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News •

South Korean police apply for reporter’s arrest over ‘99 Chinese spies’ article • May 20, 2025, 12:08 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
Yoon Suk-yeol leaves party ahead of snap election • May 18, 2025, 1:28 AM ET (Taipei Times)
'Up to Yoon Suk Yeol to leave party,' Kim Moon-soo says • May 12, 2025, 11:02 PM ET (The Star)
South Korea’s conservatives pick hardline Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate • May 3, 2025, 5:27 AM ET (The Guardian)
South Korea's ex-president Yoon indicted for abuse of power • Apr. 30, 2025, 10:15 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Born December 18, 1960 (age 64) • Seoul • South Korea
Title / Office president (2022-2024), South Korea

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South Korean military officer
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president of South Korea
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