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South Korea’s Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law, Vows to Prevent Future Attempts
"I am genuinely sorry and apologize to the people who must have been very shocked," Yoon said in a televised public address, hours before a parliamentary vote on an impeachment motion against him, Yonhap news agency reported.
Putin Cautionary Message to South Korea on Ukraine Arms Supply
The South Korean government had voiced its concerns over the new strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea that provided for mutual aid in case of attack, and said this partnership violated UN sanctions against Pyongyang. It also threatened to revisit its policy not to export arms to Kiev.
South Korea Expresses Concerns on Russia-North Korea Military Pact
"We regret that despite repeated warnings from the international community, Russia and North Korea have pushed for a comprehensive strategic partnership and openly discussed military-technological cooperation, which is a clear violation of UN Security Council resolutions," ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk told a briefing.
Nuclear Envoys of South Korea, US, Japan Unite in Condemnation of North Korea's Missile Launch
Kim Gunn, South Korea’s special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, held discussions with his US counterpart, Jung Pak, and Japanese counterpart, Hiroyuki Namazu, denouncing the missile launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
South Koreans Aged 70 and Older Outnumber Those in Their 20s for the First Time
The figures revealed that the elderly population, totaling 6.32 million, exceeded the count of those in their 20s, which stood at 6.2 million, marking a notable demographic milestone.
Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung in South Korea Stabbed
Reports from Yonhap News Agency confirm that Lee, after the attack, was transported to Pusan National University Hospital. Despite being conscious during the transfer, he was reportedly experiencing continued bleeding.
South Korea Seals Deal to Purchase 20 Additional F-35A Stealth Fighter Jets
The letter of acceptance for the purchase of these fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was inked on December 8 after receiving Washington's approval in September.
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