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South Korea's Political Crisis Plunges Economy into Turmoil

South Korea's political turmoil, marked by President Yoon's martial law declaration and defiance of arrest, has severely damaged the economy; the won is at 16-year lows, foreign investment has fallen by 17 trillion won, business confidence is at a four-year low, and 2025 economic growth is projected...

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South Korea Seeks to Re-Arrest Impeached President Amidst Controversy

South Korea's anti-corruption agency will seek a warrant extension to re-arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday following a failed attempt on January 3rd, sparking controversy over the agency's jurisdiction and effectiveness, with the presidential security service vowing to continue bloc...

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South Korean President Announces Legal Action After Failed Arrest Attempt

Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced legal action against roughly 150 law enforcement officials following a failed arrest attempt on Friday, stemming from an investigation into his brief declaration of martial law in early December; the arrest was prevented by presidential securi...

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Failed Arrest Attempt of Suspended South Korean President

Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyer will file a complaint against approximately 150 law enforcement officials after a failed arrest attempt on Friday, met with resistance from security personnel. Yoon faces charges of abuse of power and insurrection for briefly declaring martial ...

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Failed Arrest of Suspended South Korean President Fuels Mass Protests

Amidst heavy snow, thousands protested in Seoul as authorities failed to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, whose impeachment awaits a January 14th Constitutional Court ruling; supporters seek its overturning, opponents defend democracy, creating a major political crisis.

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Seoul Protests Erupt Over Failed Arrest of Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

Despite frigid temperatures, protests for and against the arrest of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol filled Seoul's streets on January 5th, following an unsuccessful attempt to arrest him due to his refusal to testify on his December martial law declaration; the warrant expires at midnigh...

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South Korean Police to Arrest Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency has asked the police to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol after a standoff with his security service last week; a court issued an arrest warrant for Yoon last Tuesday for his brief declaration of martial law on December 3rd, but enforcing the warrant proved c...

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Jeju Air Crash Exposes Operational Risks, Jeopardizing Airline's Future

The December 29th crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, killing 179, triggered government raids, a CEO travel ban, passenger cancellations, and a 10 percent stock drop, jeopardizing the airline's already precarious financial state amid increased competition from a merged Korean AiAsiana.

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Squid Game's" Global Success Highlights South Korea's Social Issues

Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series, became a global hit in early October 2021, showcasing the country's social issues like gender inequality, poverty among the working class, migrant exploitation, and the North Korean refugee experience, through a captivating storyline.

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Conflicting Rallies in Seoul Amid Impeached President's Impending Arrest"

Thousands protested in Seoul for and against arresting impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, amid heavy snow, as his arrest warrant for an attempted martial law declaration on December 3 expires Monday; the demonstrations follow similar large-scale protests on Saturday where two ...

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South Korea Protests Erupt as Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Nears Expiration

Thousands of South Koreans protested near impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence on January 5th, as a court-issued arrest warrant over his martial law declaration neared expiration; pro- and anti-Yoon factions clashed, blocking traffic, with the warrant's legality disputed by experts.

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Attempted Arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Amidst Impeachment

South Korean authorities attempted to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 30th following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, resulting in impeachment and a pending Constitutional Court trial on January 14th.

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