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S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korea presidential election

S. Korea presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election campaign

S. Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo of the People Power Party speaks at a campaign rally in Daegu, South Korea, on May 28, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election campaign

S. Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo of the People Power Party speaks at a campaign rally in Daegu, South Korea, on May 28, 2025.

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo (L) of the ruling conservative People Power Party casts an early vote at a polling station in Incheon, near Seoul, on May 29, 2025, ahead of the June 3 election.

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo (L) of the ruling conservative People Power Party casts an early vote at a polling station in Incheon, near Seoul, on May 29, 2025, ahead of the June 3 election.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, gestures during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, gestures during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, speaks during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, speaks during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo (C), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, is pictured at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, speaks at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo 1st R), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, shakes hands with a stall owner during a campaign at a market in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo R, front), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, is pictured at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R), the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, visits a market in Seoul while campaigning on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R), the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, visits a market in Seoul while campaigning on May 12, 2025.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo speaks during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo speaks during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R) celebrates during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo celebrates during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.