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18Dec

South Korea military brought live ammunition to parliament during martial law: Reports

SEOUL: Troops mobilised under the Dec 3 martial law decree brought with them thousands of rounds of live ammunition for their operations, reports revealed on Dec 17. The 707th Special Missions Group of the Army’s Special Warfare Command brought 3,960 live ammunition rounds, 1,980 blank rounds and 100 cartridges for stun guns when they were deployed...

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14Dec

South Korea looks to assuage tourists spooked by political chaos

SEOUL: South Korea is urging tourists to continue visiting the East Asian country, as also actively engaging with foreign governments regarding the safety of tour groups following political tensions triggered by a failed martial law attempt. "There is a slight concern that tourist arrivals may decline next year,” Culture Minister Yu In-Chon said in an interview...

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