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Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues
Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank…
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(LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…
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Gwangju Uprising distortions still prevalent despite punishment law
in News
With the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising falling on Monday, false claims about the pro-democracy movement, including…
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DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?
DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border? I was born in Seoul Korea…
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Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches
A proposed South Korean bill that would sanction religious groups accused of systematic political intervention has sparked a fierce backlash…
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Cabinet approves motion to amend some texts in Constitution
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The Cabinet approved a motion Monday to amend some texts in the Constitution, setting the stage for the National Assembly…
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People Power Party Drafts Resolution Apologizing for Martial Law, Distancing From Yoon
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South Korea’s 2024 martial law crisis being adapted for big screen
A film tentatively titled “Martial Law 12.3,” which would be the first narrative feature based on former President Yoon Suk…
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Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll
President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 67 percent, marking its highest level since he took office last June,…
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Ex-President Yoon set to receive 1st verdict on martial law bid
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Former interior minister sentenced to 7 years over role in martial law decree
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Ex-drone commander removed from office over martial law involvement
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The former chief of the Drone Operations Command has been removed from office Thursday in disciplinary action over his involvement…
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About 180 military personnel identified as involved in Yoon’s martial law bid
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Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약
Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…
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(2nd LD) Ruling party proposes merger with minor Rebuilding Korea Party ahead of local elections | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) — The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday proposed merging with the minor…
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[Exclusive] The 3 Major Special Prosecution Team, Which Spent 21 Billion Won, Refuse to Submit Detailed Budget Records… Claiming “It Will Hinder the Prosecution” | [단독] 210억 쓴 3대 특검, 예산 세부 내역 제출 거부…“공소 유지에 지장”
![[Exclusive] The 3 Major Special Prosecution Team, Which Spent 21 Billion Won, Refuse to Submit Detailed Budget Records… Claiming “It Will Hinder the Prosecution” | [단독] 210억 쓴 3대 특검, 예산 세부 내역 제출 거부…“공소 유지에 지장”](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAANgAAACKAQAAAADgHbm8AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAaSURBVEjH7cEBAQAAAIIg/69uSEABAADArwEPGAABlX/8QgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==)
[Herald Economy = Reporter Kim A-rin] The Special Prosecutor team led by Min Jung-ki, which investigated various allegations related to…
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Special prosecution formally seeks death penalty for Yoon Seok Yeol (former pres.)
There was considerable debate and discussion over whether the special prosecution investigating former president Yoon Seok Yeol’s misdeeds (ex: 2024…
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New Assembly takes up anti-discrimination bill, reigniting equality debate – The Korea Times
Revised bill seeks to add class-action powers and protect more workers Korea has seen the formal introduction of a comprehensive…
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22nd National Assembly: Widening Ideological Gap Between Major Parties… Even “Hardline” Image Members are Moderate | 22대 국회, 더 벌어진 거대 양당 이념성향···이미지만 ‘강성’인 온건파도
Measurements of ideology scores based on the voting records of National Assembly members reveal that polarization is intensifying, with the…
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Government Misses Defense Payments Despite Massive Borrowing from Bank of Korea
The government’s failure to pay some defense costs on time last year has come under scrutiny as it was revealed…
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What name is it this time? People’s Power Party slammed for yet another name change as “fake shutdown” | 이번엔 또 어떤 이름? 또 간판 바꾸는 국힘 “위장폐업” 비판
The People Power Party, which has failed to properly reform itself after the December 3 insurrection crisis, has decided to…
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Emergency Measures by FX Authorities as Exchange Rate Returns to Martial Law Levels: “Expansion of Forward FX Position”
The government will partially ease the regulations on forward foreign exchange position, which is one of the tools for managing…
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Ex-Defense Intelligence chief Noh Sang-won sentenced to 2 years over martial law probe
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(2nd LD) Special counsel concludes ex-President Yoon began martial law preparations before October 2023
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) — Former President Yoon Suk Yeol began preparations for his short-lived imposition of martial law in…
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‘Yoon Seokyeol Underwear Performance’… Painter Jeong Taegwan Holds Martial Law One Year Special Exhibition on SNS
https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/area/honam/1232394.html Artist Jeong Taegwan, who has criticized the reality of the Yoon Seokyeol administration through his paintings, is holding an…
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Opposition steps up Lee attacks as anniversary of martial law nears
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[Exclusive] Months before martial law, Yoon alluded to siccing military on lawmakers
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Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (second from right) pose for a photo with other policymakers after a…
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Won tumbles to last year’s political crisis level; BOK chief vows to intervene if needed
The won closed at a seven-month low versus the US dollar on Wednesday in Seoul The South Korean won slid…
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[Editorial] Boozing, luxe gifts, playing royalty: Yoon and Kim must pay for privatizing power
As investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee continue, the public is learning in detail just…
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Story Preview: The Crisis That Can Save Us
Hello r/Korea – I’m an American that lived in Korea for about 5 years. I am a writer, and I’m…
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BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched
BP is a British multinational oil and gas company (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BP plc., a British multinational oil…
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Korea risks hitting rate floor, nullifying monetary policy: BOK governor
Bank of Korea Governor Ree Chang-yong (left) speaks with Kristalina Georgieva, head of the IMF, at the 12th annual Michel…
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Korea risks hitting rate floor, nullifying monetary policy: BOK governor
Bank of Korea Governor Ree Chang-yong (left) speaks with Kristalina Georgieva, head of the IMF, at the 12th annual Michel…
![[Exclusive] The 3 Major Special Prosecution Team, Which Spent 21 Billion Won, Refuse to Submit Detailed Budget Records… Claiming “It Will Hinder the Prosecution” | [단독] 210억 쓴 3대 특검, 예산 세부 내역 제출 거부…“공소 유지에 지장”](https://openkorea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dsKG3s-we3ao0xTBfP2o6lq_1SodoTCYB52Njhy4YrA-zwyIb7.jpg)
