SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol, a brash ex-prosecutor who came to power by repeatedly defying setbacks and taking gambles, ultimately fell victim to political recklessness …
North Korea media reports on South Korea’s court ruling to oust impeached president -KCNA
North Korea media reported on South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruling to oust the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-Yeol, state media KCNA said on Saturday. South Korea’s Constitutional Court …
Jubilation and despair as South Korea president removed from office
The constitutional court unanimously voted to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, paving the way for a snap election within 60 days.
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariffs on galvanised steel from China, South Korea
Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 37.13% on some galvanised steel products originating from China, and up to 15.67% for some products from South Korea, showed a trade ministry …
Opposition Chief Leads Candidates Eyeing South Korean Presidency
The race for South Korea’s next president has kicked off after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, permanently removing him from office. A handful of candidates will jostle …
Explainer-What happens next after South Korea removes President Yoon
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his stunning declaration of martial law in a case that ignited the worst political crisis in decades and …
Tariffs shock: South Korea braces for economic impact
The acting president of South Korea, Han Duck Soo, has directed the government to prepare comprehensive actions in response to the 25% tariffs on imports from Korea announced by Donald Trump. Experts …
Chaos escalates as deadly blaze spreads in southeastern region
Death toll rises to 24; acting president calls wildfire worst in South Korean history Wildfires continued to rage across southeastern South Korea on Wednesday, as residents grappled with a rising …
South Korea court clears opposition leader in election law violation case
In addition to the election law violation case, he also faces several other trials on matters ranging from bribery to charges mostly linked to a $1bn property development scandal. In South Korea …
South Korea financial watchdog chief offers to resign after veto on shareholder interests
The head of South Korea’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday he had offered to resign, a day after the acting president vetoed a revised Commercial Act that would broadened the duty of corporate …