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South Korea martial law probe: Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee, former PM Han Duck-soo indicted; accused of influencing People Power Party

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee (AP) South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, and ex-prime minister Han Duck-soo were indicted Friday in a high-profile investigation linked to the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The charges include abetting the controversial December martial law declaration, bribery, and manipulation of political party […]

‘No more phones in classrooms’: South Korea announces nationwide ban; to be implemented in 2026

South Korea has enacted nationwide legislation banning smartphone use in school classrooms, with lawmakers passing the bill on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, to address growing concerns about smartphone addiction among students, as per a report by BBC. The measure, approved by 115 out of 163 lawmakers present, aims to improve academic performance and social interactions […]

‘Hypocrite’: North Korea slams South Korean President Lee Jae Myung over denuclearisation remarks; calls it ‘naive dream’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung North Korea on Wednesday lashed out at South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, calling him a “hypocrite” after he raised the issue of denuclearisation during his visit to the United States this week.Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies […]

‘What is going on?’: Donald Trump turns heat on South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung ahead of meet

TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA Supremo Donald Trump’s domineering style that has succeeded in overwhelming leaders of most countries was on full display at the White House on Monday when he turned the heat on South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and softened him up ahead of their meeting. Shortly before the Oval Office engagement, […]

‘Very big problem’: Trump talks tough on ‘comfort women’; touches South Korea’s sensitive issue

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday drew attention to the sensitive issue of “comfort women” during his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a […]

South Carolina campus scare: University issues all-clear after active shooter alert; viral clip of ‘umbrella guy’ blamed for scare

Viral clip of ‘umbrella guy’ blamed for scare The University of South Carolina has given the all-clear after a shelter-in-place order on Sunday evening over reports of a possible active shooter near the Thomas Cooper Library. Officials later confirmed there was no evidence of a gunman, and the alert was issued out of “an abundance […]

‘Over a female’: 9 teens charged in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in South Carolina; girlfriend part of alleged setup

Nine teenagers in South Carolina have been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy, which reportedly stemmed from an argument “over a girl” with the alleged gunman, as per local reports. Among those charged is the victim’s 17-year-old girlfriend.Trey Dean Wright, 16, was found fatally shot on June 24, with multiple gunshot […]

JD Vance’s 5-word reaction to South Park humiliating him as Trump’s manbaby, kicked by President

JD Vance reacted to South Park portraying him as a pathetic manbaby of President Donald Trump in its latest episode. Vice President JD Vance apparently liked the fact that he made it to the latest episode of South Park, albeit as President Donald Trump‘s manbaby who gets kicked by the president but bounces back in […]

‘So we ARE relevant?’ South Park mocks White House after ICE uses cartoon to recruit; gives X-rated reply

The tension escalated between the Trump administration and “South Park” creators after DHS utilised imagery from the animated series for recruitment purposes on Tuesday.The programme, which has criticised President Trump in its current season, responded sharply with a hashtag suggesting the agency should “eat a bag of d‑‑‑s.”“Wait, so we ARE relevant,” the programme posted […]

10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide daily; the reason will leave you speechless | World News

South Korea, often hailed as a technological and cultural powerhouse, is facing a heartbreaking and underreported crisis. Every day, nearly 10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide, a staggering figure that speaks to a deeper issue plaguing the nation’s aging population. While most assume such tragedies stem from health problems alone, the real reasons run […]