South Korea

South Korean imprisoned president's legal team requests recusal of 3 judges from impeachment case

South Korea’s top court to rule on acting President Choi’s judicial delay

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on Monday whether acting President Choi Sang-mok’s delay in appointing a judge was constitutional. The decision could impact the impeachment process of President Yoon Suk Yeol, adding further uncertainty to the country’s political crisis.

Fire breaks out on Air Busan Airbus at Gimhae Airport, investigations underway

Investigations are ongoing after a fire broke out on an Air Busan Airbus at Gimhae Airport as it prepared for departure to Hong Kong. All passengers and crew were evacuated, with seven sustaining minor injuries. The incident follows South Korea’s deadliest air disaster last month.

Duck remains found in engines of Jeju Air plane crash, South Korea investigates

South Korean authorities have released initial findings into the deadly Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people last month, but several key questions remain unanswered, including the cause of the plane's wheels-up landing and the failure of its black boxes.

South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree

Rival protests erupt in Seoul over impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention

Rival protests broke out in central Seoul on Saturday as thousands of supporters and opponents of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered to voice their views on his detention and impeachment, highlighting the deepening political divide in South Korea.

South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday

South Korea will release a preliminary report on the deadly Jeju Air crash on Monday, investigating factors like bird strikes and a concrete embankment that worsened the disaster. 179 people died in the December 29 incident.

South Korea moves to improve airport safety after Muan air disaster

South Korea is improving airport safety after the Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, which killed 179 people. Officials will remove a concrete embankment, adjust similar structures at other airports, and expand runway safety zones.

South Korea dismisses 4 military commanders over martial law declaration

South Korea dismissed four top military commanders over their role in impeached President Yoon's December martial law decree, with legal reviews ongoing.

South Korean court extends President Yoon's detention

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces extended detention over martial law probe, with court citing concerns of evidence tampering. He remains uncooperative with investigators.

17 people were arrested during a rally in support of the South Korean president

At least 17 people were arrested while attempting to enter the Western District Court in Seoul during a rally in support of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol. The protesters, demanding his release, climbed over the courthouse fence but were detained by authorities. A crowd of 12,000 gathered out

South Korea's President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court to contest his detention extension on insurrection charges tied to his martial law declaration.

South Korea's Constitutional Court holds second hearing in Yoon impeachment trial

South Korea's Constitutional Court held its second hearing today in President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial over his attempt to impose martial law last month.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon protest outside detention centre

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, protesting his arrest ahead of a crucial impeachment trial. Yoon, the first sitting president to be detained, faces a court ruling that could determine his political future.

Impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on insurrection charges following his controversial December 3 declaration of martial law, marking the first time in the country’s history that a sitting president has faced such action.

South Korea's impeached president forgoes 1st hearing of martial law trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skips trial over martial law bid; court proceedings and detention efforts continue amid allegations of treason and insurrection.

Impeachment trial of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol begins, president fails to appear

The impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol began today, but the president was absent from the Constitutional Court.

South Korea, Japan foreign ministers discuss regional security

South Korea and Japan’s foreign ministers met in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional security challenges.

Jeju Air 'black box' data missing from last 4 minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says

A Jeju Air crash at South Korea's Muan airport killed 179, with black box data missing. Investigators probe causes, pilot actions, and the embankment's role in the tragedy.

Security Chief warns of bloodshed in Yoon’s arrest

South Korea's political crisis deepens as President Yoon Suk Yeol's security chief warns of potential bloodshed over efforts to arrest the impeached leader, while Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces growing challenges in navigating the crisis and stabilizing the economy.

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit South Korea for security talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday, marking the first such trip in seven years, to strengthen bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the United States and address shared regional challenges.

Chief of South Korea’s Presidential Security Service steps down

South Korea’s Presidential Security Chief, Park Jong-jun, has resigned amid a police investigation, submitting his resignation to Acting President Choi Sang-mok, marking a notable shift in the country’s leadership.

Special Forces deployed as standoff with impeached South Korean president escalates

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has barricaded himself in his Seoul residence for a fifth day as authorities seek his arrest on insurrection charges. Amid rising protests and tensions, the standoff follows Yoon's controversial martial law decree and subsequent impeachment.

Samsung Electronics misses Q4 profit estimates, lagging behind SK Hynix in high-end chip supply to Nvidia

Samsung Electronics, the global leader in memory chips, smartphones, and televisions, has released its fourth-quarter operating profit estimate, revealing a significant shortfall compared to analyst expectations. The South Korean tech giant reported an estimated operating profit of 6.5 trillion won.