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Prosecutors will consider arrest warrant if Yoon fails to attend questioning over martial law declaration

Prosecutors have again requested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning on charges of alleged insurrection and abuse of power over his failed martial law bid, according to officials Tuesday.

2024.12.17

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo makes a deep bow to the public in a gesture of apology for President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law imposition during a plenary session of the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

National Assembly to grill officials over Yoon’s martial law declaration

The National Assembly is set to hold a parliamentary session Friday to question the prime minister and other officials who attended a controversial Cabinet meeting shortly before President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law declaration.

2024.12.13

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Lawmakers of the main opposition Democratic Party submit two bills mandating special counsel probes into President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration and first lady Kim Keon Hee's allegations, including her alleged involvement in a stock manipulation scheme and interference in election nominations, on Monday. [POOL/YONHAP]

Assembly to vote on special counsel probe of Yoon's martial law

The National Assembly is set to open a plenary session Thursday to vote on a special counsel bill to investigate whether President Yoon Suk Yeol committed insurrection and other violations over his short-lived declaration of martial law last week.

2024.12.12

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Young protesters use candlelight emojis to voice political frustration

Online demonstrations calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are gaining momentum among the younger generation, with social media users using candlelight emojis as a form of protest.

2024.12.11

A protest rally takes place near the National Assembly complex in western Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

'Shocking incident of the puppet Yoon': North Korea weighs in on martial law turmoil

North Korea's state media on Wednesday reported on the martial law turmoil in South Korea for the first time, including the opposition's push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, while blaming Yoon for causing nationwide chaos.

2024.12.11

Flags feature silly names of made-up organizations at rallies held nationwide in Korea [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Korea's whimsical protest flags attract worldwide attention

The whimsical side of Korean protest — silly flags, light sticks and Feliz Navidad parodies — is gaining global attention.Colorful flags of organizations fluttered during the weekend rallies held nationwide, including in Yeongdeungpo District...

2024.12.10

A screen capture from flight tracker AirNav Radar shows the flight time and route of President Yoon Suk Yeol's private jet. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

President’s private jet takeoff sparks questions, but Yoon confirmed not aboard

The president's private jet took off from Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Tuesday morning, initially raising questions about whether President Yoon Suk Yeol was on board.

2024.12.10

Presidential policy chief Sung Tae-yoon apologizes for causing confusion over the KC mark mandate on goods directly purchased from overseas at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul. [NEWS1]

Top office apologizes for waffling on safety certification for foreign products

The presidential office apologized for the confusion that ensued from its announcement and quick reversal of the mandate of the Korea Certification for foreign purchases.

2024.5.20

President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, takes a selfie with students at an elementary school in Wonju, Gangwon, on Thursday. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

President Yoon's approval rating slips for two weeks straight

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating dropped for two straight weeks, according to the latest poll released by Gallup Korea on Friday.

2024.3.22

Medical professionals run into a hospital in Seoul on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Doctors say gov't abused power by suspending their licenses

A doctors’ group on Tuesday reported the government for abusing power to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, firing back against the government's penalty imposed on doctors.

2024.3.19