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2024 - 7 - 18

Former CIA Analyst's Alleged Spy Activities for South Korea Stir Controversy

CIA - Espionage - International relations - Same-sex couples - South Korea - Supreme Court ruling

Former CIA analyst accused of spying and receiving luxury gifts from South Korea sparks discussion on espionage and same-sex rights in the region.

Former CIA analyst, Sue Mi Terry, has been charged with espionage for allegedly acting as a secret agent for South Korea. The indictment claims she received luxury goods and gifts from South Korean intelligence officers in exchange for undisclosed information. This revelation has stirred controversy and raised concerns about the infiltration of foreign influences in American intelligence circles.

In a separate development, South Korea's Supreme Court made a historic ruling affirming the rights of same-sex couples to receive equal benefits. This decision marks a significant step towards equality and inclusivity in the country, despite ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

The case of Sue Mi Terry sheds light on the complex web of international relations and the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal. As the investigation unfolds, it underscores the delicate balance of power dynamics in the realm of intelligence gathering and diplomacy.

In a parallel narrative, Japan's top general praised the strengthening military ties between Japan and South Korea, highlighting the importance of mutual cooperation in regional security. This alliance signifies a strategic partnership that seeks to maintain peace and stability in East Asia, amidst evolving geopolitical tensions.

Interesting Fact: South Korea's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex rights is a groundbreaking milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality in the country. It sets a precedent for further legal recognition and societal acceptance of diverse relationships.

Fun Fact: Sue Mi Terry's alleged involvement in espionage for South Korea exposes the intricate world of international espionage and the real-life drama that unfolds behind closed doors.

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Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South ... (ABC News)

A woman speaking. Sue Mi Terry was accused of receiving luxury goods and other gifts from South Korean intelligence officers. (Reuters: Lucas Jackson).

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South Korea: Supreme Court ruling a historic victory for same-sex ... (Amnesty International)

In response to today's South Korean Supreme Court decision dismissing a government appeal and affirming that same-sex couples are entitled to the same ...

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Ex-CIA analyst charged with spying for South Korea (BBC News)

A New York grand jury has indicted a former US Central Intelligence Agency analyst on charges of acting as a spy for the South Korean government in exchange ...

Former CIA analyst is arrested over ties with South Korea (NPR)

A former CIA analyst and prominent expert on East Asia has been arrested on federal charges. She is accused of acting as an undeclared agent of the South ...

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South Korea's top court upholds landmark ruling over same-sex ... (Reuters)

South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, in a move ...

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Former CIA analyst charged with being South Korea's 'secret agent' (Aljazeera.com)

Indictment says Sue Mi Terry received luxury handbags and dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants in exchange.

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Former White House employee, CIA analyst accused of spying for ... (USA TODAY)

Sue Mi Terry, a 54-year-old former senior White House employee and CIA analyst, is accused of spying for South Korea in exchange for luxury goods.

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Former White House official accused of acting as South Korea agent ... (NBC News)

Sue Mi Terry advocated South Korean policy positions and disclosed nonpublic U.S. government information to South Korean intelligence officers, according to ...

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South Korea court recognises rights of same-sex couples (FRANCE 24)

South Korea's Supreme Court recognised new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a ...

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Japan's top general lauds closer South Korea military ties as mutual ... (CNN)

Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces Joint Staff, holds a news conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on April 20, 2023. Kyodo ...

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Landmark ruling: South Korea grants same-sex spouses state benefits (Times of India)

Rest of World News: South Korea's Supreme Court has accorded new rights to same-sex couples, ruling on Thursday that gay partners must receive state health ...

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S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples (Aljazeera.com)

Activists welcome ruling but systemic discrimination persists in country where gay marriage is not legally recognised.

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South Korea Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Ruling on Gay ... (TIME)

The decision—in favor of a gay couple seeking spousal coverage for national health insurance benefits—might pave the way for recognizing same-sex marriage ...

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South Korea monsoon rains spur evacuations, disrupt flights (CNA)

SEOUL: South Korea ordered people living near rivers in its central region to evacuate homes on Thursday (Jul 18) as heavy monsoon showers dumped more than ...

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South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples (Voice of America)

The Supreme Court said it ruled that the state health insurance agency's refusal to provide spousal insurance coverage for gay couples was an act of ...

Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across northwestern South ... (Crisis24)

Heavy rainfall over the recent days has resulted in flooding and landslides. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for residents in Eungye-dong, Osan Five ...

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South Korea court says same-sex couple should get spousal ... (Kyodo News Plus)

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a same-sex couple should have the same right to spousal coverage under the state health insurance program as ...

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South Korea's top court recognises same-sex couple rights (Otago Daily Times)

South Korea's supreme court has upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, in a move hailed as a ...

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South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples (NPR)

In a landmark ruling, the court said same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples.

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Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South ... (KCRA Sacramento)

A former CIA employee and senior official at the National Security Council has been charged with serving as a secret agent for South Korea's intelligence ...

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As Many South Koreans Shun Marriage, Two Women Try to ... (The New York Times)

Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana, who are single and live together, say South Korea's laws should reflect the alternative unions that many of its people have ...

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Ex-CIA analyst accused of working for South Korea for luxury ... (CNA)

NEW YORK: US prosecutors have indicted a former CIA analyst and White House official on charges she worked as an agent of the South Korean government in ...

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North Korea launches balloons likely carrying trash toward South ... (Voice of America)

North Korea has floated more than 2000 balloons carrying wastepaper, scraps of cloth, cigarette butts and manure toward South Korea.

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South Korea conducts loudspeaker broadcasts at North Korea (Reuters)

South Korea's military said on Friday it had conducted a loudspeaker broadcast campaign directed at North Korea overnight in response to the launch of ...

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South Korea says it has restarted propaganda broadcasts across ... (ABC News)

South Korea says it has restarted propaganda broadcasts across border to retaliate against the North's balloon launches.

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South Korea restarts propaganda broadcasts across border (The Associated Press)

South Korea says it has restarted anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts across the border in response to North Korea's resumption of trash-carrying balloon ...

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Instant ramen and influencers: Inside the world of South Korean ... (CNN)

A man walks past a GS25 convenience store in Seoul on August 18, 2023. Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images. Seoul, South Korea ...

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Japan, U.S., South Korea top uniformed officers vow to boost ... (Kyodo News Plus)

The top uniformed officers of Japan, the United States and South Korea pledge to keep boosting trilateral cooperation to achieve regional and global peace ...

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South Korea restarts propaganda broadcasts across border in ... (Stuff.co.nz)

It's to retaliate against the North's latest round of trash-carrying balloon launches.

South Korea Resumes Propaganda Broadcasts Aimed At North (Barron's)

The South Korean military on Friday said it had restarted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts directed at North Korea in response to Pyongyang sending ...

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On North Korea's tense border, Swiss and Swedes keep a fragile ... (Aljazeera.com)

Peacekeepers at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas say their job is getting more complex amid evolving threats.

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Japan, U.S., South Korea must face lingering issues from Camp David (Nikkei Asia)

TOKYO -- Nearly one year has passed since the leaders of Japan, the U.S. and South Korea released a historic joint statement following their summit at.

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South Korea: Supreme Court ruling a historic victory for same-sex ... (Amnesty International)

Amnesty has responded to today's South Korean Supreme Court decision dismissing a government appeal and affirming that same-sex couples are entitled to the ...

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