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Six opposition parties in South Korea have filed a bill to impeach the president

Six opposition parties in South Korea have filed a bill to impeach the president

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Blocked parliament and clashes in Seoul: What is happening in South Korea after the declaration of"martial law"

Blocked parliament and clashes in Seoul: What is happening in South Korea after the declaration of"martial law"

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Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

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Russian Defense Minister arrived in North Korea for talks: what is known

Russian Defense Minister arrived in North Korea for talks: what is known

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As a result of heavy snowfall in the capital of South Korea, four people were killed

As a result of heavy snowfall in the capital of South Korea, four people were killed

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Record snowfall in Seoul: bad weather paralyzed transport and led to victims

Record snowfall in Seoul: bad weather paralyzed transport and led to victims

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In South Korea, a man deliberately gained 20 kg to avoid serving in the army: how it all ended

In South Korea, a man deliberately gained 20 kg to avoid serving in the army: how it all ended

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DPRK and russia sign a mysterious sports protocol

DPRK and russia sign a mysterious sports protocol

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North Korea sends one of the top ten generals to Russia-WSJ

North Korea sends one of the top ten generals to Russia-WSJ

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Military refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets to Ukraine calling on North Korean soldiers to defect

Military refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets to Ukraine calling on North Korean soldiers to defect

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South Korea launches ballistic missile in response to DPRK's actions

South Korea launches ballistic missile in response to DPRK's actions

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South Korea does not rule out direct delivery of weapons to Ukraine

South Korea does not rule out direct delivery of weapons to Ukraine

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Borrell: North Korean troops in Ukraine demands "appropriate response"

Borrell: North Korean troops in Ukraine demands "appropriate response"

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Ukraine is waiting for a group of specialists from South Korea - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is waiting for a group of specialists from South Korea - Zelenskyy

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Fire breaks out at US Army warehouse in South Korea

Fire breaks out at US Army warehouse in South Korea

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North Korean balloon with garbage crashes on the presidential complex in Seoul

North Korean balloon with garbage crashes on the presidential complex in Seoul

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German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine

German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine

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DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC

DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC

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Pentagon chief: there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia

Pentagon chief: there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia

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Kim Jong-un visits intercontinental ballistic missile base - Bloomberg

Kim Jong-un visits intercontinental ballistic missile base - Bloomberg

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South Korean court begins consideration of the impeachment case against President Yun Seok-yeol

South Korean court begins consideration of the impeachment case against President Yun Seok-yeol

South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun hearings on the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yol after he imposed martial law. The court has 180 days to make a decision, and the president is currently suspended from power.

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The US expresses support for South Korea after the impeachment of the president

The US expresses support for South Korea after the impeachment of the president

The South Korean parliament voted to impeach President Yun Suk-yol. The United States supported the democratic process and expressed its readiness to cooperate with acting President Han Dak-soo.

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South Korean police raided the president's office because of an attempt to impose martial law

South Korean police raided the president's office because of an attempt to impose martial law

Law enforcement officers searched the Office of President Yoon Suk Yol over an attempt to impose martial law last week. 18 investigators seized documents related to the Cabinet meeting on the declaration of martial law.

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Former South Korean defense minister tried to commit suicide in pre-trial detention center

Former South Korean defense minister tried to commit suicide in pre-trial detention center

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a pre-trial detention center in Seoul. He is being held on charges of rebellion related to the investigation of the declaration of martial law.

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South Korean President banned from leaving the country

South Korean President banned from leaving the country

Yoon Sok Yol was banned from leaving the country after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The president became the subject of a criminal investigation, and his party delegated powers to the Prime Minister.

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Prosecutor's office arrests former South Korean Defense Minister

Prosecutor's office arrests former South Korean Defense Minister

South Korean prosecutors have arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong hyun in a treason case. The arrest is related to the president's declaration of martial law last week.

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South Korean President orders arrest of his party leader

South Korean President orders arrest of his party leader

President Yoon Suk Yule ordered the arrest of the leader of the ruling party and opposition, declaring martial law. The decision was overturned after a vote in Parliament, and the president's rating fell to 13%.

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The leader of the ruling party of South Korea calls for the removal of the president: when will they vote for impeachment

The leader of the ruling party of South Korea calls for the removal of the president: when will they vote for impeachment

Han Dong Hong said it was necessary to remove President Yoon Sok Yule due to an attempt to impose martial law. The ruling party has scheduled an impeachment vote for Saturday.

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South Korea: President and Defense Minister charged with high treason, prosecutors ban travel of high-ranking officials

South Korea: President and Defense Minister charged with high treason, prosecutors ban travel of high-ranking officials

Police launched an investigation into President Yun Suk-yol and high-ranking officials over the declaration of martial law. Prosecutors have banned former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun from traveling.

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South Korean president appoints new defense minister - Reuters

South Korean president appoints new defense minister - Reuters

Yun Seok-yol appointed Choi Bong-hyuk as the new defense minister after Kim Yong-hyun resigned. The change of leadership followed a failed attempt to impose martial law and a political crisis in the country.

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Six opposition parties in South Korea have filed a bill to impeach the president

Six opposition parties in South Korea have filed a bill to impeach the president

South Korea's opposition parties have initiated the impeachment of President Yoon Sok Yule over the introduction of martial law. The impeachment vote is scheduled for December 6-7, and two-thirds of the National Assembly's votes are required for approval.

