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Han Kang says Korea's martial law crisis is 'not that awful,' praises citizens' courage

Han Kang, this year's Nobel Prize laureate in literature, said Korea's political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration is "not that awful," highlighting the courage and sincerity of citizens who have mobilized in response.

Dec 13, 2024By Yonhap

Han Kang says Korea's martial law crisis is 'not that awful,' praises citizens' courage

Foreign ministry's 2025 budget set at $2.98 bil

The foreign ministry said Thursday its 2025 budget was finalized at 4.28 trillion won ($2.98 billion), up 2 percent from this year.

Dec 12, 2024By Yonhap

Foreign ministry's 2025 budget set at $2.98 bil

Protesters in standoff with police near Yoon's residence

Protesters calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment were in a standoff with police outside the presidential residence in Seoul on Thursday.

Dec 12, 2024By Yonhap

Protesters in standoff with police near Yoon's residence

K-pop, carols, free food at South Korea impeachment protests

Waving colourful glow sticks, singing parody songs and sporting elaborate outfits, demonstrators in Seoul this week calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure have highlighted South Korea's unique and creative protest culture.

Dec 12, 2024By AFP

K-pop, carols, free food at South Korea impeachment protests

Citizens left frustrated after Yoon's fourth public address

President Yoon Suk Yeol's fourth emergency public address on Thursday ignited widespread disappointment and anger, as citizens accused him of sidestepping accountability and justifying his controversial actions.

Dec 12, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Citizens left frustrated after Yoon's fourth public address

Rallies for and against Yoon's impeachment simultaneously take place in Seoul

Supporters and opponents of President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to hold large-scale rallies in the center of Seoul simultaneously on Thursday, raising concerns about an accidental clash between the two groups.

Dec 12, 2024By Yonhap

Rallies for and against Yoon's impeachment simultaneously take place in Seoul

Korea to reduce rice production area to address falling demand

Korea's agricultural ministry said Thursday the country will make efforts to gradually reduce the size of rice paddies to address falling demand while adopting environmentally friendly cultivation methods.

Dec 12, 2024By Yonhap

Korea to reduce rice production area to address falling demand

Broadcaster Kim Ou-joon goes into hiding for 36 hours amid president's martial law attempt

Broadcaster and YouTuber Kim Ou-joon said he went into hiding minutes after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law last week and kept a low profile for 36 hours in a place "far away," even after martial law was revoked by the nation's parliament.

Dec 12, 2024By KTimes

Broadcaster Kim Ou-joon goes into hiding for 36 hours amid president's martial law attempt

Teachers' groups call for Yoon to step down over martial law turmoil

Several teachers' groups called on President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday to step down over his martial law declaration last week, describing his action as "violence" based on hatred and "ostracism."

Dec 12, 2024By Yonhap

Teachers' groups call for Yoon to step down over martial law turmoil

'Dad, make a strategic judgment,' says text from ruling party lawmaker's child

While a growing number of People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers are considering supporting or participating in the vote on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment motion, one lawmaker was spotted receiving a message from his child urging a vote for impeachment.

Dec 12, 2024By KTimes

'Dad, make a strategic judgment,' says text from ruling party lawmaker's child

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Society

Han Kang says Korea's martial law crisis is 'not that awful,' praises citizens' courage

Foreign ministry's 2025 budget set at $2.98 bil

Protesters in standoff with police near Yoon's residence

K-pop, carols, free food at South Korea impeachment protests

Citizens left frustrated after Yoon's fourth public address

Rallies for and against Yoon's impeachment simultaneously take place in Seoul

Korea to reduce rice production area to address falling demand

Broadcaster Kim Ou-joon goes into hiding for 36 hours amid president's martial law attempt

Teachers' groups call for Yoon to step down over martial law turmoil

'Dad, make a strategic judgment,' says text from ruling party lawmaker's child

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