South Korea

179 dead in worst airline disaster in South Korea

At least 127 dead in fiery South Korea airliner crash, two crew rescued

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crash-landed at Muan Airport, killing over 120 in South Korea's worst air disaster in decades. Investigations point to a bird strike or weather issues.

South Korea protest calls for resignation of president

In South Korea, thousands of protesters have gathered in the country's capital, Seoul, on Saturday to call for the immediate resignation of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korea's acting president faces impeachment as Yoon set for trial

South Korea faces a political crisis as acting President Han Duck-soo faces impeachment, following suspended President Yoon's controversial martial law attempt.

Yoon Suk Yeol ignores second summons in martial law probe

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has ignored a second summons over his martial law decree, sparking calls for his arrest.

Azerbaijan, South Korea explore bilateral and multilateral cooperation

Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov met with outgoing South Korean Ambassador Lee Eun Yong, reviewing bilateral cooperation and highlighting achievements in education, economy, and public services.

‘Iron Man’ exoskeleton helps Paraplegics to walk built by South Korean Institution

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's goal is to help people with paraplegics walk and live their daily lives.

Seoul alerts to North Korea’s military contributions to Russia

South Korea has detected North Korea’s plans to expand military support to Russia, including deploying troops and supplying advanced weapons like suicide drones, raising alarms over global security dynamics.

South Koreans Divided Over Presidential Impeachment

Seoul residents are divided after the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as a result of the second vote on Saturday night by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation.

South Korea Seeks Stability After Presidential Impeachment

South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved quickly on Sunday to reassure allies and stabilize markets, pledging continuity in governance and security following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration.

President of South Korea Impeached

Tensions high in South Korea as the National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. The controversy follows his attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, sparking public outrage and political turmoil. Simultaneously, there is another protest in his favor.

Impeachment vote set for South Korean President Yoon

A second impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was submitted to parliament today, following the failure of the first attempt on December 7.

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, citing his short-lived martial law imposition as a constitutional crisis.

South Korea impeaches key officials amid political tensions

South Korea’s parliament passed impeachment motions on Thursday against Justice Minister Pak Song Ce and National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ci-ho.

South Korean President Yoon vows to "fight to the end"

South Korean President Yoon vows to "fight to the end" as his party inches closer to backing impeachment over his martial law order and hacking claims.

South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis

South Korea’s hospitality sector faces challenges as political turmoil sparks travel cancellations, raising concerns about safety and tourism recovery.

South Korea faces political crisis as president investigated over martial law

South Korea’s political turmoil deepens as police raid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office over a martial law probe. With protests, senior arrests, and impeachment moves underway, questions grow about the nation’s leadership and its future stability.

South Korea approves special counsel to investigate President Yoon

South Korea’s parliament has approved a special counsel to investigate President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial declaration of martial law, a move that lasted only six hours but has triggered treason charges and a political crisis.

South Korea's President faces travel ban

South Korea’s Justice Ministry announced Monday that a travel ban has been placed on President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigations into his recent martial law declaration continue.

South Korea says Yoon still controls military as leadership crisis deepens

South Korea faces a political crisis as President Yoon Suk Yeol, under criminal investigation for martial law declaration, defies resignation calls. Military dissent and economic concerns escalate tensions.

Protests in South Korea Disrupt Daily Life Amid Political Unrest

South Korea is in turmoil as protests continue to disrupt daily life. Commuters face severe traffic jams, and the political unrest shows no signs of easing one week after botched attempt to declare martial law.

South Korean Prosecutors Detain Ex-Defense Chief Over Martial Law Case

Prosecutors in South Korea have detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun as part of an investigation into last week’s brief martial law imposition, deepening political turmoil in the country.

South Korea's President Faces Impeachment

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under immense pressure to resign after a failed attempt to impose martial law, sparking widespread outrage.

Currency markets on edge amid political turmoil, eye US jobs report

Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets considered the impact of a politically turbulent week that saw the collapse of France's government and the brief imposition of martial law in South Korea.