The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, along with five other minor opposition parties, tabled the motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly plenary session that kicked off around 12:50 a.m. Thursday. The move came after the opposition jointly submitted the motion, following the National Assembly's decision around 1 a.m. Wednesday to pass a motion nullifying Yoon'...

The ruling People Power Party announced Thursday plans to vote against the motion filed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law Tuesday in a surprise move. The decision was made at an emergency party meeting held at 10 p.m. Wednesday. Rep. Kwak Kyu-taek, senior spokesperson of the ruling party, said the party's decision implies that the impeachment motion is "not acceptable...

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A first for KSA, the triplets – two male and one female and a litter of two cubs – male and female – born earlier this summer ALULA, Saudi Arabia , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the birth of a rare litter of three Arabian leopard cubs – one male and two female – marking a major milestone in efforts to safeguard the future of this critically e...

SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its founding in 1984, ILSUNG HISCO (Heavy Industries Solutions Company) celebrated its 40th anniversary with grand ceremonies held in Ulsan, South Korea , in June 2024 and in Houston , USA , in August. The event was attended by major global clients, marking a meaningful occasion to reflect on ILSUNG HISCO's achievements over the...

WASHINGTON , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company operating the world's highest-resolution commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, has been awarded the Stage III option of the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Commercial Radar Capabilities contract. This contract, part of the NRO's Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) initia...

The Korean term for "martial law" was the most-searched word on Google in South Korea on Wednesday following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law. The word topped Google's trends chart with the search volume over the past 24 hours surpassing the 2 million mark, up more than a thousand percent from a day ago. "Currency exchange rate" and "Kim Yong-hyun," the name of t...

Unionized workers of Korea Railroad Corp., the national railway operator, said Wednesday they will go on an indefinite general strike this week, demanding higher pay and a bigger workforce, as wage negotiations broke down. The protest will began from Thursday, they added. KORAIL and the union started last-minute negotiations earlier in the day but failed to reach an agreement. It will be the f...

Civic and labor groups on Wednesday held candlelight or protest rallies across the nation to demand the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law declaration. The Korean Federation of Trade Unions, People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy and other civic groups organized a massive candlelight rally at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, with an estimated ...

Sales trends at Yes24 were similar to those at Kyobo Book Center, with half of the retailer’s top 10 bestselling books written by Han. According to Yes24, “The White Book” ranked sixth and the poetry collection eighth. “The most notable event this year was undoubtedly Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win in literature. Sales of her books surged approximately 100 times compared to the same period last year...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global funding for drought resilience, land restoration and the fight against land degradation received a major boost on the second day of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16 ), with over $12 billion now pledged to these interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. T...

President Yoon Suk Yeol held a meeting with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and leaders of the ruling People Power Party likely to discuss follow-up measures after opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion in response to the short-lived martial law declaration. Prime Minister Han, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon and floor leader Choo Kyung-ho convened at the presidential office just hours after th...

JAKARTA, Indonesia , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the heart of Jakarta , Senayan Avenue by Ottolima serves as a dynamic lifestyle hub, seamlessly combining leisure, dining, and recreation. Among its standout business units is Senayan Golf Club, offering Night Golf as a unique opportunity for golf enthusiasts to enjoy the game after sundown. With its premium golfing experience and ...

BANGKOK , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Bangkok , the newest neighbourhood in the heart of the city and a global leisure and lifestyle destination, unveils an extraordinary holiday season featuring the landmark opening of The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok alongside an immersive festival of art, retail, and entertainment experiences that promises to redefine the city's cultural landscape. One Bang...