Authorities in South Korea are bracing for tens of thousands of protesters in central Seoul as the Constitutional Court deliberates President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate, with 14,000 police deployed, drones banned, and businesses closed. Protests are set to begin ahead of the court’s decision on Yoon’s removal from office, following his impeachment and detention on insurrection charges, raising fears of clashes between supporters and opponents. A fortresslike environment has been created around the court to prevent confrontations, with the interim leader urging calm and respect for the ruling while warning against violence.
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OCBC says it will not make further offers for Great Eastern even if delisting proposal fails
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced it will not pursue another offer to acquire the remaining shares of Great Eastern if shareholders reject the delisting proposal on July 8. OCBC, which currently owns 93.72% of Great Eastern, plans to maintain its non-voting shares to restore free float and trading if the delisting does not proceed. Need More Context? 🔎
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