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Former President Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his failed attempt at martial law in late 2024. Read more here

Feb 20, 2026

President Lee, 'KPop Demon Hunters' lead 2025's top searches

Dec 05, 2025

Launch of noncontact medical treatment expected in late 2026

Dec 04, 2025

Life expectancy hits record 83.7 years, women's 3rd in OECD

Dec 04, 2025

Peruvian Congress declares 'Korea Friendship Day' every April 1

Nov 27, 2025

Think tank, Chinese counterpart to jointly monitor typhoons

Nov 21, 2025

Glocal Town offers 'no-passport world travel' in province

Nov 20, 2025

Provincial city Gongju subsidizes child care fees for int'l families

Nov 13, 2025

193K jobs added in October as employment growth stays steady

Nov 12, 2025