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South Korea’s presidential front runner Lee Jae-myung enters leadership race
A recent Gallup poll put him as the favourite to become the next president. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
East Asia Forum1d
Yoon’s impeachment is just the start of stabilising South Korea’s democracy
Despite the Constitutional Court’s verdict strengthening democratic stability and curbing overt political instability, ...
KSL2d
UTA to implement 'significant' service changes. Here's what to know
A Utah Transit Authority bus travels east on 3500 South at Redwood Road in West Valley City on June 26, 2023. Sunday marks ...
South Korea opposition leader Lee signals presidential run as race starts
South Korea's main opposition party head Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday he was stepping down as party leader, amid ...
South Koreans’ support for liberal Lee Jae-myung rises ahead of election
It is a sign the Democratic Party could grab power in nationwide polls on June 3. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
The Economist2d
South Korea’s democracy has passed one big test
Months of uncertainty have battered South Korea’s economy. Without clear leadership, South Korea has struggled to build ties ...
Anadolu Agency1d
Ousted South Korean President Yoon vacates official residence
I will return to life as an ordinary citizen, and seek a new path to serve our nation and people,' Yoon Suk Yeol says in ...
Who are the runners and riders in South Korea’s presidential election to replace Yoon Suk Yeol?
A former prosecutor, an opposition leader who survived an assassination attempt, and a supporter of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are among the candidates who have put their hat in the ring for ...
Gabon election challenger says coup leaders should go 'back to barracks'
The top opposition candidate in Gabon's presidential election challenged the eligibility of Brice Oligui Nguema in an ...
Wilfredo ‘Wil’ Rojas, civil rights activist, former NAACP leader, dies at 73
The former first vice president and communications chair of the Gloucester County NAACP leaves behind a 55-year legacy of community service and advocacy for justice in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Capitals are the top team in the East after getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, and the Washington Capitals clinched the top spot in the Eastern ...
South Korean opposition leader opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung officially announced a presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth. He is widely seen as the frontrunner ...