Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?

A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.

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Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.

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Wednesday Briefing

A political crisis in South Korea.

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For Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising

“I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.

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Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says

The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”

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California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Decided

Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race.

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How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry

Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.

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Samin Nosrat Holiday Gifts

One of the chef and author’s favorite gifts is homemade apricot jam, which she makes “specifically to be able to share it with people.”

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The UConn Star Paige Bueckers Breaks New Ground With Signature Shoe

Bueckers is the first name, image and likeness athlete to design a shoe with Nike.

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Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.

After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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