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Pastor Son Hyun-Bo (captured from Christian Today)

Jan 30, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

Pastor Son said the pressure being put on his church was similar to tactics used by the **Maduro regime in Venezuela**.

Pastor Son Hyun-Bo delivers emotional first sermon after five-month detention, crediting US diplomatic pressure including White House briefing and State Department attendance at his trial for accelerating his release on election law charges.

President Yoon's declaration of martial law was legal (Captured from Yonhap News)

Jan 30, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Death Penalty Demand, Defends Martial Law as Defense Against "Anti-State Forces"

President Yoon Suk-yeol smiles in court as prosecutors demand death penalty for martial law declaration, defending his actions as legitimate constitutional measure against "anti-state forces" while conservative party purges critics Han Dong-hoon and Lee Jun-seok amid deepening political crisis.

Allegations of election fraud in South Korea (captured from TV Chosun)

Jan 30, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

FBI Raids Georgia Election Office, Investigation Eyes South Korean Voting Technology Links

FBI raids Georgia election office seizing 700 boxes of records as investigation examines potential links between voting irregularities and South Korean election technology exports through A-WEB and Miru Systems, raising questions about international election security.

Kim Jung-sook purchased dozens of outfits with money from the presidential office.

Jan 29, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

Kim Keon-hee Acquitted in Major Scandals But Sentenced on Luxury Gift Charges

Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee acquitted of stock manipulation and opinion rigging but sentenced to prison for accepting luxury gifts in a split verdict that has divided South Korean politics and raised questions about judicial fairness.

DMZ Bill (captured from TV Chosun)

Jan 29, 2026 AM EST - Hannah

UN Command Warns South Korea's Ruling Party Over DMZ Bill, Escalating US-ROK Tensions

UN Command issues unprecedented warning against South Korea's proposed DMZ Act, calling it a violation of the Armistice Agreement and signaling deepening tensions between the Lee Jae-myung government and Washington over regional security and alliance commitments.

Lee Jae-myung lame duck (captured from MBN)

Jan 28, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

Trump's Tariff Threats Push South Korea's Lee Jae-myung Into Early "Lame Duck" Crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces mounting pressure from Trump's 25% tariff threats and unprecedented defiance from his own officials, signaling an early "lame duck" crisis that threatens both his domestic authority and international standing.

Global Election Fraud (captured form Incheon Ilbo TV)

Jan 28, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

U.S. Legal Figures Demand Investigation into South Korea's A-WEB Over Global Election Fraud Allegations

U.S. legal figures demand DOJ investigation into South Korea's A-WEB and National Election Commission over allegations of facilitating global election fraud through exported voting systems to multiple nations including Iraq, Philippines, and Ecuador.

Lee Sa-ya student confrontation (captured by MBC)

Jan 27, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

University Student's Pointed Questions About North Korean Newspaper Access Ignite National Debate on Constitutional Principles

University student Lee Sa-ya confronts South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Kim Min-seok over government policy facilitating public access to North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun, sparking national debate about constitutional principles and whether such actions constitute "acts benefiting the enemy." The incident highlights growing concerns among young citizens about the Lee Jae-myung administration's adherence to South Korea's liberal democratic constitutional order and its approach to North Korean propaganda materials.

Tariff Warning to South Korea (captured from YTN)

Jan 27, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

Trump Administration Issues Tariff Warning to South Korea Over Trade and Corporate Disputes

Trump administration threatens 15-25% tariffs on South Korean exports including automobiles and pharmaceuticals over delayed trade agreement ratification and alleged discrimination against U.S. company Coupang, escalating tensions between Washington and Seoul. The dispute encompasses broader concerns about South Korea's $350 billion investment commitment, religious freedom issues, and strategic alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Lee Jae-myung Poll (captured from Youtube)

Jan 26, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

The Great Poll Divide: Street Surveys Challenge Lee Jae-myung's Reported Approval Ratings Amid Economic Turmoil

Independent street surveys across South Korea show disapproval rates for President Lee Jae-myung ranging from 48% to 90% in various regions, contradicting official polls claiming 60% approval and raising allegations of systematic polling manipulation. Citizens cite economic failures including the Coupang controversy, currency instability, and small business collapse as key drivers of discontent, with activists pointing to phone-based polling methods as vulnerable to organized manipulation.

Coupang controversy (captured from TV Chosun)

Jan 26, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

US Tech Giants and Political Leaders Issue Stern Warnings to Lee Jae-myung Over Coupang and Human Rights Concerns

US tech leaders and investors, including Joe Lonsdale and David Sacks, have issued stern warnings to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung over his government's targeting of Coupang and imprisonment of Pastor Son Hyun-bo, with concerns that his policies favor Chinese competitors and threaten religious freedom. The escalating tensions could lead to trade sanctions and a major diplomatic rift between the US and South Korea as Trump administration officials view these issues as tests of Seoul's commitment to democratic values.

South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis (captured from Channel A)

Jan 25, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis: President Lee Jae-myung Faces International Criticism Over Church Crackdowns

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces international condemnation after calling religious political participation "armed rebellion" and proposing Japan-style dissolution measures for churches, with Pastor Son Hyun-bo detained since September 2025 and President Trump confronting Lee over "vicious raids on churches" during their August 2025 White House meeting. The crackdown has drawn comparisons to Chinese Communist Party tactics, with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and House Speaker Newt Gingrich warning the assault on religious liberty betrays South Korea's democratic principles.

Kospi News (captured from SUBUSUNEWS)

Jan 25, 2026 PM EST - Hannah

KOSPI 5,000 Breakthrough: Global AI Boom Drives Rally, Not Presidential Leadership

South Korea's KOSPI index broke 5,000 for the first time in January 2026, driven by Samsung and SK Hynix's AI chip dominance, but critics argue President Lee's government overstates its role as the broader economy contracts and youth unemployment reaches record levels.

Crazy Chinese Tourist (from 더우인)

Nov 12, 2025 PM EST - Hannah

Chinese Tourists in Military Uniforms March Through Seoul's Hangang Park: Public Outrage Explodes

Chinese tourists marched through Seoul's Hangang Park in military-style camouflage uniforms in a coordinated display that shocked South Koreans and sparked intense backlash, with critics calling the October 31 incident inappropriate and disrespectful in another country's public space.

HICO, Gyeongju — Gyeongju City News (KOGL Type I)

Oct 06, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Seoul-Washington Seal "Rough" Security Alignment; Tariff Text Still Pending Ahead of APEC

The governments of South Korea and the United States have reportedly reached a "rough" security agreement ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, signaling a strengthened defense partnership. Still, pivotal terms of South Korea's massive, multi-billion-dollar investment pledge, especially the push for a ceiling on U.S. tariffs, have yet to be finalized. The overall economic alignment between the two nations is deeply shadowed by this drawn-out uncertainty.

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