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South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
South Korea’s parliament has approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 peopleABC News - World - South Korea -
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturingFinancial Times - World - South Korea -
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South Korea PM offers to resign after heavy defeat in parliamentary elections
PM Han Duk-soo said the government ‘humbly accepted’ the election result, which severely dents the political power of the president . Senior ruling party politicians in South Korea have offered to resign to take responsibility for its heavy defeat ...The Guardian - World - South Korea -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats
A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's the most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent yearsABC News - World - South Korea -
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South Korea's Export Growth Accelerated in April
Exports from Asia’s fourth-largest economy accelerated on brisk demand for semiconductors, smartphones, cars and other Korean goods overseas.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
South Korea votes for new parliament in test for Yoon
The elections are widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.Yahoo Sports - Sports - South Korea -
HD Hyundai Marine Solution Makes Strong Debut in South Korea
Shares of the ship-repair unit of shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai surged in their trading debut in South Korea’s biggest initial public offering in more than two years.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
South Korea considers joining alliance for sharing military technology
South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik says his government is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnershipABC News - World - South Korea -
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SK Hynix Plans Additional $14.6 Billion AI Chip Investment in South Korea
The South Korean memory-chip maker plans to invest an additional $14.6 billion to expand its semiconductor production capacity to meet growing demand for artificial-intelligence chips.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - South Korea -
South Korean South Korean President Yoon's ruling conservatives stumbled badly in legislative elections, an outcome that raises new foreign-policy questions for allies and foes.
South Korean South Korean President Yoon’s ruling conservatives stumbled badly in legislative elections, an outcome that raises new foreign-policy questions for allies and foes.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
South Korea's Opposition Party Lands Major Legislative Victory
The outcome is a rejection of the country’s direction under Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative, who has aligned closer with the U.S. and Japan.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
South Korea cracks down on ‘shrinkflation’
Fines threatened for producers who cut product size without informing consumersFinancial Times - World - South Korea -
South Korean police raid office of doctors' group head over protracted strikes
South Korean police have searched the office of the hard-line incoming leader of a doctors association and confiscated his mobile phoneABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes
South Korean police have searched the office of the hard-line incoming leader of a doctors association and confiscated his mobile phoneABC News - World - South Korea -
South Korean prime minister offers to resign after parliamentary election defeat
South Korea’s prime minister and top presidential officials offered to resign after their ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in parliamentary elections.NBC News - Top stories - South Korea -
South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ strikes blow against President Yoon
Convicted former justice minister helps deliver resounding electoral victory for leftwing allianceFinancial Times - World - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
South Korea's ruling party suffers crushing defeat
The vote is widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has three years left in office.BBC News - Top stories - South Korea -
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Wednesday Briefing: A Divided South Korea Votes
Also, a landmark climate ruling in Europe.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
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As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
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South Korean Election to Set Tone for Remainder of President’s Term
The vote on Wednesday was a big test for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has forged closer ties with the United States and Japan but whose domestic agenda has stalled.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
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South Korea Plans Push to Pivot EV Battery Industry Away From China
South Korea is dedicating around $7 billion to help wean its electric-vehicle battery supply chain away from China and align more with U.S. trade guidelines.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
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President Biden must get serious about China’s South American ambitions
I know there is bipartisan leadership in Congress who stand ready to revive trade and increase U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere to ensure regional peace and stability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Burning flag advert divides South Africa ahead of pivotal national vote
Opposition Democratic Alliance warns voters of possible deal between ANC and two radical partiesFinancial Times - Business -