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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to face second impeachment vote tomorrow
A week after a first attempt to remove Yoon for the martial law debacle foundered, the National Assembly will vote Saturday around 4:00 pm
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 03:06 AM IST
AFP |
South Korean opposition parties submit a new motion to impeach President Yoon
Yoon’s short-lived martial law declaration on December 3 has triggered political chaos and large protests calling for his ouster.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 02:25 PM IST
AP |
South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls after declaring martial law, which he defends as necessary.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST
AP |
S Korea minister, who recommended martial law, attempts suicide using underwear
South Korea's ex-defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, President Yoon Suk Yeol and others are under investigation over a failed martial law attempt.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 03:35 PM IST
South Korean Police raids presidential office over martial law: Report
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is under criminal investigation on insurrection charges related to his brief imposition of martial law
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 10:16 AM IST
South Korea’s police chief and Seoul's top officer held over martial law
South Korea: Police said National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji Ho and Kim Bong-sik, head of metropolitan police agency of Seoul, were being held.
Published on Dec 11, 2024 07:17 AM IST
AP |
South Korean President Yoon barred from leaving the country, remains in power
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for the “anxiety and inconvenience” caused to the South Korean people but stopped short of resignation.
Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:02 PM IST
Song Jae-rim's last film Crypto Man to release next year: Check details
Song Jae-rim plays Yang Do Hyun in Crypto Man. In the film he will be seen as a self-proclaimed business genius who develops a virtual currency.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 02:43 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
South Korea orders travel ban on President Yoon amid martial law probe
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol now faces an overseas travel ban as police investigate rebellion charges related to his recent martial law declaration
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 11:31 AM IST
South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers
SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS-MILITARY:South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers
Published on Dec 09, 2024 06:39 AM IST
Reuters |
K-Drama not over: South Korea's Yoon faces investigation over martial law
The former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun has also been arrested in connection with the declaration.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 04:23 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh
S Korea martial law: Ex-defence min held after Prez Yoon survives impeachment
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Wednesday, accusing the opposition of threatening the country's democracy and national stability.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:19 AM IST
South Korea President survives 1st impeachment bid, but K-drama far from over
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion on Saturday that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:47 PM IST
South Korean parliament rejects special investigation bill against First Lady
The opposition had introduced the bill into parliament concerning allegations of poll result and stock price manipulation
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:37 PM IST
Who is South Korea's first lady and what are the charges against her?
During her husband's tenure as president, she has been embroiled in several controversies, and been at the centre of investigations by national agencies
Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:07 PM IST
South Korean protesters urge lawmakers to be part of impeachment vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment as parliament votes amid unrest following his controversial martial law attempt. M
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:15 PM IST
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for martial law attempt
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea apologised for attempting martial law, promising to accept any legal repercussions.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:46 AM IST
‘Continue to maintain close watch’: India on unrest in South Korea
The ministry of external affairs expressed hope for stability in South Korea while ensuring the safety of Indian nationals remains a priority.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 10:06 PM IST
Key ally of South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol calls for suspension of his powers
PPP chairman Han Dong-hun suggests a reconsideration of the party's stance on President Yoon's impeachment following his declaration of martial law.
Published on Dec 06, 2024 09:22 AM IST
US defense secretary scraps South Korea trip after martial law attempt
Lloyd Austin cancels trip to South Korea following President Yoon's failed martial law attempt, which sparked public outrage and international concern.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 12:40 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava
South Korea police investigate President Yoon Suk Yeol amid martial law crisis
South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol for potential insurrection following his martial law declaration, which led to political turmoil.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 10:33 AM IST
South Korea: Impeachment looms for PresidentYoon as parliament ousts 4 officials
South Korea's parliament impeaches 4 officials as a vote on impeaching Yoon over his martial law declaration looms.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 11:10 AM IST
AP |
US stocks surge on rate cut hopes ignoring France, South Korea political crises
Negative job growth estimations led to positive Fed rate cut expectations and record high US stocks, ignoring political turmoil in France and South Korea
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Martial law in South Korea—and then not. What comes next?
A rash, unexpected move by Yoon Suk Yeol, the president, tests South Korean democracy
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
South Korea's Yoon replaces defence minister amid looming impeachment vote
South Korea: The main opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach President Yoon on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 07:50 AM IST
AP |
South Korea leader jumps parliament wall during martial law vote, livestreams it
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung climbed the parliament fence to oppose the martial law declaration.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:35 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment after martial law imposed, rescinded in 6 hrs
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law late on Tuesday attempted to ban political activity and censor the media in South Korea
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:23 PM IST
REUTERS
In South Korea, the dance of democracy
The ‘emergency martial law’ was also a moment of great vulnerability for the nation, and a reminder of the fragility of democracy.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:15 PM IST
HT Editorial
Man asks South Korean coworker about martial law implementation, gets this reply
“Can’t be realer than this," an X user wrote while reacting to a post about a man's South Korean coworker's reaction to martial law implementation.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 04:35 PM IST
What we know about South Korea's short-lived martial law
Following a controversial martial law declaration, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment moves from opposition parties.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 01:19 PM IST
AP |