January 10, 2026 – South Korea Headlines

1尹 입도 못 뗐다, 구형 13일로… 지귀연 판사 “새벽 변론 힘들다”

Story gist: Judge Ji Gwi-yeon postponed the prosecution’s sentencing demand against President Yoon Suk-yeol to December 13, stating dawn arguments are difficult. Yoon did not speak during the hearing.
Left
민주당 의원들 “침대재판” “법·정의 우롱”···윤석열 구형 연기 거세게 비판
— 경향신문
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Center
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— KBS 뉴스
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Right
尹 입도 못 뗐다, 구형 13일로… 지귀연 판사 “새벽 변론 힘들다”
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Kyunghyang focuses on Democratic Party lawmakers’ harsh criticism, calling the delay a ‘bed trial’ that mocks law and justice, with outraged tone emphasizing scandal. Center KBS offers neutral headline without emphasis or opinion. Right-leaning Chosun highlights Yoon’s silence and judge’s practical rationale against dawn sessions, framing delay as reasonable; center perspective is minimally present.

2‘공천헌금 의혹’ 김경, 월요일 오전 귀국한다

Story gist: Kim Kyung, facing nomination fee allegations, is scheduled to return to South Korea on Monday morning. He submitted a statement to police claiming he gave 100 million won to Rep. Kang Sun-woo’s side and later received it back.
Left
‘공천헌금 의혹’ 김경, 월요일 오전 귀국한다
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Center
No major center-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Right
“강선우측에 1억 줬다가 받아” 김경, 경찰에 ‘공천헌금 자술서’
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Hankyoreh frames the story neutrally as Kim Kyung’s return amid ‘nomination fee suspicions.’ Right-leaning Chosun Ilbo emphasizes his police statement detailing a 100 million won payment to Rep. Kang Sun-woo’s (Democratic Party) side and its return, implying scandal on the left. No center-leaning coverage; neutral perspective absent.

3‘채 상병 수사 외압’ 맞선 박정훈, ‘별’ 달았다…준장 진급

Story gist: Republic of Korea Marine Corps Colonel Park Jeong-hoon was promoted to brigadier general. He opposed external pressure during the investigation into Marine Corporal Chae’s death and is the first from the Marine military police branch to receive a star.
Left
‘채 상병 수사 외압’ 맞선 박정훈, ‘별’ 달았다…준장 진급
— 한겨레
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Center
박정훈 대령, 해병 군사경찰 병과 최초 ‘별’…비육사 장성 진급 ‘최다’
— KBS 뉴스
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Right
‘해병 순직 사건 외압 폭로’ 박정훈 대령, 준장 진급
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (Hankyoreh) frame the promotion as reward for opposing ‘external pressure’ in the Chae investigation, with heroic tone. Right-leaning (Chosun Ilbo) emphasize ‘exposure of pressure’ in the ‘Marine martyr incident,’ portraying positively. Center (KBS) omits controversy, focusing neutrally on first star in military police branch and most non-KMA promotions.

4주말 ‘폭설·추위’ 조심!…최대 15cm 눈 폭탄에 일요일 영하권

Story gist: South Korea faces heavy snow up to 15 cm and sub-zero temperatures over the weekend. Snow targets Gangwon on Saturday and Honam on Sunday.
Left
주말 ‘폭설·추위’ 조심!…최대 15cm 눈 폭탄에 일요일 영하권
— 한겨레
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Center
[라인W 날씨] 주말 전국 곳곳에 강한 눈…강풍 주의
— v.daum.net
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Right
오늘은 강원, 내일은 호남 ‘눈폭탄’
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Hankyoreh frames with urgent ‘be careful’ warning, stressing nationwide ‘snow bomb’ and Sunday cold. Center Daum emphasizes strong snow nationwide plus strong wind caution. Right-leaning Chosun Ilbo highlights precise regional sequence: Gangwon today, Honam tomorrow ‘snow bomb’. Left uses alarmist tone, center adds winds, right prioritizes location specifics; no major omissions.

5이란, 반정부 시위 격화에 ‘인터넷 전면 차단’···‘망명’ 팔레비 왕세자는 참여 독려

Story gist: Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout amid escalating anti-government protests. Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged participation in the demonstrations. Iranian judiciary reported over 60 deaths and threatened death penalties for rioters.
Left
이란, 반정부 시위 격화에 ‘인터넷 전면 차단’···‘망명’ 팔레비 왕세자는 참여 독려
— 경향신문
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Center
이란 시위 사망자 60명 넘겨‥사법당국 “폭도는 사형” 엄포
— v.daum.net
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Kyunghyang emphasize Iran’s full internet cutoff during intensified protests and exiled Pahlavi prince’s participation call, highlighting suppression. Center sources focus on over 60 deaths alongside judiciary threats of death for ‘rioters,’ noting casualties and official response. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting pro-regime or protester-skeptical views.