Thousands of protesters have gathered outside South Korea’s National Assembly in Seoul as MPs vote again on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol The opposition needs just eight members of Yoon’s …
South Korea MPs vote to impeach president after mass protests over martial law
Thousands of protesters are gathering outside South Korea’s National Assembly in Seoul as MPs prepare to vote again on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol at 16:00 local time (07:00 GMT) Yoon …
South Korea’s Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law bid
A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and …
Live Updates: South Korea’s President Impeached Over Martial Law Crisis
The opposition hopes to secure enough support from the ruling party to suspend President Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived martial law decree.
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
South Korea’s national police chief and top police officer for the capital, Seoul, were detained for their roles in enforcing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree last week.
South Korea’s Attempted Coup Can’t Be Swept Under the Rug
Yoon Suk Yoel escaped impeachment. But if dangerous actions go unpunished, it sends a terrible message. Days after announcing – and then rescinding – martial law in South Korea, the future is uncertain for President Yoon Suk Yeol.
North Korea Suddenly Starts Covering the Political Crisis in South Korea, Offering North Koreans Lessons in Democracy in Action
One has to ask whether North Koreans might be wondering about chances for demonstrating against their own leader, Kim Jong-un.
Controversial streamer Johnny Somali stranded in South Korea without source of income as trial gets pushed to March 2025
Streamer Ramsey Khalid aka Johnny Somali has been making headlines for the past few months because of his South Korea visit, where he landed in trouble for his disturbing behavior.
Net closing in on South Korea’s president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote
The news is moving so quickly in South Korea, the papers can no longer keep up. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock attempt to impose martial law last Tuesday night was so short-lived it failed to make the front page. By the time he despatched the troops …
Not enough access for the disabled; What South Korea teaches us about democracy | Letters
In 1990, George H. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act and promised handicapped people they would now have the same opportunities as able-bodied people. We cried, “Freedom at last!” — but 21 (now 34) years later we’re still waiting.