People cross a zebra crossing in a business district in central Seoul, South Korea

South Korea’s Birthrate Sees First Uptick in Nine Years Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound in Marriages

South Korea's birthrate is set to rise in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, driven by a rebound in marriages that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The development offers a glimmer of hope for...
Police officers check visitors at the main gate of the Constitutional Court in Seoul

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to Appear in Constitutional Court

South Korea’s political landscape faces a pivotal moment as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his first appearance at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. The proceedings will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office following...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Political Turmoil in South Korea: Uncertainty Surrounds Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Amid Arrest Drama

A prolonged period of political uncertainty continues to grip South Korea as the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance. The botched attempt to arrest him has not only emboldened his supporters but also rekindled support...
South Korea Transport Minister, Park Sang-woo

South Korea’s Transport Minister Resigns Over Deadly Jeju Air Crash

South Korea’s Transport Minister, Park Sang-woo, announced his intention to resign on Tuesday, January 7, taking responsibility for the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216. The fatal accident, which occurred on December 29, has cast a somber shadow over...
South Korea anti-corruption agency

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Evades Arrest as Deadline Looms

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared poised to evade arrest ahead of a critical Monday night deadline, as anti-graft investigators scrambled to extend a warrant that was set to expire at midnight. The embattled former prosecutor has steadfastly...
Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Highlights Need for Stronger Trilateral Cooperation After North Korean Missile Test

On the Korean Peninsula, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, coinciding with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul. The launch, which sent the missile flying over 1,100 kilometers east before it splashed down...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Amid swirling snowflakes and biting cold, thousands of South Koreans gathered in Seoul on Sunday, January 5, to express their support or opposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces mounting legal troubles after a failed attempt to declare martial...
South Korea Martial Law

South Korea in Turmoil: President Yoon Impeached Over Martial Law Decree Amid Rising Tensions with North Korea

South Korea finds itself grappling with political instability as its parliament voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations of insurrection tied to his controversial martial law declaration earlier this month. As tensions mount, both domestically and...
South Korea Martial Law

Yoon Suk Yeol Declares and Retracts Martial Law Amid National and Global Shock

South Korea experienced a seismic political event on December 3 when President Yoon Suk Yeol made an unprecedented declaration of martial law. The move sent shockwaves domestically and reverberated through international diplomatic circles, raising questions about the nation's democratic stability....
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Unprecedented Challenges Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who briefly declared martial law on Tuesday, December 3, faces mounting criticism and political instability in a turbulent presidency defined by controversy, dwindling public support, and fraught governance. The declaration, citing “anti-state forces” and...
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