Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Electronics Giant LG Debuts Dollar Bond to Finance ESG Projects: LG Electronics Inc. is selling bonds denominated in US dollars to partly help the South Korean ...
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[INTERVIEW] 'Coffee reflects human nature' : Korea is one of the biggest consumers of coffee in the world, with average coffee consumption reaching 405 ...
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Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said the government will adjust its healthcare reform plans to let medical schools determine their own admissions ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
South Korea Issues Rare Warning After Won Hits 1400 Per Dollar: South Korean authorities issued a rare warning to participants in the foreign exchange market ...
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South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram dies at age 30: She was drinking at an acquaintance’s home on April 11 when she was found unconscious in the bathroom.
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South Korea: Opposition party set for big win in election, spelling trouble for President Yoon
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Singer Rain to hold first Korea solo show in 9 years : Singer and actor Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, is set to reconnect with his longtime fans by holding a ...
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Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...
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LIVE: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Deaths From Doctor Shortage Fuel Election Angst in Korea: In March 2023, a 17-year-old girl who fell from a building in the South Korean city of Daegu died after ...
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Small business owners suffer from part-timers' unanticipated absences: Park Jin-yeon, a 34-year-old restaurat owner who runs a pork barbecue grill house in ...
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Quick Glance: Small Business Owners Struggle with Part-Timers' Unexpected Absences
- Park Jin-yeon, a 34-year-old restaurant owner, juggles various tasks, including serving dishes and grilling meat for guests during business hours.
- A study revealed that three out of every four small business owners in the country are faced with no-shows by employees who were either already hired or in the hiring process.
- A significant number of entrepreneurs express concerns about potential no-shows by part-timers and are seeking job seekers who can make themselves available either instantly or on short notice.
- Many small business owners have difficulty finding timely replacements for unexpected absences, whether due to resignations without prior notice or new employees not showing up.
China now a rival rather than boon for South Korean exporters, warns minister : Seoul says tech and manufacturing sectors must adapt to rising competition
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Quick Glance: South Korean Exporters Warn of China as Rival
- South Korea's economy needs to urgently adapt to the increasing competition from China, as the country's biggest exporters battle for market share in sectors like chips, shipbuilding, and display panels, warns the finance minister.
- The growth of South Korea's economy slowed from 2.6 percent in 2022 to 1.4 percent last year, hindered by high interest rates, China's economic slowdown, and a decline in global demand for memory chips, the country's top export.
- The country's lowest fertility rate in the world and high household debt levels as a proportion of GDP are also causing concerns for officials.
- The government recently indicated it would reverse a cut in the R&D budget for 2024 to reform the country's research and development efforts and enhance economic competitiveness.
South Koreans vote for new parliament after campaign focused on economy, graft: South Koreans voted to elect a new parliament on Wednesday in a bitterly fought ...
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South Korea to invest $7 bln in AI in bid to retain edge in chips: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9 ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's $7 Billion Investment in AI for Chip Dominance
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) investment in artificial intelligence by 2027 to maintain leadership in semiconductor chips.
- The plan includes expanding research on AI chips like neural processing units (NPUs) and high-bandwidth memory chips.
- South Korea aims to be a top three country in AI technology by 2030, capturing 10% or more of the global semiconductor market.
- President Yoon emphasized the country's ambition to create a new semiconductor legend with AI chips in the next 30 years and called for readiness in the face of uncertainties.
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mounts - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
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Yoon vows to heed people's voices after election loss: No signs of a breakthrough in the prolonged confrontation between the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and ...
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
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South Korean chicken joint Mom's Touch to make Japan debut in Shibuya: TOKYO -- Popular South Korean fast casual restaurant chain Mom's Touch will open its ...
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Paid articlePaid Election outcome to weaken Yoon’s grip on state affairs: The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory for the main ...
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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A North Korean serves coffee to South Korean reporters at north side of the truce village of Panmunjom, May 10, 2007.Coffee has long been derided as a symbol ... Show more
Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
China, Japan, South Korea Looking to Hold Summit in May After Pause: South Korea is in talks with China and Japan to host a three-way summit in May ...
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Paid articlePaid Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mounts - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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The 20-year-old striker Seok-ju Hong is moving from the 3rd division of Viktoria Köln to the U23 of the S04 for the new season.#S04 [@knappenschmiede ]
Korea beats UAE to open Olympic men's football qualifiers in Qatar: Korea defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 1-0 to begin their Olympic men's football ...
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Yoon's jailed mother-in-law expected to undergo parole review next week : President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison ...
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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HD Hyundai signs $463 million deal to build 4 warships in Peru: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a 640.6 billion won ($463 million) contract on Tuesday ...
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Human rights group urges gov't to submit written questions to UN to protect North Korean defectors
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Son Heung-min's father publishes book about being avid reader, lessons of life
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Baseball league removes umpires from assignments for attempting to cover up missed call
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Korea's Son Heung-min earns 9th assist of season in Premier League win : Tottenham Hotspur's captain Son Heung-min has picked up his ninth assist of the ...
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Lee Jae-myung, Indicted Opposition Leader, Is Korea’s Political Winner: The victory of South Korea’s main opposition party in parliamentary elections has made ...
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Enhypen's Music Video Featuring Krzyżtopór Castle Hits Millions of Views: South Korean K-pop Enhypen has once again captured the hearts of millions with their ...
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South Korea's Yoon joins early voting ahead of parliamentary elections: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cast his ballot as two days of early voting for next ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's Yoon participates in early voting for parliamentary elections
- President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the 22nd parliamentary election
- High turnout in early voting as ruling party aims to regain majority
- Opposition rejects controversial laws, Yoon hopes for success for his party
- Yoon and Han, both former prosecutors, central figures in the elections
Yoon likely to soon name new chief of staff after election defeat: President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to name a new presidential chief of staff ...
