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Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats: South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an ...
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South Korea: Opposition party set for big win in election, spelling trouble for President Yoon
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after campaign focused on economy, graft: South Koreans voted to elect a new parliament on Wednesday in a bitterly fought ...
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Korean companies expand day care facilities for employees' kids : Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, POSCO and other Korean companies are rolling up their sleeves ...
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Quick Glance: Korean Companies Enhance Child Care Support for Employees
- Korean companies like Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, POSCO, and others are improving the work environment for parents balancing work and child-rearing.
- In response to the country's declining total fertility rate, these companies are taking steps to address national demographic challenges.
- Samsung has opened and expanded a new daycare center in Suwon to alleviate the childcare burden on employees.
- Other companies like POSCO and LG are also stepping up efforts to provide childcare services for their employees and combat the low birth rate.
South Korea March job growth smallest in more than three years: South Korea's job growth slowed to its lowest in more than three years in March ...
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South Korea to invest $7 bln in AI in bid to retain edge in chips: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9 ...
reuters.com/technology/south-korea-invest-7-bln-ai-bid-retain-edge-chips-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: South Korea's $7 Billion Investment in AI for Chip Dominance
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) investment in artificial intelligence by 2027 to maintain leadership in semiconductor chips.
- The plan includes expanding research on AI chips like neural processing units (NPUs) and high-bandwidth memory chips.
- South Korea aims to be a top three country in AI technology by 2030, capturing 10% or more of the global semiconductor market.
- President Yoon emphasized the country's ambition to create a new semiconductor legend with AI chips in the next 30 years and called for readiness in the face of uncertainties.
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
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Park Chan-wook: 'Decision to Leave' Oscars Snub Changed My Career: Park Chan-wook spoke out on the lack of awards recognition for 'Decision to Leave' ...
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Election outcome to weaken Yoon’s grip on state affairs: The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory for the main ...
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Foreign population in Korea to reach as high as nearly 7% in 2042 : The number of foreign residents in Korea is projected to increase steadily and their ...
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President to address ruling party's defeat in general elections : President Yoon Suk Yeol will make an address, Tuesday, on the ruling People Power Party’s ...
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Explainer: South Korea's Yoon hints at flexibility in doctors' strike as election looms
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Quick Glance: Yoon urges doctors to resolve impasse over trainees
- President Yoon Suk Yeol signaled willingness to compromise on his medical reform proposals.
- Over 90% of the 13,000 trainees have been striking since Feb. 20 against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions.
- Yoon emphasized the urgency of medical reforms and urged the medical community to present specific proposals backed by scientific evidence.
- Previous governments failed to address doctor shortages due to strong opposition from the medical sectors.
US, Japan, South Korea conduct trilateral maritime exercise: The U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) recently ...
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[SEWOL 10 YEARS] 'Korea needs safety watchdog to stop man-made disasters'
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South Korea's president meets leader of doctors' strike as he seeks to end their walkouts
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Quick Glance: South Korea's Yoon participates in early voting for parliamentary elections
- President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the 22nd parliamentary election
- High turnout in early voting as ruling party aims to regain majority
- Opposition rejects controversial laws, Yoon hopes for success for his party
- Yoon and Han, both former prosecutors, central figures in the elections
South Korea's first lady avoids limelight ahead of high-stakes election: Beset by controversies about share price manipulation and a costly gifted handbag ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's First Lady Steps Away Amid Election Controversies
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee have been absent from public view since December 15 as crucial parliamentary elections approach.
- The First Lady's absence is seen as a political move to shield the party from negative comments.
- Kim Keon Hee has been embroiled in controversies, including allegations of involvement in stock price manipulation and accepting an expensive handbag as a gift.
- Despite her advocacy for animal rights, Kim's unfavorable image has impacted President Yoon's popularity as the elections draw near.
Yoon likely to soon name new chief of staff after election defeat: President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to name a new presidential chief of staff ...
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Explainer: What's at stake in South Korea's election: Campaigning for South Korea's legislative election is in full swing ahead of an April 10 vote that will ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/whats-stake-south-koreas-election-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: South Korea's Election: Crucial Factors to Consider
- The election will determine the composition of the National Assembly and shape domestic politics for the next four years.
