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South Korean news agency

Yonhap News Agency (Korean: 연합뉴스) is a major South Korean news agency. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. Yonhap provides news articles, pictures and other information to newspapers, TV networks and other media in South Korea.

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PSS Blocks Arrest of Impeached South Korean President

On January 4th, South Korea's Presidential Security Service (PSS) blocked the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a six-hour standoff involving approximately 200 people and prompting calls for the PSS chief's a...

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South Korea DP Postpones Impeachment Motion Against Acting President

The South Korean Democratic Party delayed an impeachment motion against acting President Han Duck-soo until Friday, December 29th, pending his decision on Constitutional Court justice appointments by Thursday, stemming from his refusal to enact special counsel bills targeting President Yoon and firs...

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KOSPI Jumps 1.12% on Foreign Investment in Tech Stocks

On December 18th, Seoul's KOSPI index increased by 1.12 percent to 2,484.43, boosted by foreign investors buying tech stocks after a two-day decline; the Korean won strengthened against the US dollar, and bond yields fell.

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South Korean President Impeached After Martial Law Declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, which was met with widespread public outrage and led to a 204-85 parliamentary vote in favor of impeachment, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo taking over as acting p...

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South Korea-U.S. Alliance Remains Strong Despite Impeachment

Acting President Han Duck-soo held phone calls with U.S. President Biden and USFK commander General LaCamera on December 15, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, to reaffirm the strong South Korea-U.S. alliance and maintain joint defense posture against potential North Korean provocation...

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached

The South Korean National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024, following his declaration of martial law on December 3rd and subsequent accusations of abuse of power, with five members of his own party joining the opposition to support the motion.

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Legal Challenge Filed Against Detention Warrant for Impeached South Korean President

A Seoul court issued a detention and search warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed December 3rd martial law declaration; his legal team contests the warrant's legality, citing the investigating agency's lack of jurisdiction.

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KOSPI Falls 1.3 Percent Amid U.S. Monetary Policy Concerns

Seoul shares plunged 1.3 percent on December 20th, closing at 2,404.15 on the KOSPI, due to concerns over the U.S. slowing monetary easing and the aftermath of a short-lived martial law declaration in South Korea; the Korean won hit a 15-year low against the U.S. dollar.

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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War

The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...

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200 Russian and North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence estimates that about 200 Russian and North Korean soldiers were killed fighting in combined units against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, with a language barrier reportedly causing friendly fire incidents; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of potenti...

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U.S. Affirms Alliance with South Korea Following President's Impeachment

Following South Korea's National Assembly vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14th, the United States affirmed its commitment to the U.S.-South Korea alliance, expressing support for South Korea's democratic processes and its acting President Han Duck-soo. The impeachment stemmed fro...

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US Offers \$5 Million Reward for Information on North Korean IT Firms

The U.S. State Department is offering a \$5 million reward for information on two North Korean IT firms, Yanbian Silverstar and Volasys Silverstar, and 14 individuals accused of generating \$88 million in illicit revenue through the exploitation of workers and deception of U.S. businesses.

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