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How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea's President Yoon From Detention

The Presidential Security Service is now crucial in protecting President Yoon amid rising calls for his arrest.
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South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court has issued a historic arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol amid investigations into his martial law decision.

South Korea seeks arrest of impeached president Yoon DW 12/30/2024

Investigators seek to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol for failing to cooperate over martial law inquiry and allegations of abuse of authority.

South Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hourslong Standoff

South Korea's political crisis escalates as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol defies investigators, leading to a standoff and nationwide protests.

Clash breaks out in attempt to detain South Korean president over martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces historic arrest related to his controversial martial law decree amid a political leadership crisis.

South Korean police arrive at president's home to arrest him latest updates

Police prepare to execute an arrest warrant against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid protests and increased security measures.

South Korea moves to arrest impeached President Yoon DW 01/02/2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces potential arrest on insurrection charges after declaring martial law.
Supporters are rallying to prevent his arrest amid ongoing investigations.

South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court has issued a historic arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol amid investigations into his martial law decision.

South Korea seeks arrest of impeached president Yoon DW 12/30/2024

Investigators seek to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol for failing to cooperate over martial law inquiry and allegations of abuse of authority.

South Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hourslong Standoff

South Korea's political crisis escalates as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol defies investigators, leading to a standoff and nationwide protests.

Clash breaks out in attempt to detain South Korean president over martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces historic arrest related to his controversial martial law decree amid a political leadership crisis.

South Korean police arrive at president's home to arrest him latest updates

Police prepare to execute an arrest warrant against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid protests and increased security measures.

South Korea moves to arrest impeached President Yoon DW 01/02/2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces potential arrest on insurrection charges after declaring martial law.
Supporters are rallying to prevent his arrest amid ongoing investigations.
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Crypto 2024 Recap: Key Updates from MEXC's December Highlights | HackerNoon

South Korea's crypto capital gains tax delay until 2027 boosts investor confidence.
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 amid optimism driven by U.S. regulatory support.
Market volatility suggests Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by late 2025.

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 shine in South Korea during 2024

Tesla's strong 2024 sales in South Korea stand out against a declining import vehicle market.
#democracy

Strength of South Korea democracy tested as president defies arrest

The arrest of a sitting president in South Korea has exposed significant fractures in its democracy amidst political turmoil.

South Korean turmoil undermines U.S. alliance building in Asia

Political turmoil in South Korea questions U.S. reliance on President Yoon Suk Yeol amid concerns over his handling of democracy.

Strength of South Korea democracy tested as president defies arrest

The arrest of a sitting president in South Korea has exposed significant fractures in its democracy amidst political turmoil.

South Korean turmoil undermines U.S. alliance building in Asia

Political turmoil in South Korea questions U.S. reliance on President Yoon Suk Yeol amid concerns over his handling of democracy.
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#north-korea

Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall

Frozen conflicts can rapidly escalate, as demonstrated in North Korea's increasing belligerence and military advancements despite ongoing tensions with South Korea.

North Korea fires missile during Blinken visit to South DW 01/06/2025

North Korea escalates missile tests amid political turmoil in South Korea, signaling a toughening stance towards the US.

North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials

North Korea launched a ballistic missile while US Secretary of State Blinken was in South Korea, raising diplomatic tensions.

Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall

Frozen conflicts can rapidly escalate, as demonstrated in North Korea's increasing belligerence and military advancements despite ongoing tensions with South Korea.

North Korea fires missile during Blinken visit to South DW 01/06/2025

North Korea escalates missile tests amid political turmoil in South Korea, signaling a toughening stance towards the US.

North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials

North Korea launched a ballistic missile while US Secretary of State Blinken was in South Korea, raising diplomatic tensions.
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#jeju-air

South Korea plane crash investigations intensify as questions raised over airport embankment

Authorities are under pressure to explain the crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 as families of the victims seek answers.

How did South Korea's Jeju Air plane crash? Here's what we know

South Korea mourns as a plane crash kills 179, prompting a national investigation into airline safety and victims' identification.

What to Know About South Korea's Worst Plane Crash in Decades

The crash of Flight 7C2216 represents South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 30 years, with 177 confirmed deaths.

At least 176 killed after plane is engulfed in flames and skids off the runway in South Korea

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in 176 casualties, marking one of South Korea's worst aviation disasters.

Police raid Muan airport in wake of South Korea plane crash

Authorities are investigating a plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people, with police raids indicating potential negligence in aviation safety.

Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 120

A tragic plane crash in South Korea resulted in at least 120 fatalities, marking one of the country's deadliest airline disasters.

South Korea plane crash investigations intensify as questions raised over airport embankment

Authorities are under pressure to explain the crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 as families of the victims seek answers.

