insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency. Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more. todayDecember 17, 2024 9
insert_link World South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment South Korea's constitutional court kicked off proceedings on Monday over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday. Laura Westbrook reports. todayDecember 16, 2024 12
insert_link World Korea defense minister resigns over martial law fiasco South Korea’s defense minister is resigning following the president's failed attempt at imposing martial law on Tuesday. There are also sustained calls for leader Yoon Suk Yeol to step down as he faces impeachment over the fiasco. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 5, 2024 17
insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment There are growing calls for South Korea's president to be impeached after he declared martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the order - which was voted down by MPs - less than two hours after he made it. Warwick Morris is a former British ambassador in Seoul - he says events have been hard to believe. todayDecember 4, 2024 11
insert_link World US expresses concern over South Korea The United States has expressed confidence that the political dispute in South Korea is resolved peacefully and within the rule of law. This follows President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, citing security concerns over North Korea. However, South Korean lawmakers voted to block the president's power after protests outside Parliament. From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 4, 2024 26
insert_link World South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to reform state after election loss South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is vowing to reform state affairs following his party’s crushing parliamentary election defeat on Wednesday. The ruling PPP’s loss to the opposition Democratic Party is seen as a major blow to Yoon’s administration. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 12, 2024 13
insert_link Uncategorized Opposition achieves landslide win in S Korea election Leaders of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party are stepping down following a massive defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday. The opposition Democratic Party won 185 of 300 contested seats in what experts say is a blow to the administration of president Yoon Suk Yeol. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 11, 2024 19
insert_link World South Korean President considers Cabinet reshuffle South Korea’s president may shake up his Cabinet as early as Monday according to reports. It comes as his approval ratings drop to just over 37 percent. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 4, 2023 20
insert_link World King Charles deploys K-pop at South Korea state banquet King Charles used the grandeur of a Buckingham Palace state banquet to throw in some unexpected references to Korean popular culture. K-pop stars Blackpink and BTS (I know Yannika is gonna love this) were name-checked by the King as he welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the first day of his state visit. todayNovember 23, 2023 24