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Why is curry rice, despite its Indian origins, so deeply admired in Japan? 🎥⬇️Curry Rice - JAPAN DELISH | NHK WORLD-JAPAN JAPAN DELISH Curry Rice

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Tokyo is equipped with advanced disaster prevention technology that protects it from earthquakes and flooding. 🎥⬇️#37 Tokyo Metropolis - BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life | NHK WORLD-JAPAN BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your ... Show more

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Japan's pollen season arrives early | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Japan's environment ministry says the pollen season has started early this year.

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As Japan’s population continues to grow older, plans for the afterlife may remain an issue for ages to come. 🎥⬇️Graves and End-of-Life Planning - Japanology Plus | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Japanology Plus Graves and End-of-Life ... Show more

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The Buddhist temple #Daionji has served as a refuge for Vietnamese in Japan facing challenges related to work and daily life ... Show more

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Jan 24

What’s your favorite 'yakumi' in Japanese cuisine? Share your top pick! 🎥⬇️Yakumi: Traditional Japanese Seasoning - Trails to Oishii Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Trails to Oishii Tokyo Yakumi: Traditional Japanese Seasoning

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Jan 25

Monkey see, monkey pee

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Muse cells possess the ability to repair damaged tissues, which could be used to treat many complex conditions. 🎥⬇️Muse Cells: A New Stem Cell Treatment - Medical Frontiers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Medical Frontiers Muse Cells: A New ... Show more

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Jan 24

Residents of a small fishing village devastated by the 2011 tsunami remain committed to continuing their way of life. 🎥⬇️Living with the Bounty of the Sea: 13 Years on from the Tsunami - Hometown Stories | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Hometown Stories Living with ... Show more

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New face of travel: Skyliner introduces recognition tech: The high-speed Skyliner that links Narita Airport with central Tokyo has introduced a new way to pay ...

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It’s a marathon of a match between Tobizaru and Hakuoho on Day 11 of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament! See more action on GRAND SUMO Highlights ... Show more

GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English

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Jan 22

Ichiro's "unimaginable" achievement | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Former Japanese Major League Baseball star, Suzuki Ichiro, has made history by being ...

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Jan 23

Find out how "omotenashi" is the key to the popularity of a local Fukushima railroad. Fukushima's Iizaka Line: Keeping Business on Track - Japan Railway Journal | NHK WORLD-JAPAN "Japan Railway Journal" (Fukushima's Iizaka ... Show more

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Jan 23

Japanese TV personality Nakai Masahiro announces retirement: Japanese television personality Nakai Masahiro has announced he is retiring from show business in ...

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Cold dash to a freezing splash in Niigata

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BOJ hikes benchmark rate to 0.5 percent: The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate to around 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent.

Quick Glance: Bank of Japan Raises Rates to Highest in 17 Years

The Bank of Japan has increased interest rates to 0.5 percent, the highest level since 2008.

This move follows a rise in core inflation to three percent in December, supporting a tighter monetary policy.

The Bank prepared markets for this increase, with three-quarters of economists anticipating it.

Despite concerns over potential trade disruptions from U.S. policies, further rate hikes are expected.

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Jan 23

Japan’s temples and shrines have stood for centuries thanks to miyadaiku, specialists trained in traditional woodworking techniques ... Show more

Miyadaiku: Woodworking for the Divine - Spiritual Explorers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Japanese firms eager to offer pay hikes but some may struggle to keep up: Japan's annual spring wage negotiations have yielded substantial raises in recent years ...

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Learn Japanese 【Kanji】 Can you guess which Kanji should be used for the word written in Hiragana? You can find the correct answer on our ... Show more

Easy Japanese 2015 - Vocabulary List & Quiz | NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN

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Donald Trump launches second term with executive actions | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday ...

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Learn Japanese 【Hiragana】 What is this? Can you answer in hiragana? You can find the hiragana list on our website!Hiragana - alphabet | Easy Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN ------------------------ Learn ... Show more

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Jan 21

Championship contenders Kinbozan and Takerufuji throw down on Day 9 of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament! See more action on GRAND SUMO Highlights ... Show more

GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English

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January 20th is the beginning of “Daikan” which is known as the coldest time of the year on the solar calendar. At Otowasan Kannonji Temple it’s a time to ... Show more

January - Nun's Seasonal Calendar | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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2025 marks 80 years since World War Two. NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a collection of programs exploring the issues of war and peace ... Show more

The Pursuit of PEACE: Searching for Answers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Analysis: The Trump Effect | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The dust is settling after an inauguration day filled with big promises, and even more executive orders. Yes ...

