Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine forces, says South Korea | Ukraine
South Korean intelligence confirmed reports in Ukraine that a wounded North Korean soldier had been captured by Ukrainian forces, the latest since North Korea sent combat troops to support Russian forces in the Ukraine war. This may be the first capture of this kind. “Through real-time information sharing with allied intelligence agencies, we have confirmed […]
South Korea opposition says it will vote to impeach acting President Han
South Korea's main opposition party announced on Thursday that it would introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Deok-soo and vote on it on Friday, further deepening the country's constitutional crisis caused by a brief period of martial law. There is a possibility that The opposition Democratic Party had threatened to impeach Mr. Han […]
King – What North Korea Teaches Us About Christmas
As 2024 draws to a close, the world appears to be sliding deeper and deeper into turmoil. Wars rage endlessly, the world's great economic engine creaks and strains under the weight of massive debt, and cultural divisions widen into fissures at home. Christmas is known as a season of hope and love, but for many […]
‘Squid Game’ Creator Says He Couldn’t ‘Authentically’ Cast a Trans Actor Because South Korea Is Too Bigoted
2021 Korean dystopian drama squid game ' has become a global hit, and as it prepares for season two, the show's creators are introducing a transgender character in the hopes of further empathizing with their country's LGTBQ community. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has already caused controversy by casting Park Sung-hoon, an actor with no gender […]
South Korea ruling party leader steps down after backing impeachment of President Yoon | South Korea
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling People's Power party, said he could no longer maintain his position after his dramatic decision over the weekend to support the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yeol. resigned. “In 2024, martial law will be imposed in South Korea, a developed country. How angry and disappointed must you be?” he […]
US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president
The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an East Asian ally, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country's President Yun Seok-yew was impeached by Congress. “The United States reiterates its support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its people and democratic processes, and the rule of law. Our commitment to the […]
South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration
South Korean parliamentarians on Saturday voted to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol over the brief martial law he imposed earlier this month. Parliament passed the motion on Saturday by a vote of 204 to 85. Saturday's vote means that Yun's presidential powers and duties will be suspended after copies of the impeachment documents are delivered to […]
South Korea impeachment live: Thousands take to streets in Seoul as parliament to vote again on Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate | South Korea
major events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The National Assembly is currently discussing the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol. you can Follow us live here. share Update date and time 02.15 Eastern Standard Time President's party votes against impeachment – Report Justin McQuarrie South Korea's ruling party has […]
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment vote for second time | South Korea
South Korean National Assembly members are scheduled to convene again to debate whether to impeach President Yun Seok-Yeol for failing to impose martial law. A week after the first attempt to remove Yun from office passed, the National Assembly is scheduled to vote at around 4pm local time on Saturday on whether to impeach him […]
South Korea Tries Second Impeachment After President Defends Martial Law Decree
South Korea's leftist Democratic Party on Thursday formally filed an impeachment motion against conservative President Yoon Seok-yeol, the second such motion after the first one failed last weekend. The Democratic Party, along with several other minority parties, joined several other minority parties in rejecting Yun's decision following a dramatic series of events in which he […]