South Korea
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Who are the only two survivors of South Korean plane crash?
World | Dec 30, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTThe jet operated by Jeju Air had 181 passengers and crew. Of those, a total of 179 people perished in the crash and ensuing fire; only two crew members survived, officials said.
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South Korea plane crash: Jeju Air issues first statement after tragic accident
World | Dec 29, 2024, 06:51 PM ISTIn its first statement after the plane crash in South Korea, Jeju Air has said that it will do its “utmost to manage the aftermath of the accident". The Airlines president apologised saying, "I take the full responsibility."
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South Korea plane crash: What led Jeju Air flight to burst into flames killing 179?
World | Dec 29, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTJeju Air plane crash: Visuals from the crash site showed thick black smoke billowing out of the aircraft which caught fire after it skidded off the runway.
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Plane crash in South Korea: Jeju Air Flight turns into a fireball, chilling video surfaces
World | Dec 29, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTSouth Korea plane crash: According to the Yonhap news agency, 167 people died in the horrific crash, but the emergency office couldn't immediately confirm the casualty figure.
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South Korea plane crash update: 179 of 181 on board dead after aircraft collides with fence | Video
World | Dec 29, 2024, 06:53 PM ISTSouth Korea plane crash: Chilling videos of the accident surfaced on social media in which the aircraft is seen running on the runway and suddenly being turned into a fireball with an explosion.
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South Korea: People hold protest in Seoul against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
News | Dec 28, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTSouth Korea: Demonstrators in Seoul peacefully protested against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment of South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo has plunged the country into further political turmoil.
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South Korea impeaches acting President; Deputy PM takes over | Here's why Han was impeached
World | Dec 28, 2024, 03:35 PM ISTSouth Korea is currently embroiled in a political turmoil as it has impeached the second president in less than two weeks. Choi Sang-mok becomes the interim leader, who had directed military to boost readiness in wake of potential North Korean aggressions.
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South Korea's National Assembly votes to impeach country's acting leader Han Duck-soo
News | Dec 27, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTSouth Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach the country's acting leader Han Duck-soo. The assembly approved the impeachment motion in a 192-0 vote.
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South Korea votes to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo
World | Dec 27, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTHan, the No. 2 official in South Korea, has been the caretaker leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the assembly over his short-lived imposition of martial law earlier this month.
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Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president to take over after Yoon's impeachment?
World | Dec 14, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTAfter the impeachment of the outgoing president Yoon Suk Yeol, he is suspended from exercising presidential powers, and according to the South Korean constitution, the Prime Minister will become the acting President.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by Parliament over short-lived martial law
World | Dec 14, 2024, 05:36 PM ISTSouth Korea’s National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial martial law decree on December 3, which caused widespread political unrest. Yoon’s martial law, the first in over four decades, lasted only six hours but sparked protests and legal investigations.
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South Korea's ex-Defence chief attempts suicide using 'underwear' after martial law arrest
World | Dec 11, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTFormer South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted suicide after his arrest over a controversial martial law declaration. Know how this political turmoil impacts South Korea’s democracy.
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South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report
World | Dec 11, 2024, 09:25 AM ISTSouth Korea’s police raided the presidential office as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. Top police officials detained, while opposition pushes for impeachment amid political turmoil.
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South Korea Martial Law: Opposition Party Leader Ahn Gwi-ryeong's Act of Grabbing Rifle Goes Viral
News | Dec 06, 2024, 03:13 PM ISTSouth Korea Martial Law: A South Korean party spokesperson who grappled with rifle-wielding soldiers, sent to stop lawmakers from entering the National Assembly, has gone viral as a symbol of defiance against martial law.
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South Korean Defence Minister quits amid martial law crisis | Explained
World | Dec 05, 2024, 12:20 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Choi Byung Hyuk as the new Defence Minister after Kim Yong Hyun offered to resign from his post due as the country got embroiled in martial law stir.
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South Korea: Why Was Martial Law Imposed And Lifted Within 6 Hours- Here's The Whole Story
Originals | Dec 04, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTSouth Korea: The South Korean President announced martial law late Tuesday night, after which the military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended. But it was lifted within 6 hours. Watch the video to know the whole story.
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South Korea Martial Law Row: President lifts martial law after massive public outrage
News | Dec 04, 2024, 03:17 PM ISTAfter massive public outrage, the president of South Korea early on Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country a couple of hours earlier. Along with huge protests outside the National Assembly, lawmakers also strongly rejected the decision.
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South Korea: Martial law implemented, reversed within a chaotic night | In Pics
World | Dec 04, 2024, 01:14 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol implemented martial law in the democratic country citing an 'anti-state' plot in collaboration with North Korea as the reason. However, six hours later the law was lifted.
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South Korea martial law: What led to military rule decision that caused upheaval? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Dec 04, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on late Tuesday night announced martial law in the country citing an 'anti-state' plot against the government. However, after massive outrage and a bipartisan vote, he was compelled to lift the law.
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South Korean President lifts martial law after massive public outrage, lawmakers opposition
World | Dec 04, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTThe south Korean President announced martial law late Tuesday night, after which the military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended. In all, the martial law was in effect for about six hours.