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Korea’s ruling party revives corporate law reform with stricter rules
Democratic Party lawmakers on June 5 applauded after passing three special investigation bills previously vetoed by former President Yoon Suk…
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Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments
The Office of the President raises the presidential flag after Lee Jae-myung as elected as South Korea’s new president Lee…
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South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll
South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…
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NPS yet to schedule external manager selection; PE firms’ fundraising woes deepen
Seoul office of the National Pension Service (File photo) South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension fund,…
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Full text of the Constitutional Court’s reading of the verdict on Yoon’s impeachment/removal
Below is an AI translation of the reading of the verdict, followed by the original Korean text. Thanks to u/Lazy-Bicycle8741…
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court
President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…
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S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4
President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…
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I’ll never understand the korean conservative’s view, are there any like that in other countries?
We can all have different political views and reasons to support certain politicians that’s not new, especially in a democratic…
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Korea’s court reinstates impeached PM Han as acting president
Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the Government Complex Seoul on…
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Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers
EV battery system platform Ultium, jointly developed by LG and GM South Korea, home to the world’s leading battery makers…
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Bank of Korea cuts rates, growth forecast on Trump tariff policy
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks to the press on Feb. 25, 2025, after the central bank cuts interest…
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As a foreigner I had a question about Yoon Suk Yeol’s justification for his actions
Our media only cover the current trial in the broadest of strokes and I had a question about the nitty-gritty.…
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Korean investors abandon savings, stocks for cryptocurrencies
Bithumb customer center Money has rapidly moved to cryptocurrency markets in South Korea amid lower interest rates and lackluster stock…
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The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day
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Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…
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Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party
Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…
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Around 30 PPP lawmakers have gathered at Yoon’s presidential residence to form a “human wall” and to “resist illegal arrest”
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Prosecutor’s Office: Instructions from Yoon: “Even if martial law is voted down, we can declare it 2 or 3 times… continue to proceed”
in CommunityStill in breaking news (속보) status on most outlets: Some include “orders to shoot and break down doors, drag out…
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South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet
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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, was impeached at Parliament on Friday…
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National Election Commission, “Banner Allowed Accusing Ruling Party Lawmakers of Being Accomplices in Insurrection”
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S.Korea’s c.bank chief sees limited impact of political turmoil on economy
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong at a press conference to explain the central bank’s inflation policy on Dec. 18,…
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Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.
in CommunityHope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…
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The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety
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I went to the National Assembly yesterday to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol. I was going to write after yesterday, but…
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Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease
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National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces the parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14, 2024…
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South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch
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Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (left) holds a virtual meeting with executives of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch to disucss Korea’s sovereign…
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Ruling party lawmakers face backlash for boycotting impeachment motion
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S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min
in NewsKorea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…
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S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm
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Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on…
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Army special warfare commander says he defied order to drag out lawmakers
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SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) — The chief of the Army Special Warfare Command said Friday he defied an order from…
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BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum
in NewsBOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks after an emergency meeting with the chiefs of FSS and FSC led by the country’s…
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South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move
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South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…
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Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia
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North Korean former soldier Ryu Seong-hyeon, pictured in Seoul, defected in 2019. Photographs by Tim Franco for WSJ SEOUL—Ryu Seong-hyeon…
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Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal
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Choreography for BTS’ I Need U, jointly created by MVNT co-founder Choi Youngjun (Captured from BTS’ official YouTube) South Korean…
