KOREA

Dec 14 2024POLITICS

South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Vote Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in hot water. His ruling party turned against him, leading to an impeachment vote in parliament. This isn't the first time a South Korean leader has faced this. Eight years ago, another president was impeached for corruption. Yoon's trouble started when he de

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

South Korea & U. S. Team Up for May Airshow Extravaganza

Get ready for a spectacular event! The U. S. Air Force's 51st Fighter Wing is planning a massive airshow in South Korea this May. Named Osan Air Power Days 2025, this event is back after a six-year break. The show is a celebration of the strong partnership between the U. S. and South Korea. The air

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Leadership Puzzle: Who's at the Helm?

Recently, South Korea is in a bit of a pickle. President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing travel restrictions and isn't getting much support from his own party. He tried to introduce emergency measures, but that didn't go as planned. This has left everyone wondering who's really calling the shots. Legal expe

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Night of Unrest: A Snapshot of Martial Law

South Korea experienced an extraordinary night on December 3rd, when President Yoon Suk-yeol declared nationwide martial law in a late-night speech. He blamed the political opposition for causing chaos and announced strict measures, including bans on political activities and media surveillance. Desp

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

President Yoon's Bid for More Power: A Failed Self-Coup in South Korea

In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised everyone by declaring emergency martial law. He claimed it was needed to deal with threats from "pro-North Korean anti-state forces. " But many people thought it was really about stopping the main opposition party, the center-left Demo

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

How ESG Practices Affect Business Success in Korea and Taiwan

In today's business world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are a hot topic. This study dives into how these practices impact business performance in Korea and Taiwan. Both countries are similar in size, but their ESG strategies and outcomes vary greatly. The research looked at

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Russia Sends Animals to North Korea: A New Twist in Their Relationship

In a surprising move, Russia sent over 70 animals to a zoo in Pyongyang. The collection included an African lion, bears, yaks, and various birds like cockatoos, pheasants, and mandarin ducks. The animals were flown in on a Russian government plane, escorted by veterinarians from Moscow. This comes a

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Temporary Telemedicine Policies on Chronic Disease Care in South Korea

In South Korea, telemedicine has been used to manage chronic diseases for a while now. But how effective and safe is it when used nationwide? Let's dive in! Researchers looked back at national claims data to figure out how well a temporary telemedicine policy worked. They wanted to see if it helped

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Weapons: A Turning Point?

Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro

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