North Korea IT Worker Scheme Generates $88 Million for Weapons Programs
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted in St. Louis for a scheme using thousands of IT workers with false identities to generate over $88 million for North Korea's weapons programs via U.S. companies, involving theft and extortion; the FBI is also targeting domestic enablers.
North Korea IT Worker Scheme Generates $88 Million for Weapons Programs
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted in St. Louis for a scheme using thousands of IT workers with false identities to generate over $88 million for North Korea's weapons programs via U.S. companies, involving theft and extortion; the FBI is also targeting domestic enablers.
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South Korea's Yoon Survives Impeachment Attempt Amidst Political Uncertainty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived a weekend impeachment attempt, but the opposition plans further attempts; the ruling party's unity is uncertain, impacted by public dissatisfaction and the precedent of the 2016 Park Geun-hye impeachment. A potential future election depends on the ruling...
South Korea's Yoon Survives Impeachment Attempt Amidst Political Uncertainty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived a weekend impeachment attempt, but the opposition plans further attempts; the ruling party's unity is uncertain, impacted by public dissatisfaction and the precedent of the 2016 Park Geun-hye impeachment. A potential future election depends on the ruling...
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32% Bias Score
"South Korea Investigates Presidential Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean police searched the presidential complex Wednesday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol's December 3rd attempt to impose martial law, which was met with protests and led to the arrest of several high-ranking officials including the former defense minister, who attem...
"South Korea Investigates Presidential Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean police searched the presidential complex Wednesday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol's December 3rd attempt to impose martial law, which was met with protests and led to the arrest of several high-ranking officials including the former defense minister, who attem...
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South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Triggers Deepening Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's six-hour declaration of martial law last week, aiming to quell perceived anti-state forces, has plunged the nation into its deepest political crisis since 1987, drawing condemnation from North Korea and prompting a renewed impeachment push by the opposition.
South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Triggers Deepening Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's six-hour declaration of martial law last week, aiming to quell perceived anti-state forces, has plunged the nation into its deepest political crisis since 1987, drawing condemnation from North Korea and prompting a renewed impeachment push by the opposition.
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40% Bias Score
Russia to Supply North Korea with Fighter Jets in Exchange for Troops in Ukraine
Russia plans to provide North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troops supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, according to US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo; North Korean troops are present in Russian combat zones, but not actively fighting.
Russia to Supply North Korea with Fighter Jets in Exchange for Troops in Ukraine
Russia plans to provide North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troops supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, according to US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo; North Korean troops are present in Russian combat zones, but not actively fighting.
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44% Bias Score
"South Korea Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst Failed Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces a travel ban and potential impeachment after a failed attempt to impose martial law, triggering a constitutional crisis and prompting accusations of a 'second coup' from the opposition, amid growing regional geopolitical tensions."
"South Korea Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst Failed Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces a travel ban and potential impeachment after a failed attempt to impose martial law, triggering a constitutional crisis and prompting accusations of a 'second coup' from the opposition, amid growing regional geopolitical tensions."
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52% Bias Score
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Crisis"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for six hours on December 3rd, sparking a major political crisis. Facing an insurrection investigation and an impeachment vote on Saturday, he defended his actions as necessary to counter opposition obstruction, while the opposition accuses ...
"South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Crisis"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for six hours on December 3rd, sparking a major political crisis. Facing an insurrection investigation and an impeachment vote on Saturday, he defended his actions as necessary to counter opposition obstruction, while the opposition accuses ...
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44% Bias Score
"South Korean President Faces Second Impeachment Vote Amidst Political Crisis"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday following a failed first attempt, amid accusations of insurrection related to a short-lived martial law declaration made in response to alleged North Korean election hacking and actions of what he calls 'criminal group...
"South Korean President Faces Second Impeachment Vote Amidst Political Crisis"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday following a failed first attempt, amid accusations of insurrection related to a short-lived martial law declaration made in response to alleged North Korean election hacking and actions of what he calls 'criminal group...
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64% Bias Score
"Raid on South Korean President's Office Amid Treason Investigation"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office was raided as part of a wide-ranging investigation into his alleged treasonous attempt to impose martial law last week, leading to the arrest of his former Defense Minister on rebellion charges and an impeachment vote in the opposition-controlled parlia...
"Raid on South Korean President's Office Amid Treason Investigation"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office was raided as part of a wide-ranging investigation into his alleged treasonous attempt to impose martial law last week, leading to the arrest of his former Defense Minister on rebellion charges and an impeachment vote in the opposition-controlled parlia...
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56% Bias Score
"Biden Memo Outlines Strategy to Counter Growing Cooperation Among Adversaries"
"President Biden issued a classified national security memorandum detailing a strategy to counter increasing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, focusing on improved interagency coordination, information sharing, sanctions calibration, and crisis management preparation."
"Biden Memo Outlines Strategy to Counter Growing Cooperation Among Adversaries"
"President Biden issued a classified national security memorandum detailing a strategy to counter increasing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, focusing on improved interagency coordination, information sharing, sanctions calibration, and crisis management preparation."
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40% Bias Score
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Shakes Regional Security
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt at imposing martial law this week has created a regional security crisis, prompting allies' concern and jeopardizing the already fragile US-Japan-South Korea alliance amid political changes in Japan and the looming return of Donald Trump to the U...
South Korea's Martial Law Attempt Shakes Regional Security
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt at imposing martial law this week has created a regional security crisis, prompting allies' concern and jeopardizing the already fragile US-Japan-South Korea alliance amid political changes in Japan and the looming return of Donald Trump to the U...
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40% Bias Score