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South Korea and Israel Clash Over Alleged IDF Abuse Video
WorldDaily Sabah19d ago

South Korea and Israel Clash Over Alleged IDF Abuse Video

A diplomatic dispute has escalated between South Korea and Israel after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Israel over alleged rights abuses, following accusations from Israeli officials that he was spreading misinformation regarding a video of alleged IDF abuse of a Palestinian child.

South Korean Drug Lord Park Wang-yeol Extradited from Philippines
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South Korean Drug Lord Park Wang-yeol Extradited from Philippines

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his cooperation in repatriating notorious South Korean criminal Park Wang-yeol, who was convicted of drug trafficking and murder in Manila and has now been extradited after serving a 60-year term.

Lee offers government’s first official apology to victims of March 15 Democracy Movement
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Lee offers government’s first official apology to victims of March 15 Democracy Movement

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday apologized to the bereaved families of victims of the March 15 Democracy Movement and pledged greater efforts to identify and honor those who participated in South Korea’s pro-democracy struggle. Lee attended the government-hosted ceremony commemorating the March 15, becoming the first sitting South Korean president to do so since it was designated a national memorial day in 2010. The event also marked the first official government apology for the handling of Ma

Lee's gifts to Ghana's president: chocolate, a phone and a painting
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Lee's gifts to Ghana's president: chocolate, a phone and a painting

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama with specially produced chocolate during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. Mahama arrived in South Korea a day earlier for talks with Lee. According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, Ghana chocolate was chosen as a symbolic gift because in South Korea, Ghana is closely associated with the popular brand, which uses over 80 percent Ghanaian cacao beans in its product. The packaging was

South Korean President Pledges Gender Equality on International Women's Day
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South Korean President Pledges Gender Equality on International Women's Day

President Lee Jae Myung pledged to advance gender equality and foster a more inclusive society on International Women's Day, committing to fulfill his role in making South Korea a gender-equal nation.

Ex-President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law bid
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Ex-President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law bid

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for leading an insurrection related to his failed attempt to impose martial law.

Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
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Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

Former South Korean President Yoon has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of charges including resisting arrest and obstruction. The court's decision marks a significant legal outcome for the former leader.

US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Tanker Detention, Trump's Warnings
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US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Tanker Detention, Trump's Warnings

US-Iran tensions intensified as the US Navy reportedly detained an Iranian-linked tanker, while President Trump issued warnings of military action and offered a path to negotiations if Iran released eight women. Trump also stated he did not wish to extend a ceasefire with Iran, indicating the military was eager to act.

PM Modi Rallies in West Bengal Ahead of Elections
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PM Modi Rallies in West Bengal Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Modi conducted a series of rallies in West Bengal, intensifying his criticism of the ruling TMC as election preparations continued, including new voter registrations and security reviews. His addresses also drew criticism from the opposition regarding alleged Model Code of Conduct violations.

South Korean President to Visit India, Vietnam for Economic, Strategic Talks
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South Korean President to Visit India, Vietnam for Economic, Strategic Talks

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to undertake state visits to India and Vietnam from April 19-21. The trips aim to deepen strategic ties, boost economic cooperation, and strengthen supply chain partnerships with both nations.

International Efforts Intensify to Reopen Hormuz Strait Amid Iran's Assertions of Control
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International Efforts Intensify to Reopen Hormuz Strait Amid Iran's Assertions of Control

Poland, South Korea, and France are actively participating in or agreeing to join UK-led discussions and efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, with over 40 countries now meeting virtually to discuss ways to ensure shipping in the critical waterway. Montenegro's Foreign Ministry also condemned Iran's actions in the Strait as a threat to global stability, while Iran asserts its intent to gain permanent leverage over the Middle East through control of the strategic waterway.

South Korea’s Yoon calls court biased after life sentence for rebellion: ‘fight not over’
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South Korea’s Yoon calls court biased after life sentence for rebellion: ‘fight not over’

Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence for rebellion handed down by a Seoul court the previous day. In a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon maintained that his abrupt and short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024 was done “solely for the sake of the nation and our people”, and dismissed the Seoul Central District Court as biased against him. Yoon, who was removed from office amid a political crisis set...