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Interesting Illustration of International Subpoenas Aimed at Identifying Alleged Online Defamers

The case indirectly involves a long and messy divorce dispute between a Korean billionaire tech CEO (chairman of the third-largest South Korean company) and the daughter of South Korea's first democratically elected President.

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South Korean Prosecutors Seek Arrest Of Former Defense Minister

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister for alleged collusion in imposing martial law, sparking domestic firestorm.

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Global Markets Mixed As Nvidia Slide Impacts U.S. Stocks

Global markets show mixed performance as Nvidia's shares decline and tensions rise in the Middle East. Asian markets vary, with Japan and South Korea gaini...

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South Korean parliament approves special counsel to investigate Yoon over martial law order

Protests demanding Yoon’s resignation continue as president clings to power amid turmoil

The Independent UK

Watch live: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

Watch live as thousands of protesters gather in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday (10 December) demanding the impeachment and arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as the disbandment of his ruling party following last week’s martial law attempt.

The Independent UK

South Korea Slaps Travel Bans On More Top Officials

South Korean authorities banned more top officials from leaving the country Tuesday, Yonhap reported, in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol's bungled attempt to impose martial law.

International Business Times

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week

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Hong Kong, Shanghai Rally On China Optimism As Seoul Rebounds

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president.

International Business Times

How Squid Game S2 already got nominated

It's been three years since the record-breaking South Korean series about a death game hit Netflix

Salon

South Korean President Banned From Leaving Country

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was banned Monday from travelling abroad, the justice ministry said, less than a week after he plunged the country into chaos by briefly imposing martial law.

International Business Times

Fish tank PC case sales explode in 2024 — Korean retail data claims tenfold growth for this style of chassis

Fish tank style PC cases gained momentum through 2024, with many new entrants hitting the market, and sales going through the roof.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump's Tariff Threat Causes Tesla's South Korean Rivals To Rethink $54B Battery Plant Investment

Korean firms are in talks with U.S. authorities to maintain tax credits, crucial for their operations amid declining EV demand and battery prices.

Benzinga

Seoul Stocks Dive On South Korea Woes As Asian Markets Struggle

The retreat came on a tough day for Asian markets despite another record on Wall Street, though Hong Kong bounced in the afternoon after China said it would adopt a looser approach to monetary policy.

Latin Times

South Korea Imposes Travel Ban On President Amid Investigation

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces travel ban and impeachment threats amid rebellion allegations and political tensions in South Korea.

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South Korea's Democracy Prevails Against Martial Law Threat

South Korea's response to President Yoon's martial law declaration showcases the resilience of democracy in the face of authoritarian threats.

International Business Times

'I Voted For The People': S. Korea MP Defied Party To Try Impeach President

As South Korean lawmakers tried to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ruling party MPs stormed out of the chamber to thwart the effort -- except for Ahn Cheol-soo.

The Independent UK

Seven crew members dead as South Korea fishing boat capsizes

Search and rescue underway to find one missing Indonesian crew member

Al Jazeera

South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon as leadership crisis grows

Overseas travel ban has been issued against the embattled leader after his short-lived attempt to enforce martial law.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Travel Ban

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces political crisis with travel ban and insurrection charges after failed martial law attempt.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of ‘second coup’

Yoon Suk Yeol subjected to travel ban after his party’s boycott of impeachment vote condemned by opposition

The Independent UK

Travel ban on South Korea’s Yoon amid investigation into his martial law decree

Yoon Suk Yeol still the commander-in-chief of South Korea‘s military, defence ministry says

International Business Times

S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law

Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world." cdl/ceb/pdw

The Independent UK

Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7

A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire departments

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South Korean Special Forces Commander Apologizes For Parliament Incident

South Korea's special forces commander apologizes for ordering troops to storm National Assembly during martial law, sparking investigations and political ...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares slide, with Korean benchmark down 2.5%, after Wall St hits records

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark down 2.3%, after U.S. stocks rose to records on Friday

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