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  South Korea's dog meat ban leaves over 5 lakh dogs and farmers in limbo

  World | June 27, 2025 13:05 IST

  As Seoul plans to outlaw a centuries-old practice by 2027, dogs bred for slaughter and farmers who depended on the trade now face an uncertain future.

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  PM Modi meets presidents of South Korea, Mexico on G7 summit sidelines; welcomed by Mark Carney

  World | June 18, 2025 0:35 IST

  PM Modi, who is visiting Canada to attend the G7 Summit, held a pull aside with Lee Jae-myung, officials said. He also met with the Mexican president on the sidelines of the summit, they added.

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  From surviving assassination bid to winning election: All about South Korea's new president Lee Jae-

  World | June 04, 2025 9:10 IST

  Lee, 61, has become a prominent figure in South Korean politics in recent years and led the anti-martial law protests that led to the impeachment of former president Yoon.

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  Liberal candidate Lee Jae-Myung set to win South Korea's presidential election: Joint exit poll

  World | June 03, 2025 17:15 IST

  Pre-election surveys also suggested Lee appeared headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the conservatives in the wake of Yoon’s martial law debacle.

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  South Korea votes in snap presidential election after Yoon's ouster over martial law | Key details

  World | June 03, 2025 7:53 IST

  South Koreans voted Tuesday in a snap presidential election triggered by the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces trial for declaring martial law last year. Liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is widely expected to win, riding a wave of public anger at the conservative bloc.

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  South Korea navy patrol plane crashes in country's south, rescue teams dispatched

  World | May 29, 2025 13:20 IST

  South Korea plane crash: Pohang's Nambu police station said the crash involved a navy patrol aircraft but it couldn't immediately confirm whether there were any deaths or injuries.

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  Abhishek Banerjee, Salman Khurshid send stern message: Support to Pakistan is support to terror

  India | May 26, 2025 13:47 IST

  The leaders condemned Pakistan's continued support for terrorism and highlighted the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as a matter of global concern, not just the country's security issue.

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  600 North Korean soldiers dead while fighting alongside Russian forces in war against Ukraine: Seoul

  World | April 30, 2025 23:25 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a statement thanking North Korea and promising not to forget the sacrifices of North Korean soldiers.

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  Ousted South Korean President embraces supporters as he leaves official residence

  World | April 11, 2025 17:32 IST

  Yoon, a conservative who won the 2022 election narrowly. Last year in December, he declared martial law on late-night television. He vowed to eradicate “anti-state” liberals whom he accused of abusing their legislative majority to obstruct his agenda.

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  South Korea's Constitutional Court Upholds Impeachment Of President Yoon, Protestors Celebrate

  News | April 04, 2025 17:37 IST

  South Korea's constitutional court ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief martial law imposition, triggering the nation’s worst political crisis in decades. With Yoon's ouster, the Presidential election must occur within 60 days, with Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo as acting President.

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  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office as Constitutional Court upholds impeachment

  World | April 04, 2025 10:57 IST

  South Korea's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration on December 3 did not meet legal criteria for a national crisis. The ruling raises political and legal questions over the government’s handling of protests and security concerns.

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  South Korea Wildfire: Worst Wildfire In History Takes 28 Lives | Rains Help Contain Flames

  News | March 28, 2025 18:16 IST

  South Korea is facing its worst-ever wildfires, with 28 deaths and 32 people getting injured. Over 33,000 hectares of land have been scorched, threatening the UNESCO-listed Hahoe village.

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  South Korea wildfires claim 24 lives, destroy 300 structures, including ancient Buddhist Temple

  World | March 26, 2025 22:18 IST

  Wildfires in South Korea have claimed 24 lives, while destroying 300 structures, including an ancient Buddhist Temple. South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo said that the wildfires that began last Friday were worse than many previous ones.

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  South Korean PM Han's Impeachment Charges Dismissed, Thanks Constitutional Court

  News | March 25, 2025 11:06 IST

  South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo expressed his gratitude to the constitutional court after it ruled against his impeachment and to restore his role as acting president. When he arrived at the government complex in Seoul, Han said the court had made a 'wise decision'

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  South Korean court overturns PM Han's impeachment, reinstates him as acting President | Details

  World | March 24, 2025 9:29 IST

  Han became acting president after Yoon, a conservative, was impeached by the liberal opposition-controlled National Assembly over his December 3 imposition of martial law that triggered a massive political crisis.

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  South Korea, Japan And China's Top Diplomats Meet In Tokyo Amid Global Uncertainty

  News | March 22, 2025 19:26 IST

  The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

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  South Korean Jets Mistakenly Bomb Own Countrymen During Wrong Military Drill

  News | March 06, 2025 19:14 IST

  South Korea: Air force officials said eight bombs were accidentally dropped from fighter jets during a live-fire military exercise. According to the media, the shells landed in the civilian region of Pocheon.

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  South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs, reportedly injuring five civilians, two soldiers

  World | March 06, 2025 10:43 IST

  After the accident, the South Korean Air Force said that a committee would be established to investigate the reasons behind the mishap.

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  Watch | Dramatic video of South Korea's bridge collapse surfaces; 2 killed, 8 injured

  World | February 25, 2025 11:58 IST

  A dramatic video of under construction bridge collapse from South Korea has surfaced. The incident has left 2 dead and 7 injured.

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  South Korean passenger plane with 176 on board catches fire at Gimhae International Airport: Watch

  World | January 28, 2025 21:36 IST

  An Air Busan plane with 176 onboard caught fire at Gimhae Airport, South Korea. Passengers and crew were evacuated safely. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.