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South Korea Sends Special Envoys to UK: Strengthening Strategic Partnership Through Presidential Letters and Defense Cooperation

South Korea Sends Special Envoys to UK: Strengthening Strategic Partnership Through Presidential Letters and Defense Cooperation

President Lee's special envoys delivered a presidential letter to UK officials, emphasizing deepened strategic partnership and enhanced cooperation in trade, defense, and global issues while commemorating 140 years of diplomatic relations.

News
Jul 22, 2025
Kim Sang-wook Slams PPP: "They've Falsely Claimed Conservative Title...Pro-Yoon Forces Will Interfere in June Local Elections"

Kim Sang-wook Slams PPP: "They've Falsely Claimed Conservative Title...Pro-Yoon Forces Will Interfere in June Local Elections"

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Sang-wook criticized the People Power Party for falsely claiming to be conservative while predicting pro-Yoon forces will interfere in next year's local elections. He argued that true conservatism means upholding the 1987 constitutional system.

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Jul 22, 2025
Former President Yoon's 6-Hour Detention Review Ends - Court to Decide Release as Early as Today

Former President Yoon's 6-Hour Detention Review Ends - Court to Decide Release as Early as Today

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention review hearing concluded after 6 hours, with the court expected to decide on his release as early as today. His defense team argued health deterioration while prosecutors maintained detention is necessary.

Politics
Jul 22, 2025
The Untold Story of Ahn Jong-pil: A Brave Journalist Who Defied Korea's Military Dictatorship

The Untold Story of Ahn Jong-pil: A Brave Journalist Who Defied Korea's Military Dictatorship

A new biography reveals the life of Ahn Jong-pil, the second chairman of Dong-A Free Press Defense Committee, who courageously fought for press freedom during Korea's oppressive Yushin regime in the 1970s.

News
Jul 22, 2025
Former Marine Commander Kim Gye-hwan Faces Arrest Warrant Over 'VIP Rage' Perjury Scandal

Former Marine Commander Kim Gye-hwan Faces Arrest Warrant Over 'VIP Rage' Perjury Scandal

South Korea's special prosecutor seeks arrest of ex-Marine chief Kim Gye-hwan for alleged perjury in court and parliament regarding presidential interference in Marine Corps death investigation.

News
Jul 22, 2025
Former Marine Commander Kim Kye-hwan Faces Arrest Warrant Over 'VIP Rage' Allegations - Special Prosecutor's First Major Move

Former Marine Commander Kim Kye-hwan Faces Arrest Warrant Over 'VIP Rage' Allegations - Special Prosecutor's First Major Move

Special Prosecutor Lee Myeong-hyeon filed an arrest warrant against former Marine Corps Commander Kim Kye-hwan on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the controversial 'VIP rage' allegations in the Corporal Chae death case.

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Jul 22, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol's Detention Review Rejected After 5-Hour Hearing - Health Claims Dismissed by Seoul Court

Yoon Suk-yeol's Detention Review Rejected After 5-Hour Hearing - Health Claims Dismissed by Seoul Court

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's request for release was rejected after a 5-hour detention review hearing. Despite claims of deteriorating health including liver problems, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed his petition, keeping him in custody over martial law charges.

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Jul 22, 2025
Korean Dating Murder: 20s Perpetrator Appeals 28-Year Sentence Just One Day After Reduced Ruling

Korean Dating Murder: 20s Perpetrator Appeals 28-Year Sentence Just One Day After Reduced Ruling

A man in his 20s who received a reduced sentence from life imprisonment to 28 years for murdering his girlfriend has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court within just one day, sparking public outrage over Korea's dating violence crisis.

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Jul 22, 2025
SKT Hacking Scandal: The Shocking Truth Behind Korea's Biggest Telecom Security Breach

SKT Hacking Scandal: The Shocking Truth Behind Korea's Biggest Telecom Security Breach

SK Telecom's massive data breach exposed how hackers didn't actually 'hack' but simply logged in using plaintext passwords stored carelessly across servers, revealing catastrophic security negligence that compromised 26.96 million customers.

Technology
Jul 22, 2025
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