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South Korea’s 3rd spy satellite successfully launched into orbit

South Korea’s 3rd spy satellite successfully launched into orbit

22 Dec 2024

South Korea successfully placed into orbit its third homegrown spy satellite launched from a US space centre Saturday, the defence ministry said. Yonhap News Agency reported that a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite normally lifted off at 8:34 p.m. (Korean time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Legal Action Over Martial Law Attempt

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Legal Action Over Martial Law Attempt

18 Dec 2024

South Korean prosecutors have summoned President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning regarding his failed attempt to impose martial law. They have asked him to appear by Saturday. If he refuses to cooperate, prosecutors may issue an arrest warrant, according to Yonhap news agency. First Summons Rejected Investigators delivered the summons...

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Who Is Han Duck-Soo And Can He Lead South Korea Out Of Its Political Crisis?

Who Is Han Duck-Soo And Can He Lead South Korea Out Of Its Political Crisis?

14 Dec 2024

Who is Han Duck-soo?  Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea's acting president after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, is a seasoned technocrat with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Known for his rationality and diplomatic acumen, Han, 75, has held key positions under five different...

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South Korea: Ruling Party Endorses Impeachment Push As President Yeol Resists Resignation

South Korea: Ruling Party Endorses Impeachment Push As President Yeol Resists Resignation

12 Dec 2024

South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP) has now supported efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law, which triggered a political crisis and widespread public outrage, CNN reported on Thursday. The decision came shortly before Yoon gave a defiant speech in which he...

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“Fight Until The End”: South Korean President Vows To Defend His Office Amid Impeachment Push

“Fight Until The End”: South Korean President Vows To Defend His Office Amid Impeachment Push

12 Dec 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to “fight until the end” in response to the growing efforts to remove him from office following his brief imposition of martial law. Speaking during a televised address on Thursday, Yoon has come in defence of his controversial decision last week, describing...

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North Korea Slams South Korea As ‘Gangster Nation’ After Yoon’s Martial Law

North Korea Slams South Korea As ‘Gangster Nation’ After Yoon’s Martial Law

11 Dec 2024

North Korea has finally spoken regarding the political crisis in South Korea, sharply condemning President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent attempt to impose martial law. The statement, issued by the state-run KCNA news agency, characterized Yoon’s actions as “unleashing a dictatorship” and likened him to a “puppet” in crisis. The regime...

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South Korea Political Crisis: Yoon Faces Resignation Talks Amid Martial Law Scandal

South Korea Political Crisis: Yoon Faces Resignation Talks Amid Martial Law Scandal

10 Dec 2024

People Power Party (PPP), South Korea ruling party is in talks over President Yoon Suk Yeol potential resignation as early as February, following his controversial declaration of martial law that triggered a nation-wide crisis. The ruling party is also discussing holding a snap election in April or May, according to...

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South Korea’s Ruling Party Leaders In Crisis As Majority Boycotts Yoon Impeachment Vote

South Korea’s Ruling Party Leaders In Crisis As Majority Boycotts Yoon Impeachment Vote

07 Dec 2024

In a dramatic development, lawmakers from South Korea's ruling People’s Power Party (PPP) walked out of parliament during a vote on two key bills, including one calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment motion was filed by opposition parties after Yoon declared an ill-conceived martial law...

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South Korean Film Industry Unites to Demand President Yoon’s Removal and Arrest

South Korean Film Industry Unites to Demand President Yoon’s Removal and Arrest

07 Dec 2024

The South Korean film industry, represented by director Bong Joon Ho and actor Moon So-ri, released a forceful statement Friday demanding that President Yoon Suk Yeol be suspended, impeached, and arrested. The statement was signed by 2,518 members of the South Korean film community, endorsed by 77 film organisations, including...

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Nepal officially joins BRI; South Korea announces and retracts martial law

Nepal officially joins BRI; South Korea announces and retracts martial law

07 Dec 2024

This week remained dynamic in the global affairs. Amid the intensification of conflict in the Levant region, India’s security concerns amplified after the news related to Nepal officially becoming a participant in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) broke. Also, the week observed announcement of Martial Law in South Korea...

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