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SPC chairman Hur Young-in cleared of tax evasion scheme

Hur Young-in, chairman of SPC Group, was acquitted of ordering affiliates to dump shares to evade gift taxes by the Surpreme Court on Thursday.

2024-12-12

Conservative Daegu seeing growing shift against Yoon

Daegu, long regarded as a bastion of conservatism, is witnessing growing discontent against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law last week.

2024-12-12

Yoon's defensive line collapses as two dozen PPP lawmakers signal willingness to impeach president

More conservative People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers are willing to vote in favor of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from office two days ahead of the next impeachment motion.

2024-12-12

Army chief who served as martial law commander, other military brass, suspended from duties

Army Chief of Staff Park An-su, who served as commander during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, has been suspended from his duties, said the Ministry of National Defense Thursday.

2024-12-12

Singer Lee Seung-hwan to perform at impeachment rally on Friday

Singer Lee Seung-hwan will perform at the rally demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on Friday near the National Assembly, according to the artist’s social media post on Tuesday.

2024-12-11

Train line connecting Paju to Seoul Station to open Dec. 28

The northern section of the GTX-A line, connecting Unjeong Central Station in Paju, Gyeonggi, to Seoul Station in central Seoul, is set to open on Dec. 28, slashing the hour-long car ride to around 20 minutes by train.

2024-12-11

Yoon mentioned martial law as early as summer, says key general

Prosecutors said Wednesday that they have secured testimony that President Yoon Suk Yeol brought up the topic of martial law as early as this summer.

2024-12-11

Young protesters use candlelight emojis to voice political frustration

Online demonstrations calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are gaining momentum among the younger generation, with social media users using candlelight emojis as a form of protest.

2024-12-11

Seoul is safe to visit despite political crisis, mayor assures international tourists

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday reassured the public and the international community that the capital remains a safe destination for foreign visitors despite the political turmoil that has gripped the country.

2024-12-11

Polls show that nearly 80% of respondents favor presidential impeachment

A recent public opinion poll showed that nearly 80 percent of respondents favored impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol after the president's short-lived martial law on Dec. 3.

2024-12-11