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South Korea turmoil deepens

South Korea crisis deepens with election frontrunner retrial, resignations

South Korea’s political chaos deepened yesterday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two

The Manila Times on MSN · 2h

SKorea crisis deepens with election frontrunner retrial, resignations

South Korea's political chaos deepened Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two key government figures quit ahead of a snap election next month.

The Financial Times · 18h

South Korea turmoil deepens as acting leader and replacement both resign

South Korea’s political turmoil has deepened after the fiercely divided nation’s interim leader and the man who was supposed to replace him both resigned within hours of each other. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced his resignation as acting president on Thursday afternoon in order to stand for election to succeed conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol,

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South Korea's finance chief Choi Sang-mok retakes charge of the country

By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -In the latest twist and turn to South Korea's political turmoil, Finance Minister Choi ...

Frontiers8d

Democracy in South Korea: Examining Stability Amidst Political Challenges

The political landscape of South Korea has experienced significant evolution since the nation democratised in 1987.

Anadolu Agency7d

South Korean economy contracts in Q1 amid political crisis, US tariff uncertainty

South Korea's economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first quarterly contraction in nine months, as ...

S. Korea GDP shrinks unexpectedly in Q1 amid political crisis, US tariff woes

The political crisis deepened when acting President Han Duck-soo was also impeached in late December. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok then assumed the role of interim leader. The turmoil has eroded ...

The Diplomat13d

The Martial Law Crisis: How Military Disobedience Helped Save South Korea’s Democracy

Lower-ranking soldiers, through acts of disobedience, played a crucial role in stopping an undemocratic power grab. That ...

EconoTimes9d

South Korea’s Economic Growth Stalls Amid Tariffs and Political Turmoil

South Koreas economy showed minimal growth last quarter as global trade risks and weak domestic demand continued to weigh on ...

U.S. News & World Report4d

South Korea Martial Law Put Lee Jae-Myung Back on Track for Presidency

South Korea Martial Law Put Lee Jae-Myung ... to win after leading the effort to impeach Yoon in a rollercoaster political crisis. During Yoon's six hours of martial law on December 3, Lee ...

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POLL South Korea's economic growth likely stalled again in Q1

South Korea's economy barely grew last quarter as persistent global trade risks and weak domestic demand continued to sap ...

Yonhap News (English) on MSN2d

Jeonju Intl. Film Fest kicks off 26th edition with 224 films

The Jeonju International Film Festival, South Korea's premier platform for indie and art house cinema, kicks off Wednesday ...

U.S. News & World Report8d

U.S. and South Korea Had 'Very Successful' Trade Talks, Bessent Says

The trade talks come as South Korea remains embroiled in its worst political crisis in decades. A snap presidential election will be held on June 3, after former President Yoon Suk Yeol was ...

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