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E-Mart and Alibaba Form Joint Venture to Expand Global Sales

South Korean discount chain E-Mart and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint venture, Grand Opus Holding, launching in 2025 to expand global sales channels for South Korean sellers, leveraging E-Mart's distribution and Alibaba's e-commerce expertise; E-Mart's stock rose 5.45% on the new...

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South Korea's Super-Aged Society: A Demographic Crisis

South Korea's population aged 65 and older is now 20% of its 51 million people, exceeding the UN's threshold for a "super-aged society", due to a record-low 0.72 fertility rate in 2023, despite over \$200 billion spent on incentives since 2007.

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South Korean Women-Led Protests Force President's Impeachment

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's December 3rd martial law declaration sparked unprecedented protests, largely led by women using K-pop and light sticks, resulting in his impeachment and highlighting a generational shift in political activism.

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South Korean Opposition Considers Impeaching Acting President

South Korea's main opposition party is considering impeaching acting President Han Duck-soo for refusing to approve bills investigating impeached former President Yoon Suk-yeol for rebellion and his wife for corruption; a decision on submitting the impeachment bill is expected by Thursday, with a po...

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South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Attempted Coup

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces impeachment and a potential death sentence for his December 3rd attempt to declare a state of military emergency, which was quickly overturned by parliament; investigations reveal plans for violent conflict with North Korea and a list of political targets.

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South Korea Seeks Court Warrant for President Yoon Over Martial Law Declaration

South Korea's joint investigation team has twice requested President Yoon Suk Yeol's appearance for questioning over his six-hour declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, which was rescinded by the National Assembly; the team may seek a court warrant for his detention if he doesn't comply, while the Co...

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Squid Game" Season 2 Premieres Amidst Creator's Financial Incentives

Squid Game's" second season premiered globally today, driven by the first season's financial success (€20 million production cost, over €864 million revenue), despite creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's initial reluctance due to insufficient earnings from the first season; a third season is planned.

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China and South Korea Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held a phone call on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to a strong bilateral relationship focused on economic cooperation, regional stability, and peaceful resolution of the Korean Peninsula issue.

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South Korea's Opposition Party Seeks Impeachment of Acting President

South Korea's opposition party seeks to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, creating a political crisis and raising international concerns.

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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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South Korean Acting President Vetoes Opposition Bills, Deepening Political Crisis

South Korea's acting president vetoed six bills proposed by the opposition party, deepening political strife after President Yoon's impeachment; the vetoed bills included agricultural aid and expanded parliamentary investigative powers, which the acting president argued would harm the nation financi...

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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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