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 …
3 Asian Giants Japan, China and South Korea Unite Against US Tariffs, Pursue Bold Free Trade Pact
In a significant move to counter increasing trade pressures from the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea have decided to unite against rising tariffs imposed by the US. These three major …
Hegseth Reassures Asian Allies in Meetings in Tokyo and the Philippines but Skips South Korea
The trip was clearly intended to remove recurring questions on Taiwan, for which Congress last year approved the sale of $1 billion in arms and equipment.
South Korea Considers $6.8 Billion in Extra Government Spending
The Bank of Korea in February lowered its growth forecast for the country this year, cutting its base rate to support the sagging economy. It now expects South Korea’s gross domestic product to expand …
South Korea Considers $6.8 Billion in Extra Government Spending
The Bank of Korea in February lowered its growth forecast for the country this year, cutting its base rate to support the sagging economy. It now expects South Korea’s gross domestic product to expand …