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The Week Ahead (Jan. 12-18): Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits China

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South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law

Former prime minister and the wife of ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol both indicted on separate charges on the same day.

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Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim

In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.

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North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea

North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismisses Seoul’s outreach efforts under new president.

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South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues

Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations.

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South Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law

The arrest comes after the court authorises former leader’s arrest, citing concerns he may destroy evidence.

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Seoul court approves new arrest of former President Yoon over martial law decree

Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda.

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South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.

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North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea

The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.

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South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

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South Korea’s Lee promises to ‘heal wounds’ in first address as president

President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.

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Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?

Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.

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South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?

Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung set to become president after conservative Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat.

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Liberal Lee wins South Korean presidential election as rival concedes

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung wins election while conservative rival Kim Moon-soo concedes.

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What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election

The new president, who will take office immediately, faces a number of pressing challenges including repairing domestic divisions, navigating US trade tensions and confronting North Korea’s growing nuclear threat.

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South Korea’s presidential election aims to restore democratic credentials

Polls favour Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung over governing People Power Party’s candidate Kim Moon-soo.

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South Korea’s snap presidential election 2025: All you need to know

The vote, held in the backdrop of a martial law bid by ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, could affect Seoul’s foreign policy.

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South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate

Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.

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S Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate

Snap election was triggered by removal of Yoon Suk-yeol from the presidency for declaring martial law on December 3.

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South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

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South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race

Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.

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South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns amid reports of expected presidential bid

The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.

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S Korea’s main opposition party taps former chief as presidential candidate

Democratic Party of Korea names Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the snap presidential election set for June 3.

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South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery

Moon accused of appointing former lawmaker to nonprofit in exchange for hiring of his then son-in-law.

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Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

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