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South Korean President refuses to resign and is ready for impeachment

South Korean President refuses to resign and is ready for impeachment

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Bitcoin price stabilizes at $97 thousand due to new CPI data

Bitcoin price stabilizes at $97 thousand due to new CPI data

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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

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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

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South Korean President banned from leaving the country

South Korean President banned from leaving the country

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A special forces officer revealed the truth about the scandalous raid on the South Korean parliament

A special forces officer revealed the truth about the scandalous raid on the South Korean parliament

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Prosecutor's office arrests former South Korean Defense Minister

Prosecutor's office arrests former South Korean Defense Minister

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South Korea's ruling party removed President Yoon from state law enforcement, but took him "under protection"

South Korea's ruling party removed President Yoon from state law enforcement, but took him "under protection"

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South Korean President survives impeachment, but party demands his resignation

South Korean President survives impeachment, but party demands his resignation

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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the South Korean parliament: protesters are outraged by the failure of the impeachment of the president

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the South Korean parliament: protesters are outraged by the failure of the impeachment of the president

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South Korean president's impeachment failed due to lack of quorum

South Korean president's impeachment failed due to lack of quorum

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South Korean president apologizes for imposing martial law

South Korean president apologizes for imposing martial law

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South Korean President orders arrest of his party leader

South Korean President orders arrest of his party leader

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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

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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

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South Korean president appoints new defense minister - Reuters

South Korean president appoints new defense minister - Reuters

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Coca-Cola's high-profile promise for reusable packaging disappeared ahead of the plastic summit

Coca-Cola's high-profile promise for reusable packaging disappeared ahead of the plastic summit

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South Korea's defense minister resigns after failed martial law

South Korea's defense minister resigns after failed martial law

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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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South Korean President lifts martial law

South Korean President lifts martial law

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North Korean military suffers losses near Kursk: more than 100 soldiers killed

North Korean military suffers losses near Kursk: more than 100 soldiers killed

The Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the DPRK military near Kursk: more than 100 killed and about 1,000 wounded. The reason for the losses was the unpreparedness of North Korean units for modern warfare.

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US estimates DPRK military losses in Kursk region at “several hundred” - Bloomberg

US estimates DPRK military losses in Kursk region at “several hundred” - Bloomberg

U. S. officials reported “several hundred” casualties among North Korean troops in the Kursk region. russia has sent about 12,000 North Korean special forces with no combat experience.

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South Korea's ex-president again fails to appear for questioning in treason case

South Korea's ex-president again fails to appear for questioning in treason case

The impeached President of South Korea, Yun Seok-yol, ignored the interrogation on treason charges. His lawyers explained this by the incomplete formation of the defense team.

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10 countries and the EU condemned the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia to be used against Ukraine: what they say

10 countries and the EU condemned the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia to be used against Ukraine: what they say

The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.

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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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Current and former heads of military intelligence detained in South Korea

Current and former heads of military intelligence detained in South Korea

South Korea has detained the current and former heads of military intelligence on suspicion of organizing a coup d'état. They are suspected of collaborating with the president on a plan to declare martial law.

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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 parliament votes to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol

The National Assembly of South Korea has supported the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yol over the failed imposition of martial law. The decision was made by 204 votes to 85, with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots.

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South Korean parliament again votes to impeach President Yun Suk-yeol

South Korean parliament again votes to impeach President Yun Suk-yeol

The South Korean parliament is holding a second vote on the impeachment of the president over the conflict after the declaration of a state of emergency. The impeachment requires the support of two-thirds of the deputies.

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South Korea: President Yoon faces impeachment this Saturday

South Korea: President Yoon faces impeachment this Saturday

South Korea's opposition is initiating a new vote on the impeachment of President Yun Suk-yol this Saturday. The reason is his decision to declare and subsequently lift martial law in the country.

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South Korean President refuses to resign and is ready for impeachment

South Korean President refuses to resign and is ready for impeachment

Yun Seok-yol said he would not resign voluntarily and was ready to face impeachment proceedings. The president accused the opposition of obstructing the government's work and called the parliament a “monster.

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Bitcoin price stabilizes at $97 thousand due to new CPI data

Bitcoin price stabilizes at $97 thousand due to new CPI data

Bitcoin has stabilized at $97,483 in anticipation of the US CPI data. Traders are refraining from taking significant action because of the possible impact of inflation on the Fed's rate decision.

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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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A special forces officer revealed the truth about the scandalous raid on the South Korean parliament

A special forces officer revealed the truth about the scandalous raid on the South Korean parliament

The commander of the 707th Special Forces group claimed responsibility for the raid on the South Korean parliament. He stated that the soldiers acted on the orders of the former defense minister, who later resigned.

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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 Korea's ruling party removed President Yoon from state law enforcement, but took him "under protection"

South Korea's ruling party removed President Yoon from state law enforcement, but took him "under protection"

The people's Power Party took President Yoon Suk-Yol "under guardianship" and removed him from state affairs. The party leader promised to conduct an investigation into the chaos associated with martial law.

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South Korean President survives impeachment, but party demands his resignation

South Korean President survives impeachment, but party demands his resignation

An attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yule failed due to a boycott of the ruling party. After the vote, the party leader unexpectedly called on the president to resign due to the martial law scandal.

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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the South Korean parliament: protesters are outraged by the failure of the impeachment of the president

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the South Korean parliament: protesters are outraged by the failure of the impeachment of the president

The proposal to impeach President Yoon Seok-yeon failed due to the lack of a quorum in the National Assembly. Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered outside the parliament building, demanding the resignation of the president.

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South Korean president's impeachment failed due to lack of quorum

South Korean president's impeachment failed due to lack of quorum

The vote on the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yeon did not take place in the South Korean parliament due to an insufficient number of deputies. 200 votes were required to make a decision, but only 195 legislators were present.

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South Korean president apologizes for imposing martial law

South Korean president apologizes for imposing martial law

Yun Sok Yule admitted a mistake regarding the introduction of martial law and control over the media due to the blocking of the work of Parliament by the opposition. The president promised to restore citizens ' trust and cooperate with the parliament to resolve the crisis.

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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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Coca-Cola's high-profile promise for reusable packaging disappeared ahead of the plastic summit

Coca-Cola's high-profile promise for reusable packaging disappeared ahead of the plastic summit

Coca-Cola has removed information about its promise to achieve 25% reusable packaging by 2030. Instead, the company announced new targets for recycled material in packaging at the level of 35-40%.

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South Korea's defense minister resigns after failed martial law

South Korea's defense minister resigns after failed martial law

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The president of the country declared and quickly lifted martial law due to the blocking by the parliament.

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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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South Korean President lifts martial law

South Korean President lifts martial law

South Korean President Yoon Sok Yule lifted martial law imposed on December 3. The decision was made after the appeal of the National Assembly and the vote of the Cabinet of ministers.

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