- Key issues include cost of living, doctor strikes, fertility crisis, and corruption scandals.
- South Korea's election system combines direct and proportional representation, with the unexpected rise of third parties.
- Over 20% of voters are considering supporting a third party led by a former justice minister as a protest against the established parties.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Pledges to Listen as Accepts Election Loss: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to listen to people’s voices more ...
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Park Chan-wook Gets the Picture He Wants: Jia Tolentino on the director of “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden,” whose latest project is “The Sympathizer ...
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HD Hyundai, Hanwha compete to export naval ships to Five Eyes : HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hanwha Ocean have intensified competition to expand their ...
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South Korea’s Doctors’ Walkout Spurs Thousands of Complaints: Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/asia/south-korea-doctors-complaints.html
Quick Glance: South Korea’s Doctors’ Protest and Public Frustration
- Six weeks after thousands of residents and interns at South Korean hospitals went on strike, frustration is on the rise.
- Over 2,000 complaints have been filed by patients about postponed, canceled, or refused surgeries and treatments.
- Much of the anger over the disruptions is directed at President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is pushing to expand medical school admissions to address a physician shortage.
- Critics accuse doctors of trying to protect their elite status and income by keeping the number of physicians low, leading to public frustration.
Who will be Yoon's pick for next prime minister?: All attention is on President Yoon Suk Yeol's pick to replace Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
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Korea to invest $2.5 bil. to boost maritime transport capacity: The government will inject an additional 3.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion) into the shipping ...
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South Korea's opposition Democratic Party and its satellites were heading towards a landslide victory on Wednesday in parliamentary elections ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Koreans spend more on interest payments than rent : The data compiled by Statistics Korea showed that the monthly interest rate payment for households nationwide ...
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Parliamentary election: opposition in South Korea clearly ahead - A reminder for President Yoon
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Yoon meets children during surprise visit to Yongsan park: President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise weekend visit to a children's park near the presidential ...
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North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea: JCS: North Korea fired what appeared to be an intermediate-range missile into the East Sea ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Testing: Insights and Functionality
- North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range.
- The significance of hypersonic weapons lies in their maneuverability rather than just their speed.
- Russia, China, and the USA are leading the race in developing hypersonic weapons.
- North Korea aims to enhance its defense capabilities and assert its position in the global arms race through hypersonic weapons.
Authorities on alert over deadly items available on foreign e-commerce platforms
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South Korea opposition set for big win in legislative election in blow to Yoon: South Korea's main opposition party and its allies were projected to win a ...
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Election outcome to reshape Korean politics: Voters will cast ballots to elect 300 lawmakers Wednesday, to determine the fate of Korea's politics for the next ...
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Top Korean business lobby names ex-energy vice minister as new vice chairman : One of Korea's most influential business lobbies has appointed Park Il-joon ...
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India rejects China's renaming of 30 places in Himalayan border state: India rejected China's renaming of about 30 places in its northeastern Himalayan state of ...
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South Koreans go to the polls for parliamentary election in test for President Yoon
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S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop: South Korea's factory production rose in February by the fastest pace in six months ...
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Photo ID to become mandatory at hospitals for insurance benefits : Patients who want to receive national health insurance benefits at medical institutes will be ...
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South Korea's scandal-plagued opposition leader is election's big winner: SEOUL: The big winner in South Korea's parliamentary election is the country's most ...
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LIVE: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close
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Opposition ups pressure for special counsel probe into Marine's death : The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is ramping up pressure on ...
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Wednesday's elections are paramount for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, as any hope of passing laws over the rest of his single five-year term depends ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Politics/South-Korea-s-swing-seats-hold-key-to-power-in-election-showdown
Parliamentary elections bring mixed outcomes for Yoon’s aides: Wednesday's general elections delivered mixed results to several political heavyweights who ran ...
