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Kapuso couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos enjoyed the early winter weather in South Korea, wearing their most fashionable fits. Gabbi and Khalil explored South Korea’s picturesque Hanam area, and dropped by the Cheongdam-dong to meet renowned chef Chef Choi Hyun-seok of Culinary Class Wars. Through their museum visits and cafe-hopping, they remained partners-in-crime in […]
Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt. South Korea is attempting to reassure its allies as the country’s opposition leader offers to work with the government, in an attempt to restore calm following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Acting President Han Duck-soo spoke with […]
South Korea’s central bank vowed to stabilise financial markets and highlighted the importance of “uninterrupted implementation” of key fiscal and economic measures, in its first statement since lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. “The Bank of Korea intends to utilise all available policy instruments, in conjunction with the government, to respond to and avert […]
Hong Kong police have arrested two men in a week for allegedly stealing cash from passengers’ overhead luggage on two inbound flights from Vietnam. The force said on Saturday that the latest arrest had taken place on Friday and involved a 61-year-old man suspected of stealing 10 million Vietnamese dong, or about HK$3,060 (US$390), in […]
Across Asia, the rise of artificial intelligence is posing a dilemma for democracy. From the Philippines to South Korea, governments and politicians are grappling with the double-edged nature of AI: its capacity to spread disinformation, but also to improve voter engagement, streamline campaigns, and enhance election administration. While fears of AI-driven deepfakes and propaganda are […]
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over. Source link
On December 14, the National Assembly of South Korea passed a bill calling for impeaching South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon has become the third sitting president, after Roh Moo-hyun and Park Geun-hye, whose impeachment motion was passed by the National Assembly. The bill was passed by a vote of 204 in favor, 85 against, […]
The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has adjusted its foreign policy to safeguard the Philippines’ sovereignty and national interests in response to the escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea. This circumstance has compelled the Philippines to prioritize the modernization of its navy as a top national imperative. One of the Philippines’ […]
On the night of December 3, South Koreans witnessed a political crisis that threatened to unravel decades of democratic progress. President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, alleging that North Korean agents had infiltrated key government institutions. Soldiers surrounded the National Assembly, and riot police were deployed to enforce the decree. Six hours later, under immense […]
Final Trailer for Korean Freedom Fighters Film ‘Harbin’ Opening Soon by Alex Billington December 10, 2024Source: YouTube “I must kill that old wolf.” Well Go USA has revealed an official US trailer for a Korean historical thriller called Harbin, the latest from director Woo Min-ho. This premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival a few […]