• Focus on Headline 01/17/2025

  • Jan 20 2025
  • Length: 39 mins
  • Podcast

Focus on Headline 01/17/2025

  • Summary

  • 1.The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday rejected a petition challenging impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention in the ongoing investigation into his botched martial law bid. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials said Friday it is "highly likely" to file for a warrant to formally detain Yoon.

    2.In its monthly economic report, the Green Book, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said the South Korean economy faces "increasing downward pressure" due to heightened uncertainties both at home and abroad, leading to weakened economic sentiment and a slowdown in employment.

    3.The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed Friday that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said he expects the ceasefire to start on Sunday.

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