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Foreign minister admits that martial law caused 'serious damage' to Korea's diplomacy

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul admitted Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law had caused “serious damage” to Korea's diplomacy.

2024-12-13

Seoul city government releases safety plan ahead of mass rallies on Saturday

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday announced a safety plan ahead of the mass rallies scheduled for Saturday, when the National Assembly will hold an impeachment vote for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024-12-13

'Incomprehensible': NEC responds to Yoon's statements on possible election fraud

The National Election Commission (NEC) issued a detailed rebuttal of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s public statement suggesting the possibility of election fraud, saying that Yoon's viewpoint is "utterly incomprehensible."

2024-12-13

Police seize ‘secret phone’ allegedly used by police chief to communicate with president during martial law

Police said Friday that they have seized a “secret phone” used by National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ji-ho to communicate with President Yoon Suk Yeol when martial law was declared on Dec. 3.

2024-12-13

Hyundai Motor chief pinpoints Singapore as next automation frontier

Hyundai's Executive Chair Euisun Chung highlighted the significance of Singapore in future mobility during a town hall meeting at HMGICS.

2024-12-13

'12.12: The Day' director joins film industry in 2nd letter calling for Yoon's impeachment

The film industry once again called for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment with a second list of signatories on Friday, including film “12.12: The Day” (2023) director Kim Sung-su.

2024-12-13

'Heavy Sketchbook,' 'Identity' and other exhibitions to check out in Korea

The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a curated list of art exhibitions and galleries to visit.

2024-12-13

Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun alleges assassination plot against PPP leader in National Assembly testimony

Left-leaning broadcaster Kim Eo-jun testified that he received a tip about an assassination plot targeting conservative People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon on Dec. 3.

2024-12-13

Possibility of Yoon's ousting grows as at least 7 PPP lawmakers say they will vote for impeachment

At least seven lawmakers from the conservative People Power Party (PPP) have officially announced their intention to vote in favor of Yoon's removal.

2024-12-13

Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset unlocked for launch next year

Samsung unveiled its Project Moohan XR headset, set for launch next year, featuring Google's Android XR OS.

2024-12-13