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South Korean Court Upholds Yoon's Impeachment, Triggers Presidential Election

South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol for illegally imposing martial law and attempting to suppress parliament, triggering a presidential election within 60 days, with opposition leader Lee Jae Myung as a leading candidate amidst economic downturn and p...

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J-Hope Ties Bandmate's Record with Seventh Billboard Hot 100 Hit

J-Hope's new single, "Mona Lisa," debuted at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his seventh solo entry, tying him with bandmate Jung Kook for the most solo appearances among K-pop artists on this chart, exceeding those of Jimin, V, and Jennie. The song also reached No. 1 on the Digital Song Sa...

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China, Japan, South Korea Strengthen Economic Ties Amid US Tariff Hikes

Amid rising US tariffs, China, Japan, and South Korea agreed on Sunday to accelerate their trilateral free trade agreement negotiations and boost supply chain cooperation, holding their first ministerial meeting in five years in Seoul to counter US unilateralism and stabilize Asia's economy.

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South Korea Admits Widespread Adoption Agency Abuses

South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission revealed decades of fraud, malpractice, and human rights abuses within the nation's adoption agencies, impacting hundreds of adoptees sent abroad; filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem's case exemplifies the lasting consequences for adoptees and their familie...

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East Asian Nations Strengthen Trade Ties Amid US Tariff Hike

South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties to counter the US's upcoming 25% tariff on autos and auto parts, starting April 3rd, aiming to boost regional trade and finalize a trilateral free trade agreement stalled since 2019, despite underlying geopolitical tensions.

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South Korean Adoption Scandal: Falsified Documents and Systemic Fraud Revealed

A South Korean inquiry uncovered systemic fraud and malpractice in the country's inter-country adoption program, including falsified documents and the "mass exportation of children," impacting thousands of adoptees like Chae Ryan, who discovered false information in his adoption papers.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Impeached, Removed from Office

South Korea's Constitutional Court impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on April 4th, 2025, removing him from office due to his unlawful declaration of martial law in December 2024, triggering a 60-day period for a by-election.

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Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A South Korean study of 571,000 people found that low LDL-C levels (below 1.8 mmol/L) were associated with a 26% reduced risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to higher levels (above 3.4 mmol/L); statin use offered additional protection.

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South Korean Wildfires: Suspect Booked, 30 Dead

A South Korean man tending a family grave is suspected of starting one of the wildfires that killed 30 people, destroyed thousands of structures including a centuries-old temple, and burned 48,000 hectares in southeastern South Korea last week.

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Accidental Wildfire in South Korea Kills 30, Exposes Climate Change Vulnerability

A 56-year-old South Korean man accidentally ignited a wildfire while tending to his grandparents' graves on March 22nd, resulting in 30 deaths, over 48,000 hectares of forest destruction, and the highlighting of the country's vulnerability to climate change.

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East Asian Nations Deepen Trade Ties Amidst Rising US Tariffs

Facing increased US tariffs on autos (25% from April 3rd), South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen trade ties, aiming to finalize a stalled free trade agreement and enhance RCEP implementation to mitigate economic impacts.

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Massive Protests in South Korea as Constitutional Court Weighs Yoon's Impeachment

Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans protested for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Saturday, as the Constitutional Court deliberates his fate, with a Gallup poll showing 58 percent support his removal; a snap election is possible within 60 days if he is removed.

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