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The flight data recorders of the Boeing plane that crashed in South Korea stopped recording about 4 minutes before the crash after a report of a collision with a bird. The plane crash killed 179 people, and only two crew members survived.

Joe Biden will deliver his final speech on foreign policy achievements at the US State Department on January 13. The President will talk about NATO expansion, support for Ukraine, and cooperation with Asian allies.

Deputy U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations announces the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. The DPRK receives military technology and experience from Russia, which enhances its combat capabilities.

The Chinese currency fell to 7. 33 yuan per dollar, reaching its lowest level since September 2023. Experts attribute the drop to Trump's possible imposition of 60% tariffs on Chinese goods.

Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.

The Anti-Corruption Agency is preparing for a second attempt to arrest President Yun Seok-yol for attempting to impose martial law. The residence is heavily guarded by hundreds of armed guards and soldiers behind barricades.

Seven new Korean words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, including “dalgona” and “maknae”. This reflects the growing influence of Korean culture in the English-speaking world.

South Korea's chief investigator has issued a second arrest warrant for former President Yun Suk-yol, who was ousted through impeachment. The situation has led to mass protests in the capital, where supporters and opponents of the president are demonstrating.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the DPRK's missile launch and expressed solidarity with Japan and South Korea. The missile flew 1,500 kilometers at a speed 12 times faster than the speed of sound.

A Seoul court has extended the arrest warrant for ousted President Yun Seok-yol after a failed attempt to detain him. The president barricaded himself in his residence after an attempt to impose martial law and impeachment.

North Korea has launched a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile traveled 1500 km at 12 times the speed of sound, reaching two zeniths at an altitude of 99.8 and 42.5 km.

A Chinese vessel flying the flag of Cameroon is suspected of damaging an undersea communications cable off the coast of Taiwan. Taipei has asked South Korea for help in investigating the incident as the vessel is heading to the port of Busan.

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced Russia's intention to share advanced space technologies with North Korea. This may happen after the DPRK provided military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine.

North Korea launched a medium-range ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers. Blinken emphasized the importance of cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan amid the political crisis in the region.

North Korea launches a ballistic missile into the sea off the east coast during the US Secretary of State's visit to South Korea. Blinken met with South Korea's acting president and reaffirmed support for the country's security.

Gwangju Airport in South Korea will be closed until January 14 due to the investigation into the Jeju Air crash. The crash on December 29 killed 179 people.

South Korea's ousted President Yun is filing a lawsuit against 150 law enforcement officials, including the head of the anti-corruption agency. This is in response to an unsuccessful attempt to arrest him over allegations of abuse of power.

South Korean investigators are planning to decipher the recordings from the flight data recorder of the crashed Jeju Air plane. One of the Boeing 737-800 engines has also been found, and the search for the second is underway.

South Korean investigators are planning to obtain a full transcript of the voice recorder from the crashed Boeing 737-800 Jeju Air. The engines and other parts of the plane, which crashed on December 29, are being examined.

An attempted arrest of South Korean President Yoon Sook-yol failed due to opposition from the military and security services. Law enforcement officers stopped the operation due to a threat to the safety of personnel.

The US State Department has released a declaration of gifts to the Biden family from world leaders. The most expensive was a $20,000 diamond from the Indian prime minister, and a $2.4,000 collage from Zelenskyy.

South Korea's anti-corruption agency has entered the residence of former President Yun Seok-yol to arrest him. The arrest warrant was issued due to an attempt to impose martial law last month.

Netflix has published a 15-second teaser for the third season of The Squid Game, which will be released in 2025. The teaser introduces a new character named Chul-soo and three new players in numbered costumes.

Kia is recalling 22,883 EV9 electric vehicles from 2024-25 due to missing seat bolts. The defect was discovered at a plant in South Korea, but no injuries have been reported.

Law enforcement officers conducted searches at Muan Airport and Jeju Air's office after the Boeing 737-800 crash.

Yun Suk-yol addressed a letter to supporters amid impeachment proceedings over the military conflict. The president thanked them for their support and called for unity as he watched the protests on YouTube.

South Korean investigators are planning to execute an arrest warrant for ousted President Yun Suk-yol, who was impeached for declaring martial law. Yoon's supporters are protesting outside his residence, trying to prevent the arrest.

In South Korea, 179 people died in a plane crash, only two flight attendants survived. Investigators send the damaged black box to the United States to analyze the causes of the crash.

Japan celebrated the New Year with traditional ringing of the bell at Tokudai-ji temple. South Korea canceled festive performances due to the Boeing 737 plane crash that killed 179 people.

The Russian command has developed plans in case of war with Japan and South Korea, including a list of 160 targets. Documents from 2013-2014 contain targets for strikes on nuclear power plants, bridges, tunnels and industrial facilities.