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South Korea’s former president Moon says bribery indictment is ‘political’

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks at the \"Day of Korea\" ceremony at the Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks at the \"Day of Korea\" ceremony at the Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo

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How polarised politics led South Korea to a plunge into martial law

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea briefly declared martial law on Dec 3 before rescinding it six hours later.
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea briefly declared martial law on Dec 3 before rescinding it six hours later.

South Korea’s former president Moon Jae-in named suspect in bribery probe

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China, Russia and the DMZ: all of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s foreign trips

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held his first summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held his first summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, on April 25, 2019.

Two years jail, fine for ex-South Korean minister found guilty of graft, corruption

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk (centre) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea on Feb 3, 2023.
Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk (centre) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea on Feb 3, 2023.

How not to retire: South Korean ex-president Moon Jae-in bedevilled by protests

Protesters have been ordered to stay 300m away from former president Moon Jae-in’s retirement home in Pyeongsan village.
Protesters have been ordered to stay 300m away from former president Moon Jae-in’s retirement home in Pyeongsan village.

Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim

South Korea’s former president Moon Jae-in took the dogs to his personal residence after his term ended in May.
South Korea’s former president Moon Jae-in took the dogs to his personal residence after his term ended in May.

South Korea politics roiled by pair sent to North Korea, likely killed

Moon urges dialogue with North Korea in farewell speech

Singapore and South Korea presidents reaffirm bilateral ties

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