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Massive rallies across South Korea ahead of key ruling on impeachment of Yoon

South Korea’s Air Force chief apologizes for bombing accident that injured 29 people

South Korea’s Air Force chief, Lee Young-su, publicly apologized for a bombing accident last week in Pocheon, which injured 29 people. The incident occurred when fighter jets mistakenly dropped bombs on a civilian area.

South Korea to discuss shipbuilding, energy ties with U.S.

South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok said Monday the government will seek consultations with the U.S. on shipbuilding and energy cooperation, as economic ties remain a priority.

South Korea’s President Yoon released as trials continue after arrest warrant quashed

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday following a court decision that canceled his arrest warrant on insurrection charges.

South Korea offers to freeze medical student numbers to resolve 13-month dispute

In a bid to end a 13-month dispute that has seen thousands of trainee doctors walk off the job and medical students boycotting classes, South Korea’s education ministry announced on Friday that it will freeze the number of new medical students at approximately 3,000 per year.

South Korea court paves way for President Yoon’s release amid legal challenges

A South Korean court on Friday cancelled the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, potentially paving the way for his release from jail as he faces trial on insurrection charges related to a brief imposition of martial law.

South Korea court cancels President Yoon's arrest warrant

South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15

15 people were injured in South Korea after Air Force bombs mistakenly landed in a civilian area during joint military drills in Pocheon. The accident damaged homes and a church, sparking renewed safety concerns. The U.S.- South Korea Freedom Shield exercise begins Monday.

US aircraft carrier enters South Korean port as show of force

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday as a show of force, South Korea's navy said.

South Korea requests US exclude Seoul from new tariff plan

South Korea presses U.S. for tariff exemptions amid new trade measures

South Korea’s industry minister, Ahn Duk-geun, requested a tariff exemption in talks with U.S. officials in Washington, as the Biden administration prepares to impose new trade measures, Seoul's industry ministry said on Saturday.

North Korea deploys additional troops to Russia, reports Cite South Korean Intelligence

South Korean media, citing the National Intelligence Service (NIS), reported on Thursday that North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia.

South Korea's Birthrate Rises for First Time in Nine Years

South Korea’s birthrate has seen its first increase in nearly a decade, a positive sign amid the country’s demographic crisis. The rise, attributed to a boost in marriages and new government policies, brings hope for reversing South Korea’s declining birth rate.

At least four dead in highway overpass collapse in South Korea

Sections of an elevated highway under construction collapsed on Tuesday in Cheonan, South Korea.

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces final hearing in impeachment trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will give a closing statement on Tuesday in a Constitutional Court trial reviewing his impeachment for declaring martial law. If upheld, he could be removed from office less than three years into his term, with a new election required within 60 days.

49 South Korean schools to shut down due to population decline

South Korea and U.S. hold air drill using B-B1 bomber

South Korea and the U.S. conducted a joint air drill with a B-1B bomber, while North Korea criticized the U.S.-Australia nuclear deal.

South Korea accuses DeepSeek of transferring data to third party

South Korea has accused the China-based AI startup DeepSeek of sending its user data to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sparking a data privacy investigation amid growing concerns over the startup’s practices.

Six killed in resort construction site fire in Busan

Six people have died in a fire at a resort construction site in Busan, South Korea, with around 100 individuals evacuated and seven injured. Authorities fear more casualties, while Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered all available resources to contain the blaze.

North Korea denounces arrival of US submarine at Busan base

North Korea's defense ministry condemned on Tuesday the recent arrival of a U.S. submarine in South Korea, stating that its military forces are prepared to take any necessary action. "We will not back down an inch from our confrontation with this tyrannical enemy," ministry stated.

Yoon’s impeachment sparks massive protests in Seoul

Protests intensify in Seoul as South Koreans rally for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, ahead of crucial final hea rings to decide his political future.

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon attends Constitutional Court hearing

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Constitutional Court on Thursday for the sixth hearing in his impeachment case. The court will decide whether to permanently remove him from office or reinstate him.

South Korean President Yoon faces trial over martial law decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law in December, as a top military commander testified in court on Tuesday. The Constitutional Court is reviewing Yoon’s impeachment, which could permanently remove him from office.

Elon Musk’s father arranges call between Musk and South African president

Errol Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, facilitated a call between his son and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday after Trump accused South Africa of land seizures and threatened to cut $400 million in U.S. aid.