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Blocked parliament and clashes in Seoul: What is happening in South Korea after the declaration of"martial law"

Blocked parliament and clashes in Seoul: What is happening in South Korea after the declaration of"martial law"

Martial law has been imposed in South Korea to "destroy pro-North Korean forces. " There are clashes between military personnel and protesters near the parliament, and the opposition calls the president's actions unconstitutional.

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Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

Scientists have discovered a shift in the Earth's rotation axis by 80 centimeters to the East due to the large-scale use of groundwater. From 1993 to 2010, more than 2,150 gigatons of water were pumped from underground reservoirs.

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Russian Defense Minister arrived in North Korea for talks: what is known

Russian Defense Minister arrived in North Korea for talks: what is known

Andrei Belousov visited North Korea for talks with the country's military leadership. The United States claims that North Korea has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia and is supplying military equipment.

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As a result of heavy snowfall in the capital of South Korea, four people were killed

As a result of heavy snowfall in the capital of South Korea, four people were killed

In the capital of South Korea, heavy snowfall killed four people and injured 11 others. Among the causes of death - the collapse of a snow net on a golf course and accidents on the tracks.

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Record snowfall in Seoul: bad weather paralyzed transport and led to victims

Record snowfall in Seoul: bad weather paralyzed transport and led to victims

In Seoul, 20 cm of snow fell - the most since 1907 for November. Bad weather caused the death of two people, flight cancellations and de-energization of thousands of homes.

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In South Korea, a man deliberately gained 20 kg to avoid serving in the army: how it all ended

In South Korea, a man deliberately gained 20 kg to avoid serving in the army: how it all ended

The man was convicted of intentionally gaining 20 kg of weight to avoid military service. The court imposed a suspended sentence for violating the law on military service.

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DPRK and russia sign a mysterious sports protocol

DPRK and russia sign a mysterious sports protocol

The DPRK and russian sports ministers signed a protocol on sports exchanges for 2025 during a meeting in Pyongyang. This is happening against the backdrop of increased military cooperation between the countries and the supply of weapons to the DPRK for the war in Ukraine.

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North Korea sends one of the top ten generals to Russia-WSJ

North Korea sends one of the top ten generals to Russia-WSJ

Colonel-General Kim Yong Bok, deputy head of the General Staff of the KNA, arrived in Russia among 500 officers. His specific mission is unknown, he previously commanded the DPRK Special Forces Corps.

War •  • 17835 views
Military refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets to Ukraine calling on North Korean soldiers to defect

Military refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets to Ukraine calling on North Korean soldiers to defect

A group of refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets and audio to the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul calling for the defection of the North Korean military. The materials contain instructions on how to defect and will be distributed among DPRK soldiers in Russia.

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South Korea launches ballistic missile in response to DPRK's actions

South Korea launches ballistic missile in response to DPRK's actions

South Korea has conducted an exercise with the launch of a Hyeonmu-2 ballistic missile in the Yellow Sea. The launch was a response to the DPRK's recent test of the Hwasong-19 intercontinental missile.

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South Korea does not rule out direct delivery of weapons to Ukraine

South Korea does not rule out direct delivery of weapons to Ukraine

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol is considering direct arms supplies to Ukraine. The decision will depend on the level of North Korea's involvement in the conflict.

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Borrell: North Korean troops in Ukraine demands "appropriate response"

Borrell: North Korean troops in Ukraine demands "appropriate response"

EU diplomat Josep Borrell has said that it is necessary to respond to North Korea's involvement in the war. He came for talks with senior officials during his visits to Japan and South Korea.

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Ukraine is waiting for a group of specialists from South Korea - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is waiting for a group of specialists from South Korea - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy confirmed the expectation of a team of experts from South Korea to monitor the situation. The President also expressed his readiness to exchange captured North Korean military personnel for Ukrainians.

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Fire breaks out at US Army warehouse in South Korea

Fire breaks out at US Army warehouse in South Korea

A fire broke out at a US Army supply warehouse in Busan, which took 4 hours to extinguish. A total of 163 people and 51 pieces of equipment were involved in the firefighting, with no casualties.

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North Korean balloon with garbage crashes on the presidential complex in Seoul

North Korean balloon with garbage crashes on the presidential complex in Seoul

A balloon from the DPRK burst over the presidential complex in Seoul, dropping debris. This is the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the vulnerability of key South Korean facilities.

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German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine

German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine

Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.

War •  • 17595 views
DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC

DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC

The National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reports on the movement of North Korean troops from the Far East to the interior of Russia. Earlier, it was reported that Russia plans to use Koreans in Kursk and send 3,000 DPRK troops to Russia.

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Pentagon chief: there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia

Pentagon chief: there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is evidence of the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He added that it is not yet known what role they will play there.

War •  • 16288 views
Kim Jong-un visits intercontinental ballistic missile base - Bloomberg

Kim Jong-un visits intercontinental ballistic missile base - Bloomberg

The DPRK leader inspected strategic missile bases and called for readiness to retaliate. The visit took place on the eve of the US presidential election, which may be an attempt to draw attention to Pyongyang's military power.

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