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South Korea's National Assembly passes bill to ban all foreign aid, citing security concerns
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The 10th Legislative Term of the Republic of Korea passed a law on March 24 that prohibits any government from providing financial or material assistance abroad without explicit approval for national defense purposes and public safety reasons; this decision follows reports indicating President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration is preparing to implement it immediately.
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1Fourteen-year-old students from an elementary school are among those who were injured in this incident.
Developments
Mar 24, 14:15
[Segye] The president signed an executive order to establish a new presidential security force.
Perspectives
A new law will be passed to protect the rights of women, including provisions for child custody and divorce.
— [Segye]'The government is taking steps... but it remains unclear whether they are truly committed.'
— (Rss.donga.com, Newsis)...'It's a joke...' because the new law will not protect women if men do so.
— [Yna.co.kr]'49 people were killed in an accident... but it remains unclear whether they are truly committed.'
— (Yonhapnewstv.co.kr)