South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
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South Korean Ruling Party Leader Demands President's Resignation Amid Impeachment Push
On December 6th, 2023, the leader of South Korea's ruling party, Han Dong-hoon, demanded President Yoon Suk-yeol's resignation due to the controversial declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law, triggering a likely impeachment vote on December 7th.
South Korean Ruling Party Leader Demands President's Resignation Amid Impeachment Push
On December 6th, 2023, the leader of South Korea's ruling party, Han Dong-hoon, demanded President Yoon Suk-yeol's resignation due to the controversial declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law, triggering a likely impeachment vote on December 7th.
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South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for President's Suspension Amid Impeachment Efforts
South Korea's ruling People Power Party announced Thursday that it will seek the suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol due to "newly revealed facts" indicating he ordered the arrest of key opposition politicians, prompting the opposition party to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for President's Suspension Amid Impeachment Efforts
South Korea's ruling People Power Party announced Thursday that it will seek the suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol due to "newly revealed facts" indicating he ordered the arrest of key opposition politicians, prompting the opposition party to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
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South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law U-Turn
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Wednesday, citing threats from North Korea and "anti-national forces," but parliament swiftly reversed the decision amid widespread protests, leading to the resignation of the defense minister and impeachment proceedings against Yoon.
South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law U-Turn
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Wednesday, citing threats from North Korea and "anti-national forces," but parliament swiftly reversed the decision amid widespread protests, leading to the resignation of the defense minister and impeachment proceedings against Yoon.
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U.S. Expresses Concern Over South Korea's Short-Lived Martial Law
On December 5th, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, which was overturned hours later after a unanimous vote in the National Assembly; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern but reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance and confidence in S...
U.S. Expresses Concern Over South Korea's Short-Lived Martial Law
On December 5th, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, which was overturned hours later after a unanimous vote in the National Assembly; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern but reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance and confidence in S...
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South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Failed Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law, citing threats from North Korea and internal opposition, was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. Thousands protested his actions, leading to the defense minister's resignation and imminent impeachment proceedings.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Failed Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law, citing threats from North Korea and internal opposition, was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. Thousands protested his actions, leading to the defense minister's resignation and imminent impeachment proceedings.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for Suspension of President's Powers
South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon called for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers after claiming credible evidence of Yoon attempting to use the military to arrest political opponents under martial law, reversing his prior opposition to impeachment efforts.
South Korea's Ruling Party Calls for Suspension of President's Powers
South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon called for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers after claiming credible evidence of Yoon attempting to use the military to arrest political opponents under martial law, reversing his prior opposition to impeachment efforts.
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South Korean President Yoon Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls from his own party leader following his declaration of martial law on Tuesday, amidst plummeting approval ratings and ongoing protests in Seoul.
South Korean President Yoon Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls from his own party leader following his declaration of martial law on Tuesday, amidst plummeting approval ratings and ongoing protests in Seoul.
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"South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Failed Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's October 24, 2024, attempt to impose martial law failed after the National Assembly rejected his decree, sparking mass protests and an impeachment motion against him, exposing deep divisions within his party and a disconnect between his governance and public se...
"South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Failed Martial Law Attempt"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's October 24, 2024, attempt to impose martial law failed after the National Assembly rejected his decree, sparking mass protests and an impeachment motion against him, exposing deep divisions within his party and a disconnect between his governance and public se...
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52% Bias Score
"South Korea Faces National Crisis Amid Calls for President Yoon's Impeachment"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's controversial declaration of martial law, aimed at arresting political opponents, has prompted calls for his immediate suspension and impeachment, amid plummeting approval ratings (16 percent) and mass protests."
"South Korea Faces National Crisis Amid Calls for President Yoon's Impeachment"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's controversial declaration of martial law, aimed at arresting political opponents, has prompted calls for his immediate suspension and impeachment, amid plummeting approval ratings (16 percent) and mass protests."
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36% Bias Score
"South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday, sparking calls for his impeachment, with a vote scheduled for Saturday; opposition parties are working to prevent another attempt at martial law."
"South Korea's President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday, sparking calls for his impeachment, with a vote scheduled for Saturday; opposition parties are working to prevent another attempt at martial law."
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48% Bias Score
South Korean Woman's Defiance Leads to Withdrawal of Martial Law
On Tuesday night, in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, 35-year-old Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, seized a soldier's rifle during a confrontation at the National Assembly, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the declaration.
South Korean Woman's Defiance Leads to Withdrawal of Martial Law
On Tuesday night, in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, 35-year-old Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, seized a soldier's rifle during a confrontation at the National Assembly, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the declaration.
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44% Bias Score