Acting President Han Duck-soo on Thursday vetoed six bills passed in the opposition-controlled National Assembly last month, despite threats from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea to impeach him if he "crosses the line." This is the second time in Korea's constitutional history that an acting president has exercised his veto power, with the last instance occurring in 2004. Prime Minister Han immediately assumed the role of acting president following President Yoon Suk
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South Korea has descended into political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unexpected declaration of emergency martial law on the night of Dec. 3. The move shocked many, particularly after it was revealed that Yoon had ordered troops to the National Election Commission on that chaotic night. Many suspect that Yoon’s actions were influenced by far-right extremist YouTube channels, which have long propagated election fraud conspiracy theories, including claims about irregular
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President Yoon Suk Yeol rejected allegations of insurrection over his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3, his confidant told reporters Wednesday, stressing that the martial law decree was made to act against a national crisis. Seok Dong-hyeon, a lawyer who wished to be identified as Yoon's aide until the president's defense team is officially launched, said that Yoon feels confident to deliver his thoughts “proudly” in court. “Yoon apologized to the people
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LG Group Chair Koo Kwang-mo emphasized the conglomerate’s ongoing commitment to challenge and change, envisioning a "future unimaginable without LG" in a New Year’s address delivered to around 270,000 employees worldwide Thursday. Koo was one of the first major conglomerate chiefs here to deliver a New Year’s address. LG has been issuing New Year messages at the end of December since 2022 to help employees reflect on the past year and prepare for the next, according t
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As the first Korean drama to be set primarily in space, "When the Stars Gossip" will play a significant role in "diversifying" K-dramas, according to the series' lead actor, Kong Hyo-jin, on Wednesday. South Korean cable channel tvN is scheduled to premiere the first episode of "When the Stars Gossip," a 16-episode sci-fi romantic comedy starring Hallyu superstars Kong and Lee Min-ho on Jan. 4, 2025. The series centers on Eve (played by Kong Hyo-jin), a command
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