How did South Korea's Jeju Air plane crash? Here's what we know

South Korea mourns as a plane crash kills 179, prompting a national investigation into airline safety and victims' identification.

What to Know About South Korea's Worst Plane Crash in Decades

The crash of Flight 7C2216 represents South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 30 years, with 177 confirmed deaths.

At least 176 killed after plane is engulfed in flames and skids off the runway in South Korea

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in 176 casualties, marking one of South Korea's worst aviation disasters.

Police raid Muan airport in wake of South Korea plane crash

Authorities are investigating a plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people, with police raids indicating potential negligence in aviation safety.

Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 120

A tragic plane crash in South Korea resulted in at least 120 fatalities, marking one of the country's deadliest airline disasters.
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#japan

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time DW 01/04/2025

Blinken's trip marks a significant part of his tenure, focusing on US alliances in Asia and amid political turmoil in South Korea.

Touting Social Responsibility Efforts Can Boost Global Online Shopping Purchases

Promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) can increase the likelihood of global online purchases among consumers.
Japanese consumers are particularly influenced by CSR initiatives when shopping online.

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time DW 01/04/2025

Blinken's trip marks a significant part of his tenure, focusing on US alliances in Asia and amid political turmoil in South Korea.

Touting Social Responsibility Efforts Can Boost Global Online Shopping Purchases

Promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) can increase the likelihood of global online purchases among consumers.
Japanese consumers are particularly influenced by CSR initiatives when shopping online.
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#aviation-safety

Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?

The tragic South Korean plane crash might be linked to a bird strike, which poses significant risks to aviation safety.

Aviation experts question purpose of concrete wall at end of runway after catastrophic Jeju Air crash: 'Verging on criminal'

The presence of a concrete wall near an airport runway poses significant safety risks, prompting widespread criticism from aviation experts.

Horrifying Video Shows South Korean Plane Exploding on Impact, Killing 179 People Onboard

A South Korean passenger jet crash resulted in at least 179 fatalities, raising questions about the causes and circumstances surrounding the incident.

South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash

South Korea to inspect all Boeing 737-800s after deadly crash.

South Korea orders safety probe after Jeju Air plane crash DW 12/30/2024

Emergency safety probe ordered for South Korean airline operations after a deadly plane crash.

South Korea to Inspect Boeing Aircraft as It Struggles to Find Cause of Plane Crash That Killed 179

South Korea will inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft after a tragic crash that killed 179 people, marking the worst aviation disaster in decades.

Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?

The tragic South Korean plane crash might be linked to a bird strike, which poses significant risks to aviation safety.

Aviation experts question purpose of concrete wall at end of runway after catastrophic Jeju Air crash: 'Verging on criminal'

The presence of a concrete wall near an airport runway poses significant safety risks, prompting widespread criticism from aviation experts.

Horrifying Video Shows South Korean Plane Exploding on Impact, Killing 179 People Onboard

A South Korean passenger jet crash resulted in at least 179 fatalities, raising questions about the causes and circumstances surrounding the incident.

South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash

South Korea to inspect all Boeing 737-800s after deadly crash.

South Korea orders safety probe after Jeju Air plane crash DW 12/30/2024

Emergency safety probe ordered for South Korean airline operations after a deadly plane crash.

South Korea to Inspect Boeing Aircraft as It Struggles to Find Cause of Plane Crash That Killed 179

South Korea will inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft after a tragic crash that killed 179 people, marking the worst aviation disaster in decades.
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#martial-law

South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon's Home, Seeking to Detain Him

President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law has triggered South Korea's most significant constitutional crisis since its democratization.

South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry

The South Korean court has allowed the police to detain President Yoon for questioning over martial law, signaling heightened political tensions.

South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe

South Korean law enforcement is pursuing legal action against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for a controversial martial law decree.

South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon's Home, Seeking to Detain Him

President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law has triggered South Korea's most significant constitutional crisis since its democratization.

South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry

The South Korean court has allowed the police to detain President Yoon for questioning over martial law, signaling heightened political tensions.

South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe

South Korean law enforcement is pursuing legal action against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for a controversial martial law decree.
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#aviation

Text messages, a mayday and then tragedy: the day flight 7C2216 was lost

The Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed after a bird strike, resulting in South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster with significant loss of life.

Plane Engulfed in Flames After Skidding Off the Runway in South Korea, Killing at Least 177

A passenger plane crash in South Korea resulted in one of the deadliest aviation disasters, claiming 177 lives and prompting extensive emergency response.

South Korean police raid airport, Jeju Air offices after deadly crash

The deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil is under investigation, prompting police raids and aircraft inspections.

Video. Inspection of South Korean plane crash site continues

The Muan International Airport crash involved a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, resulting in nearly total fatalities among passengers and crew.

