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Interim president vows stability following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

In a decisive response to the recent political upheaval, South Korea’s interim president, Han Duck-soo, pledged on Friday to ensure national stability regarding security and diplomacy. This commitment follows the unanimous decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold the impeachment of former......

South Korean court clears opposition leader in election law case

A South Korean appeals court has overturned a previous ruling, declaring main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of breaching election laws, which had posed a potential obstacle to his presidential candidacy. The Seoul High Court's decision, announced on Wednesday, annulled the one-year prison......

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, adding another chapter to the country’s ongoing political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. In a 7-1 ruling, the court’s eight justices dismissed......

South Korean impeached president's arrest warrant cancelled, but legal struggles continue

A South Korean court canceled the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. Despite this, Yoon remains incarcerated, with the prosecution likely to appeal the decision. Yoon's legal team filed a request to revoke the arrest warrant last month, arguing that his detention was......

South Korean president Yoon faces historic criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the first sitting head of state in the country to face a criminal trial, marking an unprecedented moment in the nation's political history. The trial, which commenced on Thursday at the Seoul Central District Court, revolves around Yoon's attempt......

Argentina’s president Milei faces investigation over $LIBRA cryptocurrency allegations

Argentina's President, Javier Milei, is under investigation for potential fraud related to the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, following a controversial promotion on his social media. On Monday, Federal Judge Maria Servini was randomly selected to lead the investigation into Milei's involvement, raising......

South Korean prosecutors charge impeached president Yoon for insurrection

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection, following his brief declaration of martial law on December 3. The indictment stems from his actions, which the prosecution claims amounted to an attempt to incite political upheaval. A spokesperson......

South Korean President Arrested Amid Controversy Over Brief Martial Law Attempt

South Korean investigators have detained President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection related to a short-lived declaration of martial law that was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. This marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested while in office. Officials......

Impeachment Trial of South Korean President Postponed Amidst Controversial Absence

The impeachment trial of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol has been delayed after he failed to attend the first session. The trial, held in the Constitutional Court in Seoul, aims to determine whether Yoon should be removed from office due to a failed attempt to consolidate power in......