Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Arrest Warrant Over Martial Law Allegations

The political turbulence gripping South Korea, the Seoul Central District Court early Thursday issued a detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, a once-powerful figure now facing a cascade of criminal charges. The warrant, granted at the request of independent...
Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

North Korean Defector Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ: Rare Land Escape Stirs Tensions and Reflection in Seoul

In a rare and risky crossing that underscores both the desperation of life under the North Korean regime and the persistent geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, a North Korean national was apprehended by South Korean forces on Thursday (July...
Lee Jae-myung

Who Is Lee Jae-myung? A Look at South Korea’s New President and His Rise From Poverty to Power

In a victory that marks both a personal triumph and a profound moment in South Korea’s political history, Lee Jae-myung has been elected President, bringing with him a backstory that echoes the journey of an entire nation. From an impoverished...
US Troop South Korea

US Troop Withdrawal Rumors: South Korea Rejects U.S. Pullout Speculations, Emphasizes Need for Continued Military Cooperation

The Korean Peninsula is experiencing heightened strategic uncertainty following reports of a potential U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea and a significant naval mishap in North Korea. These developments underscore the fragile security dynamics in the region. On Friday, South...
Demilitarized zone (DMZ), region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea.

Unseen Neighbors: The Persistent Struggles of North Korean Refugees in South Korea

Every year, dozens of North Korean escapees risk their lives to cross through China and other Southeast Asian countries before finally arriving in South Korea. Unlike refugees from elsewhere, they are granted automatic citizenship under the South Korean constitution, which...
Jeju Air Flight 2216

Chaos in the Cockpit: How Jeju Air Flight 2216’s Final Minutes Turned Deadly

The changing decisions, engine failure, and a fatal concrete wall — Inside South Korea’s worst air disaster in decades. When Jeju Air Flight 2216 took off from Bangkok in the early hours of December 29, 2024, there was nothing to...
South Korea on Edge as Constitutional Court Prepares Verdict

South Korea on Edge as Constitutional Court Prepares Verdict on Impeached President

South Korea continue to mount as the nation’s Constitutional Court deliberates on the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Amid growing unrest, opposition lawmakers are demanding heightened security after one of their members was struck by an egg outside...
Yoon Suk Yeol - Kim Keon Hee

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Overturns Prosecutors’ Impeachment Ahead of failing to indict first lady

South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday unanimously rejected the impeachment of three prosecutors accused of failing to indict First Lady Kim Keon Hee in a stock manipulation case. The court also dismissed an impeachment motion against the chief state auditor,...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection Following Martial Law Incident

South Korean prosecutors indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection, following his controversial six-hour imposition of martial law on December 3. The move comes as anti-corruption investigators intensify their probe into the incident, which...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: South Korea to Overhaul Airport Safety Infrastructure Following Devastating Muan Plane Crash

 South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
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