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Shocking week for South Korea with people appalled and president facing uncertain future

Sky News Friday, 6 December 2024
Shocking week for South Korea with people appalled and president facing uncertain futureOn the streets of South Korea's capital Seoul, people are still stunned and they sound incredulous.
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