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South Korea probes Temu over alleged false ads, unfair practices: South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/08/south-korea-probes-temu-over-alleged-false-ads-unfair-practices
Near-total vote results show South Korea's opposition is set to strengthen its parliamentary majority, news agency Yonhap reported ... Show more #afp #southkorea #southkorea2024 #elections
Coupang to increase membership fees by 58%: Coupang has decided to raise the price of its Wow paid membership service to 7,890 won ($5.74) per month ...
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3 in 100 Korean adults have tried illegal drugs such as cocaine: Three in 100 adults in Korea have tried illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin at ...
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Korea lags behind in tackling gender wage gap despite increase in female workers
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272 arrested in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea over alleged online child sexual abuse crimes; youngest arrested is only 12
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After election loss, ruling party members play blame game: Ruling party members are engaged in a blame game after the People Power Party suffered a big defeat in ...
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Rising inflation spurs surge in online fresh produce purchases : More and more shoppers in Korea are turning to online platforms to purchase fruits, vegetables ...
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S. Korea to launch 2nd spy satellite on April 8 : South Korea will launch its second military spy satellite next week from a U.S. space center ...
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North Korea’s millennial defectors now seek political power in the South: Park Choong-kwon, once part of North Korea’s elite, is set to enter South Korea’s ...
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Yoon critics within conservative bloc gain greater footing after surviving elections
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Yoon eases loans criteria for newlywed couples: President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday the government will ease the loans criteria for young families as part of ...
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Yoon's med school quota hike plan at crossroads following ruling party's election defeat
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South Koreans cast legislative election ballots in test for Yoon: SEOUL -- Polls opened Wednesday in pivotal legislative elections in South Korea ...
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Allies seek alternative measures to continue monitoring of N. Korea : President Yoon Suk Yeol highlighted South Korea's steadfast commitment to upholding U.N ...
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Foreign company CEOs request larger gov't incentives, improved infrastructure to expand investments in Korea
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Justice minster advised to fully expand inmates' opportunities to make phone calls
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after campaign focused on economy, graft: South Koreans voted to elect a new parliament on Wednesday in a bitterly fought ...
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Green onion outcry: Humble vegetable roils S Korean vote | kuwaittimes: Green onion outcry: Humble vegetable roils S Korean vote - World - SEOUL: Foreign policy ...
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South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-new-ambassador-to-australia-is-a-scourge-for-the-ruling-party/
Paid articlePaid South Korea election a minor setback for capital market reform: TOKYO/SEOUL -- South Korea's efforts to boost corporate valuations through a government-led ...
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Paid articlePaid Women's rights take back seat in parliamentary elections : Discussions concerning women's rights and gender equality are expected to be limited in the ...
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South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
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Paid articlePaid Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
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Paid articlePaid Researchers call for special support to prevent brain drain in basic science : Basic science researchers have raised concerns that the Yoon Suk Yeol ...
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Private e-Um 5G enables 4D experience on Lotte World's flagship roller coaster
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Korea's national debt hits record high in 2023 : Korea's national debt reached a fresh high last year, and the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) surpassed ...
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RWE acquires license for new offshore wind farm near Taean : RWE acquired its first official approval from the Korean government to introduce a series of ...
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Space race between South, North heats up with launches expected in April : The space race between South and North Korea is expected to heat up in April ...
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Companies to face stricter regulations after opposition bloc's landslide win
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LOOK: NCT members send off military-bound Taeyong: NCT star Taeyong enlisted Monday in the South Korean military, becoming the first member of the popular K-pop ...
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Nearly 250,000 illegal sexual videos removed from web in 2023: gender ministry : Nearly 250,000 illegal sexual videos were removed from the web last year ...
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Yoon meets head of trainee doctors’ group to find solution to medical standoff: President Yoon Suk Yeol met Park Dan, head of the Korean Intern Resident ...
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Nearly 30% of South Korean students overweight, with more binge drinking than before
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South Korean voters—and spring onions—rebuke the president: The failure of Yoon Suk-yeol’s party in parliamentary elections will make his last three years hard
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/south-korean-voters-and-spring-onions-rebuke-the-president
Alerts issued as yellow dust engulfs South Korea: The fine dust level is expected to remain at “bad” to “very bad” throughout the day.
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