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South Korean judicial appointment and constitutional dispute

8 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae calls for judicial independence

The constitutional standoff in South Korea regarding Supreme Court justice appointments has intensified into a legal debate over the separation of powers. The dispute escalated after the Presidential Office declined to s

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South Korea: President Lee's approval hits record lows

244 clusters · 128 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea President Lee's approval rating hits record low of 38%

President Lee Jae-myung’s public approval continues to decline, reaching new lows. Recent Gallup Korea data reported a 42% approval rating and a record 50% disapproval rate, with real estate policy cited by 27% of respon

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Seoul housing market shifts amid tax reform and demand moves

37 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Seoul apartment average prices exceed 1.6 billion won

Seoul’s housing market continues to face volatility driven by supply shortages and tax reforms. A significant disconnect persists between government policy and market reality; for instance, deposit requirements for the ‘

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Latest: Kim Nok-wan sentenced to life imprisonment for Telegram sexual exploitation

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Korea Zinc management control dispute

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Korea Zinc board restructured following management rights vote

A management dispute has emerged between Korea Zinc and the Youngpoong-MBK Partners group. The conflict initially surfaced regarding controversial promotional activities in the United States involving ‘Project Crucible’.

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South Korean football governance and legal disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Korea Football Coaches Association calls for unity and reform

The South Korean football landscape is facing legal and structural challenges. The Supreme Court of Korea recently ruled that a Korea Football Association (KFA) regulation prohibiting individuals with a one-year or longe

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South Korean judicial rulings on military and medical issues

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Latest: South Korean courts rule on medical duty and emergency care rights

South Korean courts have issued several rulings involving military administration and medical responsibilities. In military-related litigation, the Seoul Administrative Court dismissed two lawsuits. One case involved a

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South Korean Supreme Court rulings on insult crimes

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Latest: South Korean Supreme Court overturns insult conviction over online comment

The Supreme Court of Korea has issued rulings clarifying the legal boundaries of the crime of insult, specifically regarding online speech and profanity. In one decision, the court overturned a conviction involving pro

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South Korean political and military reform proposals

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean Chief Justice faces political backlash over written judicial nominations

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has faced political scrutiny and opposition regarding proposed legislative and structural reforms. Initial tensions arose following the National Assembly’s passage of an amendment to

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SK Group divorce settlement developments

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Latest: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won appeals 944 billion won divorce settlement

On 23 July 2026, the Seoul High Court issued its final judgment in the divorce of SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won and former art-center director Roh Soh-yeong, ordering Chey to pay 944 billion won (about $644 million). Th

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