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...
Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits South Korea Amid Political Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul late Sunday evening, initiating a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at navigating the political turmoil engulfing South Korea. His visit underscores the Biden administration's commitment to maintaining robust alliances in the Asia-Pacific...
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 Faces Political Crossroads as Impeachment Vote Looms Over President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea Faces Political Crossroads as Impeachment Vote Looms Over President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's political landscape teeters on the edge of unprecedented change as opposition lawmakers, led by Democratic Party head Lee Jae-myung, prepare to cast their votes on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. The accusations center on Yoon’s controversial...
South Korea opposition leader Lee Lee Jae-myung

South Korea on Edge: Opposition Leader Calls for President Yoon’s Impeachment Amid Constitutional Crisis

South Korea’s political landscape was thrown into turmoil on Friday as opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The bold declaration came a day ahead of a highly anticipated parliamentary...
Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea Imposes Unprecedented Travel Ban on President Yoon Amid Political Crisis

South Korea is witnessing an unprecedented political crisis as its Justice Ministry imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday. The ban marks the first time in the nation's history that such restrictions have been placed...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Stocks Decline Amid Caution Over US Jobs Data and Global Volatility

Asian stocks mirrored a drop on Wall Street as caution dominated the markets ahead of pivotal US jobs data. This data is expected to offer key insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory. A regional equities benchmark slipped 0.2%,...
Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Political Turmoil After Failed Martial Law Attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s political future hangs by a thread after his controversial attempt to impose martial law sparked widespread protests and condemnation. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Seoul, calling for his resignation, but...
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