‘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 […]
North Korea Finally Addresses South Korea Martial Law Drama: ‘Shocking’
North Korean state media on Wednesday referenced South Korea's martial law drama for the first time since Dec. 3, describing President Yun Seok-Yeol's actions as “shocking.” The report condemned Yoon as a “fascist dictator” and the South Korean soldiers who followed his orders as “gangsters.” North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) makes disparaging remarks […]
South Korea president defends martial law decree and vows to ‘fight to the end’ | South Korea
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol has vowed to “fight to the end” against attempts to remove him from office following the brief imposition of martial law. Police investigating the president for sedition have reportedly attempted to raid his office again. . In a defiant and long televised address on Thursday, Mr. Yun defended last week's […]
North Korea condemns South Korea as ‘fascist dictatorship’ after martial law scare
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). North Korea on Wednesday slammed South Korea as a “fascist dictatorship” in reaction to President Yun Seok-Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law. North Korea has remained silent for about […]