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  Assembly approves bill for special investigation into Yoon's martial law declaration SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - South Korea's National Assembly passed a bill Tuesday for a permanent special counsel to investigate President Yoon Suk Yeol and senior officials over last week's failed martial law declaration. Yoon declared martial law last Tuesday, deploying troops to the National Assembly and National Election Commission, before canceling the measure six hours later after parliament voted against it. The independent investigation bill passed with 210 lawmake December 10, 2024
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  OPINION: The struggle for truth in the digital age SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The current era presents not only novel opportunities but also significant challenges for humanity. In an era characterised by the rapid generation and circulation of information, the communications ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. However, this transformation process encompasses moral, cultural, and humanitarian challenges alongside positive advancements. Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms, as they are integral to daily life in December 10, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Students urge punishment of President Yoon Suk Yeol SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - Student members of youth organizations, including Asunaro, held a press conference at Gwanghwamun Plaza to call for impeachment and punishment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. December 10, 2024
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  Samsung Electronics faces dim outlook for 2025 SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics' stock price target has been lowered by a brokerage firm, citing weaker-than-expected performance in the company's semiconductor division for 2025. Kiwoom Securities now forecasts a target price of 73,000 won ($56) for Samsung, down from its previous estimate of 75,000 won ($57). Kiwoom predicts that Samsung's operating profit for 2025 will reach 39.5 trillion won ($30.3 billion), falling short of the market consensus of 4 December 10, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Comedy film 'About Family' will hit theaters tomorrow SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The cast of the upcoming family comedy film 'About Family' celebrated the movie's imminent release, Dec. 10, 2024, with a dumpling truck event in Seoul. Actors Kim Yun-seok, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Sung-ryoung, Kang Han-na, and Park Soo-young were in attendance for the special event. The film is set to hit theaters tomorrow. December 10, 2024
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  Travel warnings, currency volatility hamper tourism recovery SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - South Korea's tourism industry is facing a significant setback as the nation grapples with political unrest following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. The incident has sparked international concern and prompted travel warnings from several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. The warnings, which advise citizens to avoid areas near major protest sites in Seoul, have December 10, 2024
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  French Embassy celebrates cultural milestones and a bright future in Seoul SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The French Embassy in Seoul hosted an evening reception on Monday to celebrate the launch of the French government’s global promotional campaign, "Make It Iconic." The event also highlighted the success of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. "Make It Iconic," an ambitious international campaign envisioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, officially launched in October. The campaign aims to en December 10, 2024
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  Foreign investors pile into Naver amid market turmoil SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - South Korean tech giant Naver has bucked the trend of foreign investor sell-offs, attracting significant overseas interest in recent weeks. Data from the Korea Exchange reveals that foreign investors purchased Naver shares worth approximately 904 billion won ($633 million) over the past month. The company’s stock price has remained resilient, closing price on Tuesday at 209,000 won, up 3.72 percent from the previous day. This upward momentum has p December 10, 2024
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  US reaffirms 'ironclad' alliance with South Korea SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The U.S. on Monday reaffirmed its alliance with South Korea will remain "ironclad." "The alliance between the remains ironclad. We are committed to the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula, and we will continue to be," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing. "We will keep lines of communication open with all relevant parties in . The legal process and the poli December 10, 2024
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  Telegram downloads surge in South Korea amid political uncertainty SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - New installations of Telegram messaging app in South Korea increased fourfold to 40,576 on Dec 3, accounting for 47.09 percent of all messenger app downloads that day, according to mobile analytics firm IGAWorks. The surge continued with 33,033 new installations the following day. The messaging platform, which typically ranked third or fourth in monthly downloads behind LINE and KakaoTalk, suddenly rose to first place in the messenger category and rea December 10, 2024