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Who will be Yoon's pick for next prime minister?: All attention is on President Yoon Suk Yeol's pick to replace Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
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Big-name politicians face different fates after general elections: Former diplomats and foreign policy experts with experience in the foreign ...
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Author delivers a South Korean education to the West: Cultural exports such as K-pop, kimchi and the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" (2019) have wedged ...
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South Korean man jailed for throwing fake money from apartment’s window: The defendant is deeply remorseful of his crimes.
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Climate Is the New ‘Must-Have’ in South Korean Election Gameplan: South Korea’s deeply divided political parties have shown rare alignment leading up to next ...
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Pledges to Listen as Accepts Election Loss: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to listen to people’s voices more ...
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Paid articlePaid U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won: WASHINGTON -- Top finance officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea expressed ...
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Seoul Spring Festival to explore family ties through chamber music : The Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music (SSF), now in its 19th year ...
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Hwang Sok-yong's 'Mater 2-10' shortlisted for 2024 International Booker Prize
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‘We want Fu Bao back,’ Seoulites petition for loan of beloved panda: About 6,000 South Korean fans flocked to Incheon Airport on April 3 to say their goodbyes to ...
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Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea: As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South ...
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Taiwanese writer was neighbours with K-drama star Song Joong-ki on Japan trip: The South Korean actor was on vacation in the Japanese resort of Karuizawa with ...
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South Korea's scandal-plagued opposition leader is election's big winner: SEOUL: The big winner in South Korea's parliamentary election is the country's most ...
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South Korea’s Doctors’ Walkout Spurs Thousands of Complaints: Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/asia/south-korea-doctors-complaints.html
Quick Glance: South Korea’s Doctors’ Protest and Public Frustration
- Six weeks after thousands of residents and interns at South Korean hospitals went on strike, frustration is on the rise.
- Over 2,000 complaints have been filed by patients about postponed, canceled, or refused surgeries and treatments.
- Much of the anger over the disruptions is directed at President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is pushing to expand medical school admissions to address a physician shortage.
- Critics accuse doctors of trying to protect their elite status and income by keeping the number of physicians low, leading to public frustration.
Additional tickets for K-pop star IU's Singapore concerts to go on sale on Apr 18
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WATCH: K-idol Cha Eun-woo was in Singapore for his first solo fan concert on Apr 13. CNA Lifestyle sat down with him before the show over the weekend ... Show more cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/cha-eun-woo-singapore-fan-meet-388406
Yoon under fire for ambiguous communication, mixed messages : President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing increased pressure from his party members to hold discussions ...
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Before Trump, here’s how some other countries prosecuted their ex-leaders: With the U.S. on the brink of prosecuting an ex-president for the first time via ...
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K-dramas 'Queen of Tears' and 'Parasyte: The Grey' top Netflix Global 10: There's no overlooking the captivating phenomenon that is tvN's "Queen of Tears" ...
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K-pop's latest sensation Ateez harbors Super Bowl dreams: This article was originally published in Japanese in Nikkei Entertainment!, a monthly magazine and part ...
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South Korea's opposition Democratic Party and its satellites were heading towards a landslide victory on Wednesday in parliamentary elections ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Health care standoff feared to drag on even longer: President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday he humbly accepts the sentiment of voters shown in last week's general ...
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Early on June 25, 1950, 75,000 Korean People’s Army troops attacked, catching the South Korean Army by surprise and starting the Korean War. Three days later ... Show more
South Korean tiremakers eye EV market for new growth: SEOUL -- South Korean tiremakers are setting their sights on electric vehicles as demand for original and ...
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South Koreans go to the polls for parliamentary election in test for President Yoon
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Parliamentary election: opposition in South Korea clearly ahead - A reminder for President Yoon
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Election outcome to reshape Korean politics: Voters will cast ballots to elect 300 lawmakers Wednesday, to determine the fate of Korea's politics for the next ...
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Chemicals Tycoon Debuts On Korea’s Wealth Ranking As Semiconductor Demand Surges: Chung Ji-wan’s company, Soulbrain, makes chemicals needed in the ...
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Yoon meets children during surprise visit to Yongsan park: President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise weekend visit to a children's park near the presidential ...
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South Korean firms in Vietnam face growing competition from China: HANOI -- From Samsung Electronics to LG, South Korean companies have long led foreign ...
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E-Junkies: Cha Eun-woo says juggling K-pop idol and acting career is 'a little bit difficult'
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Arsenal exit Champions League after Bayern Munich defeat: Arsenal make a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they are beaten by Bayern ...
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Quick Glance: Bayern Munich Eliminates Arsenal from UEFA Champions League
- A 63rd-minute header by Joshua Kimmich gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
- The 3-2 aggregate victory in the quarter-finals marks Bayern's return to the last-four since winning the title in 2020.
- Bayern will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the next round for a chance to reach the final.
- The outcome adds to a tough week for Arsenal, who lost their top spot in the Premier League standings on Sunday, marking their first league defeat of 2024.
South Korea opposition set for big win in legislative election in blow to Yoon: South Korea's main opposition party and its allies were projected to win a ...
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South Korean man who assaulted woman for having short hair gets 3 years in jail: He accused the victim of being a feminist based on her short hair and said ...
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Ahn Cheol-soo-themed stocks sole winners after elections: Following the outocome of the general elections on Wednesday, most politician-themed stocks plummeted ...
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I'm adopted and wasn't interested in exploring my South Korean heritage. That changed in 2020
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South Korean man who attacked ‘feminist’ shop worker over short hair jailed for 3 years
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After election loss, ruling party members play blame game: Ruling party members are engaged in a blame game after the People Power Party suffered a big defeat in ...
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