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Xi uses New Year's speech to call anew for reunification with Taiwan, set stage for Trump 2.0 era
Beijing has ramped up military activity around Taiwan, including large-scale exercises shortly before Christmas.
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South Korea authorities request arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
Yoon's lawyer has challenged the warrant request, arguing in court "an incumbent president cannot be prosecuted for abuse of power."
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Jetliner crashes and bursts into flames in South Korea, killing all but two of the 181 aboard
The Jeju Air aircraft was carrying 175 passengers and six crew from Bangkok.
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Legislators vote to impeach South Korean interim president two weeks after Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted
Lawmakers in South Korea voted to impeach acting interim President Han Duck-soo, arguing that he was invalid.
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South Korean lawmakers impeach president over bungled martial law declaration
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo became acting president while Yoon awaits a decision by the nation’s highest court.
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South Korean leader faces second impeachment threat over martial law as opposition grows
Yoon survived an initial legislative attempt to impeach him last week after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote. But dissent has been growing over the past week after he gave a defiant speech on Thursday.
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South Korean president dodges first impeachment attempt over martial law fiasco
“This emergency martial law declaration stemmed from my desperation as the ultimate responsible party for state affairs,” Yoon said. “I am deeply sorry and sincerely apologize to the citizens who must have been greatly shocked."
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South Korea lawmakers move to impeach President Yoon after he declared, then lifted martial law
When martial law was declared, political activities were banned and the media was subject to government monitoring.
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South Korean president to lift martial law after lawmakers vote it down
Yoon declared martial law amid struggles with the opposition-controlled legislature, vowing to eliminate "anti-state" forces and North Korean sympathizers.
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North Korea intercontinental ballistic missile test demonstrates advanced capability to strike U.S.
Some experts also believe that Russia may have provided North Korea technical assistance.
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China tried to hide that it's newest nuclear-powered submarine sank: Report
CNN reviewed Maxar imagery from June that showed the sub did not make it back to the pier.
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Hong Kong court sentences editor to jail, releases another on health grounds
Chung was sentenced to 21 months in prison while Lam, who had already served 10 months in pre-trial detention, was released based on health grounds.
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White House concerned with reported secret Russian war drone program in China, ready to act: Report
"The PRC government also has a responsibility to ensure its companies are not providing lethal assistance," the spokesperson said.