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Emmanuel Gérard reveals how the world-renowned animation of Miyazaki Hayao became intertwined with the 600-year-old art of French tapestry weaving ... Show more

Renaissance Through Animations: Emmanuel Gérard / Director, la Cité de la tapisserie - Direct Talk | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Jan 22

Underground reservoirs and development plans working with nature combine with advanced modeling simulations and infectious disease countermeasures to protect ... Show more

Transforming Cities Using Japanese Technology Part 2: Adapting to Urban Risks - Climate Tech | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Jan 21

A year ago, a local festival that had been celebrated for over 10 centuries came to an end. 🎥⬇️Sominsai: The End of a 1000-year-old Festival | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Sominsai: The End of a 1000-year-old Festival

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Jan 21

Onokatsu is a stoic sumo wrestler from Mongolia off to a solid start in the top division ranks. Watch more wrestlers⬇️Wrestlers to Watch - GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English ------------------------ GRAND ... Show more

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Morioka, Iwate Prefecture is a treasure trove of noodle cuisine. Uncover the appeal of one of their local favorites.Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Great Noodle Expedition - Dining with the Chef | NHK WORLD-JAPAN "Dining with the ... Show more

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From carbon-fixing construction materials to farms that harvest electricity alongside crops and lush urban green spaces, Japan is sowing many seeds in hopes ... Show more

Transforming Cities Using Japanese Technology Part 1: Zero-emission Measures - Climate Tech | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Jan 22

This week’s stories on BIZ STREAM - US Seeks Green Solutions to Meet Surge in Power Demand - Drugmakers Tap AI to Develop New Treatments - Riding High on New ... Show more

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Jan 22

Check out this recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken to create deliciously funky Chinese steamed buns! 🎥⬇️Season 5-3 Rainbow Kakiage Bento & Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Buns Bento - BENTO EXPO | NHK WORLD-JAPAN BENTO EXPO Season 5-3 Rainbow Kakiage Bento & ... Show more

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A kendo instructor from New Zealand shares the lessons he’s learned from pursuing the path of the sword in Shizuoka. 🎥⬇️#30: Bridging Smalltown Dojos with the World - Chatroom Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Chatroom Japan #30: Bridging ... Show more

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Jan 20

Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed as ceasefire takes effect: Israeli and Hamas leaders have marked the start of a six-week ceasefire in Gaza by ...

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The matriarch of a farming family in the mountains of Tokushima serves up tasty traditional treats. 🎥⬇️Hamako's Mountain Home - Through the Kitchen Window | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Through the Kitchen Window Hamako's Mountain Home

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Swordsmith looks to forge the future

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Uncover Japan's cutting-edge strategies in disaster prevention for torrential rains. 🎥⬇️Heavy Rain - Navigating Disasters | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Navigating Disasters Heavy Rain

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Learn Japanese 【Exercise】 Do you know the words to indicate points in time? Check our website to find out the answers.Easy Japanese 2015 - Learning Tools | NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN ------------------------ Learn ... Show more

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Morioka, Iwate Prefecture is a treasure trove of noodle cuisine. Uncover the appeal of one of their local favorites.Cook Around Japan - Morioka: The Great Noodle Expedition - Dining with the Chef | NHK WORLD-JAPAN "Dining with the ... Show more

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"Don't miss the thrilling bout between Oho and Tobizaru! Oho just clinched his 6th consecutive victory. Wrestlers to Watch - GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English ------------------------ GRAND SUMO on NHK ... Show more

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Have you tried crisp, hot, and delicious Japanese gyoza dumplings? 🎥⬇️Gyoza - JAPAN DELISH | NHK WORLD-JAPAN JAPAN DELISH Gyoza

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Here’s a must-try recipe for healthy chicken nuggets made with tofu. 🎥⬇️Season 4-9 Drop-fried Tofu Bento & Sweet and Sour Pork Bento - BENTO EXPO | NHK WORLD-JAPAN BENTO EXPO Season 4-9 Drop-fried Tofu Bento & Sweet and Sour Pork Bento

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Jan 20

From artistic flower arrangements to healing medicinal herbs, the role of plants in Kyoto has deep roots. 🎥⬇️Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life - Core Kyoto | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Core Kyoto Diversity in Plants: The ... Show more

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Jan 20

Drones could be the key to saving lives in Mongolia, transporting blood for transfusions through the air, bypassing the heavily congested streets below ... Show more

Drone Entrepreneur - Kawanoue Kazufumi - FRONTRUNNERS | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Media: S.Korean President Yoon arrested: South Korea media say investigators have arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol on suspicion of orchestrating an insurrection ...

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Learn Japanese 【News】 How much of our simple Japanese news broadcast can you understand? (audio news/10 mins.) The audio program will be updated weekly ... Show more

やさしい日本語で“今週の日本” Weekly News in Simple Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Learn Japanese

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A doctor returns home to serve his community, taking over the only hospital on the island where he was born. 🎥⬇️Saving Lives on an Isolated Island - Hometown Stories | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Hometown Stories Saving Lives on an ... Show more

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Mayuyama Koji is nicknamed "God Hand" because of his exceptional artwork restoration techniques. 🎥⬇️The Unknown Master of Restoration Episode 3 - The Unknown Master of Restoration | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Documentary 360 The Unknown Master of ... Show more

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Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born. Chuk Besher knows what that’s like. It made him ask questions about identity and #diversity ... Show more

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This week’s stories on BIZ STREAM - US Seeks Green Solutions to Meet Surge in Power Demand - Drugmakers Tap AI to Develop New Treatments - Riding High on New ... Show more

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From the moat protecting Matsue Castle to Lake Shinji teeming with shellfish or the historic harbor of Mihonoseki, water has brought waves of prosperity to ... Show more

