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Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data
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DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences.
South Korean President Warns Against Online Misinformation
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(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for firm legal action against those responsible for intentionally circulating false information online, following reports about a rumor involving citizens' US dollar holdings.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Major Gains in Local and By-Elections
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(MENAFN) South Korea's ruling Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in local elections and parliamentary by-elections, further strengthening its political position following its success in the 2024 legislative vote, according to reports....
South Korea's Democrats Sweep Local Elections in Landslide Win
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(MENAFN) South Korea's ruling liberal Democratic Party delivered a commanding performance in local elections Thursday, claiming victories across the majority of the country's most contested races, according to data from the nation's election...
South Korea Holds Local Elections in First Test for President Lee
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(MENAFN) Voters across South Korea began casting their ballots on Wednesday in nationwide local elections that are being viewed as an important indicator of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung’s government after its first year in...
South Korea Local Elections Mark Key Political Test for President Lee
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(MENAFN) South Koreans are set to cast their ballots on Wednesday in nationwide local elections that are being closely watched as the first major assessment of President Lee Jae Myung since he assumed office a year ago. The election coincides with...
South Korea Heads to Polls for Local Elections
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(MENAFN) Millions of South Korean voters headed to the polls Wednesday for the country's ninth quadrennial local elections alongside parliamentary by-elections to fill 14 vacant National Assembly seats, the National Election Commission confirmed....
South Korea Vows Crackdown on Online False Claims About Currency Policy
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(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has urged authorities to take strong action against individuals accused of intentionally spreading false information online after rumors circulated that the government planned to force citizens to sell...
Ex-South Korean President Gets Thirty Years in Prison Over Drone Plot
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(MENAFN) A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison, according to reports, after finding that he took actions intended to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify the imposition of martial law....
North Korea Rejects Denuclearization Goal, Slams US–South Korea Stance
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(MENAFN) North Korea has stated that the issue of denuclearization is now “irreversibly finalized,” sharply criticizing recent US–South Korea discussions that reaffirmed the goal of eliminating Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons, according to state media...
South Korea Votes in Local Elections Testing Lee's First Year
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(MENAFN) Tens of millions of South Koreans headed to the polls Wednesday as nationwide local elections got underway — closely watched as the first significant measure of public confidence in President Lee Jae Myung's government since it assumed...
South Korea Probes Hanwha Aerospace Explosion That Kills Five Workers
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(MENAFN) South Korean authorities have launched a joint investigation into an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace facility after a blast killed five workers and injured two others the previous day, according to reports.
EU, South Korea Agree to Boost Cooperation as Global Security Ties Tighten
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(MENAFN) The European Union and South Korea agreed on Wednesday to deepen cooperation, emphasizing that security challenges in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are becoming increasingly linked amid rising global tensions.
South Korean Activist Arrests After Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
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(MENAFN) A South Korean activist has reportedly been detained following an Israeli Navy operation targeting a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, according to reports.
South Korea Sees Record Online Sales
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(MENAFN) South Korea's e-commerce market shattered its April record Monday, propelled by an unprecedented spike in online vehicle purchases, fresh figures from the Ministry of Data and Statistics revealed.
South Korea Questions Former Spy Chief Over Failed Martial Law Bid
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(MENAFN) South Korean prosecutors questioned a former intelligence chief on Monday over his alleged involvement in the failed 2024 martial law attempt linked to ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, according to news agency.
South Korea Is Hesitant on Japan Military Logistics Pact
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(MENAFN) South Korea said on Sunday that it has held discussions with Japan over a proposed bilateral military logistics support agreement, while maintaining a cautious stance toward the idea, according to reports.
South Korea’s Early Voting Turnout Reaches 23.51 Percent
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(MENAFN) South Korea has shattered its early voting record ahead of the country's ninth nationwide local elections, with participation surging to 23.51% — the highest ever recorded for such a vote, media reported Saturday, citing official data...
South Korea Sees Record Early Voting Participation in Local Elections
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(MENAFN) Early voting in South Korea’s nationwide local elections has reached its highest level on record, with participation climbing to 23.51%, according to reports citing election authorities.
Samsung Headquarters Raided in South Korea Over Alleged Insider Trading Case
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(MENAFN) South Korean authorities have reportedly conducted a raid on Samsung Electronics’ headquarters amid an investigation into suspected insider trading, according to Yonhap News Agency.
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