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Party members wanted Yoon Suk Yeol out so they could muster more support from moderate voters who have a negative view of his ...

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South Korea's Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is the frontrunner for the June 3 snap presidential election, vowing ...

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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Thursday for abuse of power over his martial law declaration, prosecutors said, adding to the impeached ex-leader's legal jeopardy.

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader ... Power Party remains in disarray over the recent ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Observers expect Han to officially launch his ...