Matsue: Time Carved by Water - Seasoning the Seasons | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Sakurai Masayoshi has supported approximately 17,500 women in India to combat sexual violence. 🎥⬇️A New Line of Defense Against Sexual Violence: Sakurai Masayoshi / CEO, Gawain - Direct Talk | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Direct Talk A New Line of Defense Against Sexual ... Show more

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Japan marks 30th anniversary of devastating Kobe earthquake

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Atamifuji and Hoshoryu put on a sensational display of speed and strength on Day 5 of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament! See more action on GRAND SUMO ... Show more

GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English

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An unexpected development unfolds during a bout between Ura and Takayasu on Day 4 of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament! See more twists and turns on GRAND SUMO ... Show more

GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English

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On January 23rd, Thailand will become the first Southeast Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. LGBTQ couples will have the same rights as heterosexual ... Show more

THAILAND LEADS THE WAY WITH SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LAW | Asian View - Radio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs

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For the first time, Gosho Aoyama, the creator of 'Detective Conan,' is sharing exclusive, long-term coverage. Explore his fascinating behind-the-scenes ... Show more

Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan - Aoyama Gosho, Manga Artist - The Professionals | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Life in Japan: Preparing for the next quake: Japan's Earthquake Research Committee warns that the chances of a Nankai Trough mega earthquake hitting the country ...

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Learn Japanese 【Katakana】 Do you know how to replace characters written in hiragana with katakana? Check out the Japanese syllabaries list ... Show more

Katakana - alphabet | Easy Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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If at first you don’t reach the moon…

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol detained

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Quick Glance: Chaos Erupts After President Yoon's Detention Extended

Hundreds of supporters of arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a court after his detention was extended.

Yoon, facing insurrection allegations, became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, leading to political turmoil.

Police restored order and arrested 46 protesters, with nine officers injured during the chaos.

Support for Yoon's conservative party has rebounded amid the unrest, while the Constitutional Court deliberates on his potential removal.

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Salerno is a scenic coastal community in Italy where friendly fishermen and artists lead idyllic lives surrounded by ancient architecture ... Show more

Salerno, Italy - Somewhere Street | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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A teacher from Poland searches for the remains of World War II casualties in Okinawa while educating future generations about the history of their homeland ... Show more

Sowing the Seeds of Peace - Where We Call Home | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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An autumn adventure in Akita riding along the coast and into the mountains and forests full of nature’s bounty. 🎥⬇️Akita - The Wisdom of Nature - CYCLE AROUND JAPAN | NHK WORLD-JAPAN CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Akita - The ... Show more

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No time for monkey business as Tobizaru and Hoshoryu barrel into each other on Day 2 of the January GRAND SUMO Tournament! See more action on GRAND SUMO ... Show more

GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English

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Recent data indicate that constipation can lead to serious conditions such as stroke and chronic kidney disease. 🎥⬇️Control Constipation to Control Your Life - Medical Frontiers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Medical Frontiers Control ... Show more

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Strong quake hits Kyushu in southwestern Japan, creating 20 cm tsunami: A magnitude 6.9 quake struck off Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Japan ...

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French theater director Jean Bellorini pulls back the curtain on how the stage can change lives and minds. 🎥⬇️Theater Lights Up the World: Jean Bellorini / Theater Director - Direct Talk | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Direct Talk Theater Lights Up the World: ... Show more

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Who's behind the suspected Baltic Sea sabotage?: Undersea power cables and communication links have been damaged in the Baltic Sea, which is bordered by Russia ...

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Learn Japanese 【Exercise】 Which word describes a person's forte or specialty? Watch the video to find out the answer.Acting - Magical Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN ------------------------ Learn ... Show more

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An apple orchard growing dozens of varieties along with a bountiful vegetable garden may be the secret to Harasawa Shoko's long and healthy life.Shoko's Core Values - Through the Kitchen Window | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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This week’s stories on BIZ STREAM - Creative Coatings Increase Convenience and Safety - Nippon Steel Goes to Court Over US Steel Deal - Chinese-Backed Mega ... Show more

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Retired railway cars are meticulously maintained to preserve the history of Hokkaido’s trains. 🎥⬇️Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads - Japan Railway Journal | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Japan Railway Journal Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at ... Show more

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[Breaking News] The Japan Meteorological Agency says experts have finished assessing the possibility of a Nankai Trough massive earthquake ... Show more

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Prepare yourself for a picturesque propeller plane flight across Hokkaido! 🎥⬇️#09 Sapporo to Nakashibetsu Airport - On the Wings | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On the Wings #09 Sapporo to Nakashibetsu Airport

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Shattered but not broken: the fight to rebuild Suzu: A little over a year ago, Japan's Noto Peninsula was shaken by a powerful earthquake ...

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Learn Japanese 【Useful phrase】 Study useful Japanese for daily life and travel. Try making your own sentences with different words ... Show more

Lesson17 I've been traveling around Japan. | Easy Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Investigators: South Korean President detained: South Korean investigators say they have detained President Yoon Suk-yeol. He faces insurrection charges over ...