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Prosecutors seek death for South Korea's former leader

Prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-South Korean leader Yoon over martial law decree

An independent counsel has demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024.

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South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

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South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'

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South Korea's ex president Yoon arrives at court in Seoul as hearing resumes in martial law ...

The Seoul Central District Court is to resume the closing arguments hearing on the trial of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol and his associates who have been indicted over rebellion charges in connection wi...

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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon facing possible death penalty over insurrection charge

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

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South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law

"Yoon...claims to have committed emergency martial law to protect liberal democracy, but his unconstitutional and illegal emergency martial law undermined the function of the National Assembly and the...

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Counsel seeks death sentence for ex-S. Korean leader Yoon over martial law imposition

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South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol

Japan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming

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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

A surreal drum duet between two East Asian world leaders has set the internet abuzz - and put a spotlight on Japan and South Korea's diplomatic relationship.

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Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet

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Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit

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Japan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming after historic summit

Japanese and South Korean leaders have pledged to deepen cooperation between their nations, sealing their commitment with an unexpected K-pop drumming session that delighted onlookers.

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Leaders of Japan and South Korea discuss economy and regional challenges at summit

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Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session

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Lee gifts Japan's Takaichi with drum set

Following their summit talks Tuesday that sought deeper bilateral relations, Lee gave Takaichi a drum set made by the Korean brand Markers and a pair of drums crafted by a Korean lacquerware artisan.

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Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation

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Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension

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South Korea's central bank holds rates to safeguard financial stability

South Korea's central bank on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, prioritizing financial stability in its first policy meeting of the year as the won hovered around 16-year lows.

North Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border

The drone was equipped with two cameras that filmed unspecified areas, the General Staff of the North Korean People's Army said.

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South Korean prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-leader Yoon over martial law decree

A Seoul court says an independent counsel has demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm

This South Korean twist on the viral Dubai dessert first took off last September, after Jang Won-young from the girl band Ive posted a photograph of the chewy cookie on Instagram. While they currently sell for between 5,000 ($3; £2.5) and 10,000 won, prices are expected to climb due to strong demand.

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday South Korea's hope for an improvement in relations is an illusion that cannot be realised, state media KCNA reported.

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Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo's relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing