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Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea

Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend

South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the opening session of the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol within minutes on Tuesday, after the embattled leader did not attend court.

BBC · 6h

S Korea begins impeachment trial against suspended president

South Korea's Constitutional Court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his shock martial law attempt last

CNN · 1d

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

South Korea looks set for a dramatic political showdown this week as impeachment proceedings kick off against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, who remains holed up in his fortified residence evading arrest for a separate criminal investigation.

Irish Examiner on MSN · 1h

Top aide of impeached South Korean president urges end to detention efforts

The top aide of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pleaded with law enforcement agencies on Tuesday to abandon their efforts to detain

The Hill · 1d

Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first day of his impeachment trial this week, according to his lawyer, who cited concerns for the suspended president’s safety. “As

S. Korea, Japan to mark 60 years of ties

Inquirer on MSN · 31s

S. Korea, Japan to mark 60 years of ties despite political crisis

The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan on Monday pledged to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalization this year, building on renewed momentum in their relationship despite the ongoing political upheaval and a potential leadership change in South Korea.

Hosted on MSN · 19m

Is China exploiting South Korea's political crisis?

In spite of a bilateral agreement banning development, China has placed a large structure in an area of the West Sea that South Korea says is its territory.China has installed a large floating structure in waters that it disputes with South Korea,

Reuters · 1d

South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil

Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations in the face of increasing security challenges in the region and political tumult in the host nation.

North Korea Launches Missiles

NBC News · 10h

300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says

Separately, Ukraine revealed more details about the first two North Korean soldiers it has captured alive and said it was willing to exchange them for Ukrainians held in Russia.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says

South Korea’s military says North Korea has test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters in its second launch event of 2025.

UPI News on MSN · 4h

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump's return to White House

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, in a provocation just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

16h

With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for ...

23hon MSN

Critical data missing from black boxes in Jeju Air crash in South Korea

A former transport ministry accident investigator said the discovery suggests all power, including backup, may have been cut, ...

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North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia

After a battle in Russia's snowy western region of Kursk this week, Ukrainian special forces scoured the bodies of more than ...

Hosted on MSN4h

Seoul approves measures to strengthen preparedness for key resource supply disruptions

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said an enforcement decree was passed to bolster the government's response to a ...

Forbes India5h

From Seoul to Cuzco, these destinations top the list for solo travellers

TripAdvisor has now released its first ranking of the year, pinpointing the destinations likely to prove the most popular in 2025 ...

Five Korean SMEs Supported to Accelerate Middle East Market Entry

MegazoneCloud and the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) announced notable results of five companies' expansion to ...

Hosted on MSN7h

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra aspires to rival Berlin: CEO

The new CEO of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) announced a master plan on Monday to revitalize one of Korea's oldest ...

Yonhap News English on MSN2h

(LEAD) Ex-Olympic table tennis champion Ryu Seung-min elected as S. Korean Olympic chief

In what's widely regarded as a monumental upset, Ryu earned 417 votes from 1,209 voters to become the new president of the ...

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