Seoul, February 19 – A court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.In the first ruling on the case, the Seoul Central District Court convicted Yoon of leading an insurrection through his attempt...
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Seoul, February 19 – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Thursday that she 'highly appreciates' South Korea's pledge to prevent further incursions by drones into the North, vowing to increase the country's vigilance along the border with the South.Kim Yo-jong, a vice...
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New Delhi, February 18 – Amidst the uproar over alleged mismanagement and chaos at the ongoing India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, former Information and Technology (IT) minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday sought to defend the organization of the "largest ever" AI-related congregation in...
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Seoul, February 17 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that he will continue efforts to better serve the people and promote national unity as he marked the Lunar New Year in his second year in office."This morning, as the Lunar New Year of the Red Horse dawns, I renew my...
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Seoul, February 15 – Traffic congestion was expected to peak on Sunday as more people traveled to their hometowns on the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday.The nation will celebrate the major holiday, known as Seol, on Tuesday, with the holiday period starting over the weekend and...
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Seoul, February 15 – North Korea is expected to observe a longer Lunar New Year holiday this year, as it immediately follows the national holiday marking the birthday of the late former leader Kim Jong-il.North Korea observes a one-day Lunar New Year holiday, which falls on Tuesday this year...
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Seoul, February 15 – Data released on Sunday showed that the cremation rate in South Korea continues to rise steadily, raising concerns about potential shortages of cremation facilities, particularly in densely populated major cities like Seoul, amid the rapid aging of the population.The...
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