[태그:] South Korea
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Constitutional Complaint Filed Against Acting President’s Appointment of Constitutional Court Justices ⚖️
A constitutional complaint and request for a preliminary injunction have been filed with the Constitutional Court regarding Acting President Han Duck-soo’s designation of Lee Wan-kyu, head of the Ministry of Government Legislation, and Ham Sang-hoon, senior judge of the Seoul High Court, as successors to Constitutional Court Justices Moon Hyung-bae (acting Chief Justice) and Lee…
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Kim Dong-yeon Announces Presidential Bid from Airport on U.S. Trip: Pledges Reform and Economic Cooperation 🚀
Kim Dong-yeon, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, officially declared his candidacy for the 21st presidential election during a press conference at Incheon Airport before departing for the United States. He emphasized his experience in handling economic crises and his international network as key strengths. Key Points of Kim Dong-yeon’s Announcement: Election Focus: Positioned the election…
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🚨 Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Soars to 16-Year High Amid US-China Trade Tensions! 😱
Buckle up, folks! The South Korean won has taken a wild ride against the US dollar, hitting levels not seen since the 2009 financial crisis. 📉 What’s causing this rollercoaster? Let’s dive in! The Numbers Don’t Lie As of 3:30 PM Seoul time, the won-dollar exchange rate closed at a whopping 1,473.2 won per dollar.…
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New Constitutional Court Justice Ma Eun-hyuk Begins Duty Amidst Ideological Bias Concerns 🤔
Ma Eun-hyuk, the newly appointed Justice of the Constitutional Court, has officially started his duties after a 104-day wait following his selection by the National Assembly. On his way to work at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Justice Ma stated, “I will do my best to fulfill my duties as a Constitutional Court Justice.”…
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Mayor Oh Se-hoon Announces Presidential Candidacy! 📢
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is officially entering the race for the 21st presidential election, announcing his candidacy on July 13th. The location for the announcement is yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to be a place that symbolizes his key policy of ‘Accompanying the Weak’. Key Points: Announcement Date: July 13th Focus on ‘Accompanying…
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President Trump and Prime Minister Han Discuss US-Korea Relations 🤝
Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, acting as the President of South Korea, had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on [Date]. This marks the first conversation between the leaders of the two nations since the start of Trump’s second administration. President Trump previously spoke with former President Yoon Suk-yeol for 12 minutes on November…
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Hanwha Aerospace Reduces Rights Offering Size Amidst Controversy 💰
Hanwha Aerospace has decided to reduce its previously announced rights offering from ₩3.6 trillion to ₩2.3 trillion (approximately $2.7 billion to $1.7 billion USD). This move aims to alleviate concerns that the funds were being used to facilitate the controlling shareholder’s succession and to address shareholder dissatisfaction with the rights offering. Key Points: Reduced Size:…
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South Korea to Hold Presidential Election on June 3 Following Impeachment 🗳️
The South Korean government has officially announced that the 21st presidential election will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd. This decision follows the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. Key Points: Election Date: June 3rd (Tuesday) Reason: Impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol Temporary Holiday: The election day will be designated as a temporary public…
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🚨 North Korean Soldiers Briefly Cross Military Demarcation Line (MDL) 🚨
Tensions flared briefly on Tuesday as approximately ten North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) before retreating north. What Happened? According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the incident occurred around 5 PM KST in the eastern sector of the DMZ. The South Korean military responded with…
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⚖️ New Justices Appointed to South Korea’s Constitutional Court Amidst Political Turmoil 🇰🇷
Amidst ongoing political tensions, Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has appointed and nominated new justices to South Korea’s Constitutional Court. These appointments aim to prevent delays in critical decisions related to pending impeachment trials and national affairs. Key Appointments and Nominations Ma Yong-ju: Appointed as a Supreme Court Justice. Ma Eun-hyuk: Appointed as…