South Korea plane crash investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box

Initial data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder provides crucial insights into the crash events.
Investigation focuses on pilot communications and flight data after failed landing gear led to a belly landing.
Two flight attendants survived the worst aviation disaster in South Korea's history.

Text messages, a mayday and then tragedy: the day flight 7C2216 was lost

The Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed after a bird strike, resulting in South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster with significant loss of life.

Plane Engulfed in Flames After Skidding Off the Runway in South Korea, Killing at Least 177

A passenger plane crash in South Korea resulted in one of the deadliest aviation disasters, claiming 177 lives and prompting extensive emergency response.

South Korean police raid airport, Jeju Air offices after deadly crash

The deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil is under investigation, prompting police raids and aircraft inspections.

Video. Inspection of South Korean plane crash site continues

The Muan International Airport crash involved a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, resulting in nearly total fatalities among passengers and crew.

South Korea plane crash investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box

Initial data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder provides crucial insights into the crash events.
Investigation focuses on pilot communications and flight data after failed landing gear led to a belly landing.
Two flight attendants survived the worst aviation disaster in South Korea's history.
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#boeing-737-800

South Korean police raid Jeju Air offices as crash probe continues

Investigators are probing the crash of Flight 2216, which killed 179, focusing on equipment failures and airline operations.
Only two flight attendants survived the crash, indicating a tragic loss of life.

A bird strike may have caused South Korea plane crash, official says

The plane crash in South Korea, presumed to be caused by a bird strike or weather, resulted in 179 fatalities, with only two crew survivors.

South Korean police raid Jeju Air offices as crash probe continues

Investigators are probing the crash of Flight 2216, which killed 179, focusing on equipment failures and airline operations.
Only two flight attendants survived the crash, indicating a tragic loss of life.

A bird strike may have caused South Korea plane crash, official says

The plane crash in South Korea, presumed to be caused by a bird strike or weather, resulted in 179 fatalities, with only two crew survivors.
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New year but no end to mourning as South Korea crash victims are identified

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in a profound loss, claiming many lives and impacting entire families during the holiday season.

South Korea struggles to determine cause of plane crash that killed 179 people

South Korea mourns a tragic aviation disaster while tackling leadership challenges and reassessing aviation safety protocols.

Sunday Links: See You Next Year!

Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, marking the end of a significant era in American politics and humanitarian efforts.

South Korea: Jeju Air plane crash leaves 179 people dead DW 12/29/2024

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in at least 179 fatalities, marking the deadliest air disaster in South Korea's history.

The Man Who Showed the World South Korea's Deadly Plane Crash

A local restaurateur witnessed the Jeju Air flight crash, capturing key video evidence of the disaster in South Korea.

South Korea in mourning after plane crash kills all but two onboard

A plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people, marking the country's worst aviation disaster.

New year but no end to mourning as South Korea crash victims are identified

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in a profound loss, claiming many lives and impacting entire families during the holiday season.

South Korea struggles to determine cause of plane crash that killed 179 people

South Korea mourns a tragic aviation disaster while tackling leadership challenges and reassessing aviation safety protocols.

Sunday Links: See You Next Year!

Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, marking the end of a significant era in American politics and humanitarian efforts.

South Korea: Jeju Air plane crash leaves 179 people dead DW 12/29/2024

The Jeju Air plane crash resulted in at least 179 fatalities, marking the deadliest air disaster in South Korea's history.

The Man Who Showed the World South Korea's Deadly Plane Crash

A local restaurateur witnessed the Jeju Air flight crash, capturing key video evidence of the disaster in South Korea.

South Korea in mourning after plane crash kills all but two onboard

A plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people, marking the country's worst aviation disaster.
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South Korea plane crash investigators turn to black boxes in search for vital clues

The recovery of black boxes is critical for understanding the cause of the South Korean plane crash.

A sound and light show and a new year race: photos of the day Tuesday

Jimmy Carter's legacy is commemorated following his death at 100, marking a significant moment in US history.

Heartbreaking final photos show boy, 3, on first family vacation before deadly Jeju Air plane crash

A tragic plane crash in South Korea claimed the lives of a family on their first vacation abroad, including a young boy celebrating his first passport.

Squid Game creator explains why cis actor plays trans character

Hwang Dong-hyuk believes representation of marginalized groups, including transgender individuals, is essential in 'Squid Game' to reflect societal struggles.

Park Sung-hoon apologises for sharing NSFW Squid Game parody post

Park Sung-hoon faced backlash after accidentally sharing explicit content on Instagram.
His role as a trans woman in Squid Game 2 has sparked mixed reactions.
LGBTQ+ representation in South Korea remains limited, impacting casting choices.
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