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'Happiness, love' at Moonie mass wedding after Japanese court blow

They've been called a cult, accused of coercive fundraising, and legally disbanded in Japan. But in a mountainous town nestled in South Korea, thousands of "Moonies" gathered this month for a mass wedding.

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AFP|Published

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles

Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump's Wednesday afternoon announcement, while the world's top-selling automaker Toyota plunged more than 3%

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AFP|Published

Workers save Buddha as South Korea's wildfires raze ancient temple

At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.

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AFP|Published

Trump plans to meet 'smart guy' Kim Jong Un over North Korea's nuclear ambitions

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconnect with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite previous diplomatic efforts yielding no concrete nuclear disarmament. In a revealing Fox News interview, Trump called Kim 'smart' and referenced their unprecedented three meetings, even as current US officials warn of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

World leaders express condolences as South Korea mourns deadliest plane crash

World leaders have extend their sympathies following South Korea's devastating plane tragedy.

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AFP|Published

Muan Airport plane crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216 leaves 179 feared dead in South Korea

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival December 29, leaving 167 confirmed dead, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes.

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AFP|Published

Holiday lethargy puts damper on Wall Street stocks but weak yen boosts Japan

Seoul was an outlier in Asia with shares plunging as South Korea's political crisis deepened with a second presidential impeachment vote.

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AFP|Published

South Korean political crisis deepens as lawmakers impeach second president in two weeks

South Korean lawmakers impeached acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday, just two weeks after his predecessor was suspended over a martial law declaration.

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AFP|Published

South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law bid

South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a failed martial law bid, marking a historic moment in the nation's democracy.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

China says 'dissatisfied' with South Korean president's spying accusations

China on Thursday said it was "deeply surprised and dissatisfied" with comments made by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol that appeared to accuse Chinese nationals of espionage.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published