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Domestic
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, convicting him of leading an insurrection related to an attempt to impose martial law in 2024. Yoon's legal team has filed an appeal against the sentence, arguing there were errors in the court's factual findings. The case has underscored deep political divisions within the country.
International
South Korea's intelligence agency reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in the process of designating his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, which would be the first public positioning of a woman to lead the country. This development coincided with Kim opening a new housing area for families of fallen soldiers, a move often interpreted as building military loyalty. Separately, North Korea held a rare congress for its ruling party, where Kim Jong Un was re-elected as its leader. During the meeting, he reviewed national progress and cited an 'upsurge' in development. An external analysis group suggested North Korea might reinstate the title of 'president' for Kim, who was also shown marking the completion of a major housing project in Pyongyang.
Domestic and International Topics
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USNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unanimously re-elected as the general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party at a key party congress. During the congress, his younger sister, Kim Yo-jong, was also promoted to a senior party position. South Korea's National Intelligence Service told lawmakers that Kim Jong Un is in the process of designating his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor. The spy agency said the daughter is at the 'successor designation stage.' At the same party congress, Kim Jong Un said North Korea could 'get along' with the United States if Washington changes its policies. He also ruled out any talks with South Korea, which he called the 'most hostile' state.
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Feb 27
KRA court in Seoul sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection. The court found him guilty of spearheading the attempt through a bid to impose martial law in 2024. Yoon's legal team has filed an appeal against the life sentence, arguing there were errors in the court's fact-finding. Yoon faces six more trials following this conviction.
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Feb 24 — Feb 25
KPSouth Korea's intelligence agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in the process of designating his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor. This would be the first time a woman has been publicly positioned to lead the country. The reports come as Kim Jong Un opened a new housing area for families of fallen soldiers, a move often seen as a way to build loyalty among the military.
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Feb 15 — Feb 26
South Korean regulators have given Google conditional approval to export the country's high-precision map data. This ends a 19-year dispute and will allow Google Maps to operate fully in one of the last countries where it was restricted. Google submitted additional documents to meet the government's requirements. The approval is seen as a price tag for access, not a ban, according to a former Korean mapping official.
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Feb 27
Samsung announced its new Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup at its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event. The phones feature a new display technology that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications, which Samsung calls a 'world-first' feature. The company also highlighted advancements in AI capabilities across the new devices.
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Feb 26
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has stated that his country will not pursue relations with South Korea. However, he indicated that North Korea could potentially engage in talks with the United States.
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Feb 26 — Feb 28
A joint investigation revealed that a data breach at South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang exposed information from over 33 million user accounts, far exceeding the company's initial claims. The company's chairman has apologized domestically, while Coupang now faces legal action and a congressional subpoena in the United States over the data leak, creating significant legal and political fallout on both fronts.
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Feb 27
Snowboarder Choi Ga-on won the gold medal in the women's halfpipe competition. The 17-year-old athlete returned to competition after recovering from a serious crash.
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Feb 13
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Feb 12
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