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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......

North Korean Troops Suffer Heavy Losses in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives while fighting in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, with an additional 2,700 sustaining injuries, according to a South Korean legislator. This information, disclosed after a briefing from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) in Seoul,......

Support for Impeached South Korean President Amid New Arrest Warrant

Supporters of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside his residence in Seoul on Wednesday, rallying in defiance as investigators prepared to make another attempt to arrest him. This comes after Yoon’s controversial martial law decree on December 3 triggered the country’s......

New Arrest Warrant for Impeached South Korean President Yoon Amid Political Crisis

South Korean authorities have secured a new arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed martial law attempt on December 3, which led the country into its deepest political crisis in decades. Yoon, a former prosecutor, has declined to cooperate with investigators on three......

North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile Test Marks Significant Technological Advancement

North Korea has successfully tested a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, marking a major step forward in its missile and nuclear capabilities. According to state media, the missile was launched from the outskirts of Pyongyang on Monday and traveled approximately 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) at......

Missile Launch Amid Diplomatic Talks: North Korea’s Latest Provocation

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......

South Korean Crisis Deepens as President Yoon Defies Arrest Amid Mass Protests

Thousands of South Korean citizens defied harsh winter conditions on Sunday to participate in demonstrations both supporting and opposing President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces unprecedented legal challenges following his controversial attempt to declare martial law. The protests come at a critical moment,......

Blinken's Upcoming Diplomacy Tour: A Focus on Regional and Global Challenges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......

South Korean Authorities Halt Arrest Attempt of Impeached President After Standoff

South Korean authorities have paused an effort to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following a prolonged standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced the suspension after investigators faced resistance......