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Parliament strips Yoon of powers; court to make final call
1 week, 2 days ago

Parliament strips Yoon of powers; court to make final call

China Daily  

People participate in a demonstration against Yoon Suk-yeol at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Sunday, a day after his presidential powers were suspended by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Yonhap News Agency The parliament of the Republic of Korea impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, sparking jubilation among supporters of the …

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ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue
2 weeks, 1 day ago

ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue

China Daily  

Although the ROK parliament didn't pass the motion on Sunday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for what is widely regarded as his self-serving imposition of martial law, his authority has been eroded "to the point of no return", for all intents and purposes, some observers say. That the former prosecutor twice vetoed a bill seeking a special counsel inquiry into …

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ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue
2 weeks, 1 day ago

ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue

China Daily  

By LI YANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-09 07:29 Lawmakers queue to cast their votes on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Dec 7, 2024. That the former prosecutor twice vetoed a bill seeking a special counsel inquiry into allegations against his wife's suspected graft has seen his approval …

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ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue

China Daily  

Lawmakers queue to cast their votes on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Dec 7, 2024. That the former prosecutor twice vetoed a bill seeking a special counsel inquiry into allegations against his wife's suspected graft has seen his approval rating drop to a dismal 19 percent last month, a …

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‘Concerned but confident’: Blinken dials South Korean counterpart amid Yoon impeachment push – Firstpost
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Concerned but confident’: Blinken dials South Korean counterpart amid Yoon impeachment push – Firstpost

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, welcomed the lifting of martial law and said he expected the democratic process to prevail in the country Amid the heightened political tension in South Korea, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken dialled his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul and expressed “deep concerns” about the declaration …

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Yoon faces impeachment over martial law order
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Yoon faces impeachment over martial law order

China Daily  

Protesters hold signs calling the imposition of martial law in the Republic of Korea unconstitutional during a rally against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday in Seoul. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing impeachment over his declaration of martial law in the country on Tuesday night, an order he was forced to withdraw within six hours of …

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Political wranglings in ROK bad for its people
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Political wranglings in ROK bad for its people

China Daily  

Protesters hold signs calling the imposition of martial law in the Republic of Korea unconstitutional during a rally against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday in Seoul. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol announced through a televised address around 4:27 am on Wednesday that he had decided to accept his parliament's request to lift martial law in the country. …

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China-made modules depart for 'artificial sun' in France
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China-made modules depart for 'artificial sun' in France

China Daily  

GUANGZHOU -- Forty-eight blanket shield block modules departed from China on Friday, heading to France for the construction of the world's largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor. Departing from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, the components are the first of their kind destined for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project in southern France. The blanket shield block …

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Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

China Daily  

A military aircraft carrying the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs is honored with a water salute after landing at the Taoxian international airport in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, Nov 28, 2024. SHENYANG -- The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea were returned to China on …

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Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

China Daily  

A Y-20 transport aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force carrying the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs, escorted by two J-20 stealth fighter jets, is pictured over the Taoxian international airport in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, Nov 28, 2024. In August 1952, her older brother Lang Defu died in the line of duty during …

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Trade cooperation to boost East Asian economy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trade cooperation to boost East Asian economy

China Daily  

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY The geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes will likely undergo profound changes after Donald Trump is sworn in as the United States president in January. Need to make new breakthroughs Trade and economic cooperation among China, Japan and the ROK has reached a critical juncture, from where they can "fall behind if not advancing". Since the next three to …

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Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

China Daily  

A military aircraft carrying the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs is honored with a water salute after landing at the Taoxian international airport in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, Nov 28, 2024. SHENYANG -- The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea were returned to China on …

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ROK leader issues apology amid scandal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ROK leader issues apology amid scandal

China Daily  

By YANG HAN in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-08 09:54 The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol bows during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, Nov 7, 2024. The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for the concern he caused the public amid ongoing scandals and his record-low approval ratings. …

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ROK leader issues apology amid scandal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ROK leader issues apology amid scandal

China Daily  

The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol bows during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, Nov 7, 2024. The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for the concern he caused the public amid ongoing scandals and his record-low approval ratings. During a televised address on Thursday, Yoon bowed his head to apologize for …

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ROK leader issues apology amid scandal
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ROK leader issues apology amid scandal

China Daily  

The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol bows during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, Nov 7, 2024. The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for the concern he caused the public amid ongoing scandals and his record-low approval ratings. During a televised address on Thursday, Yoon bowed his head to apologize for …

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DPRK top leader calls ROK 'foreign country and apparent hostile country'
2 months ago

DPRK top leader calls ROK 'foreign country and apparent hostile country'

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-10-18 10:20 SEOUL -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea called the Republic of Korea "a foreign country and an apparent hostile country," and stressed "useless awareness about fellow countrymen and unreasonable idea of reunification" when he addressed inter-Korean relations, as he called for ramping up the war-fighting capabilities during an inspection trip …

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China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive

China Daily  

The industrial business sectors of China and South Korea, once complementary a decade ago, have become increasingly competitive in mid — to high-end manufacturing, a trend that is expected to intensify in the coming years, said market watchers on Friday. As China continues to expand its opening-up and make breakthroughs in areas such as shipbuilding, electric vehicle and foldable smartphone …

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China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-28 09:08 The industrial business sectors of China and South Korea, once complementary a decade ago, have become increasingly competitive in mid — to high-end manufacturing, a trend that is expected to intensify in the coming years, said market watchers on Friday. As China continues to expand its opening-up and make breakthroughs …

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ROK's pro-Japan diplomacy will backfire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ROK's pro-Japan diplomacy will backfire

China Daily  

File photo of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is paying a visit to the Republic of Korea on Friday and Saturday as the relationship between the two formerly hostile neighboring countries has noticeably warmed after ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol changed the country's policy toward Japan. Yoon's comments, and some of the presidential office's statements on …

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ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good
4 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good

China Daily  

A cargo ship docks at Qinzhou Port in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on July 11, 2020. Under ASEAN+3 cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been collaborating with the three major Asian economies — China, Japan and the Republic of Korea — since 1997. The trilateral summit in Seoul reflected the willingness of …

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ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good
4 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good

China Daily  

A cargo ship docks at Qinzhou Port in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on July 11, 2020. Under ASEAN+3 cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been collaborating with the three major Asian economies — China, Japan and the Republic of Korea — since 1997. The trilateral summit in Seoul reflected the willingness of …

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RCEP fostering development in Southeast Asia
5 months ago

RCEP fostering development in Southeast Asia

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The Association of Southeast Asian Nations stands at the center of a dynamic economic tapestry in Asia and Oceania. The three countries and ASEAN, with the help of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, are facilitating the economic development of Southeast Asia through trade, investment, technological innovation, and supply chain integration. China is ASEAN's largest trading partner, …

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US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats
5 months, 1 week ago

US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. and South Korea signed joint nuclear deterrence guidelines for the first time, a basic yet important step in their efforts to improve their ability to respond to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats. The two leaders authorized “the U.S.-ROK Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula,” which were signed by defense …

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Expanded horizons
5 months, 1 week ago

Expanded horizons

China Daily  

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY While the renminbi is being more widely used in China's cross-border payments with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member countries, the US dollar remains the dominant currency used in settlements and payments between other RCEP members, and RCEP cross-border clearing mainly relies on the SWIFT system. First, compared with high-standard free trade agreements, the RCEP needs to strengthen …

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