Yoon Suk Yeol

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.

5 December, 2024

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.

4 December, 2024

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.

4 December, 2024

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.

12 April, 2024

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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.

11 April, 2024