Jan 9 (IANS) South Korea's health ministry expressed hopes on Thursday to engage in talks with the new president of the country's leading doctors' organization, following a prolonged deadlock…

admin January 9, 2025

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South Korean Police Track President Yoon Amid Fleeing Rumors

Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) – South Korea's police have confirmed they are tracking the location of President Yoon Suk Yeol amidst growing rumors that he may have fled his official…

admin January 8, 2025

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Top Military Officials Indicted in Failed South Korea Martial Law Attempt

Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) — South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted Major General Moon Sang-ho, the head of Defence Intelligence, for allegedly playing a pivotal role in the attempted imposition…

admin January 6, 2025

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South Korea Grapples with Aviation Disaster Amid Political Turmoil

The recent tragic crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in Muan has sent shockwaves through South Korea, which is already dealing with political instability following the successive impeachments of…

admin December 30, 2024

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Finance minister silent on martial law probe amid speculation on acting president’s role

Sejong, Dec 23 (IANS) South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Monday declined to comment on an ongoing investigation over the martial law debacle amid the main opposition Democratic Party's…

Admin December 23, 2024

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Police question acting President Han in martial law probe

Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) South Korean Police said they have questioned acting President Han Duck-soo over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched imposition of martial law early this…

Admin December 21, 2024

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Martial law commander arrested over alleged insurrection

Seoul, Dec 17 (IANS) South Korea's Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su, who served as the chief commander during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, was…

Admin December 17, 2024

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South Korea inks MOU with Poland on financial cooperation

Seoul, Nov 13 (IANS) South Korea inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with Poland on expanding financial cooperation and asked the Eastern European country to help South Korean…

Admin November 13, 2024

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South Korea: Arrest warrant issued for battery maker CEO over deadly plant fire

Seoul, Aug 29 (IANS) A South Korean court issued a warrant to arrest the chief executive of lithium battery maker Aricell in connection with June's deadly fire that claimed 23…

Admin August 29, 2024