South Korea Election Protests
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Protests in South Korea over ballot shortages have entered their 12th day, with demonstrators demanding new elections. Police have issued dispersal warnings amid ongoing demonstrations in Seoul. Separately, Seoul City plans to sue MBC for alleged biased reporting on construction errors.
Long-Term Undocumented Migrants Face Precarious Existence in South Korea
- A report highlights the precarious lives of long-term undocumented migrants in South Korea, many of whom have lived there for over two decades. - These individuals often live in fear of deportation, avoid public transport, and work at night, while their children face dashed dreams and health issues. - Migrant rights groups are calling for pathways to legal status, and the government is discussin…
South Korea Election Protest: Ballot Shortage Sparks Ongoing Demonstrations
- Protests in South Korea over ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections have entered their 12th day, with demonstrators demanding new elections. - Protesters have blockaded the Handball Gymn…
Seoul City to sue MBC over reports on construction errors, citing bias
- Seoul City plans to sue MBC for alleged biased and distorted reporting on the GTX-A Samsung Station rebar omission incident. - The city previously excluded MBC from its internal media clipping servi…
Seoul's Dobong District accelerates redevelopment, shedding 'underdeveloped' label
- Seoul's Dobong District is accelerating redevelopment projects, with Banghak and Ssangmun areas already progressing. - The Chang-dong 608 area has also begun procedures for urban renewal designation…
Seoul apartment fetches 17.2 billion won at auction; bidding error suspected
- An apartment in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, was reportedly sold at auction for 17.296 billion won (approximately $12.5 million USD). - The winning bid is nearly 10 times the estimated appraisal value, rais…
Police issue dispersal warnings amid Seoul protest over ballot shortages
- Police issued two dispersal warnings to protesters outside the Jamsil vote counting center in Seoul, where a demonstration over ballot shortages has continued for 12 days. - A ruling party leader ur…
First-time homebuyers in their 30s make up nearly half of Seoul's market
- Nearly half of first-time homebuyers in Seoul are in their 30s, a record high, as they rush to purchase homes amid rising prices and limited rental options. - The surge in demand is concentrated in …
Sports groups demand police intervention as Seoul stadium protest disrupts international preparations
- Protesters blockading a handball stadium in Seoul have disrupted the operations of nine sports organizations, including preparations for international competitions. - The Korean Sport & Olympic Comm…
Seoul Election Commission's 'complacent response' to ballot shortage requires accountability: probe committee
- The special committee investigating the ballot paper shortage incident stated that the Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission's response was complacent and called for accountability. - The committee…