South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country’s acting president as strife deepens
South Korea’s main opposition party has submitted a motion to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebell
South Korea opposition says it will vote to impeach acting President Han
South Korea's main opposition party said it will introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Thursday and hold a vote on Friday, a move that could deepen the country's constitutional crisis triggered by a short-lived martial law.
South Korea's Yoon defiant after impeachment over martial law bid
The Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon sometime in the next six months. If he is removed from office, a snap election will be called.
South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning
A summons for Mr Yoon to appear for questioning over alleged insurrection was delivered to the presidential residence on Tuesday but returned, the agency quoted a joint investigation team as saying. If he responds to the summons, it will be the first time in history that a sitting president appears before prosecutors as a suspect.
Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president facing impeachment?
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea's acting president after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, is a career technocrat whose wide-ranging experience and reputation for rationality may not be enough to stem the country's deepening political crisis.
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law, vows to 'fight to the end'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to declare martial law in a televised address Thursday, claiming he did it to save democracy and vowing that he will "fight to the end."
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
Impeached President said he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain stability in government functions during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency.
South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says
President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses.
South Korea passes impeachment bill on President Yoon Suk Yeol
The South Korean National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in a divisive vote.
South Korea’s Yoon Skips Questioning Again Over Martial Law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.
S Korea's Yoon fails to appear for questioning for second time
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before law enforcement authorities for questioning on Wednesday - the second time he has ignored a summons over his attempt to impose martial law.
Korea’s Acting Leader Refuses to Appoint Judges for Yoon’s Trial
South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo said he will hold off on appointing judges to join the impeachment trial of ...
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SKorea's Yoon defies probers' summons anew
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Christmas Day, the second time ...
South Korea’s Democrats sow complacency and roll back protests
While President Yoon is impeached and suspended from office after his failed attempt to impose martial law, his removal by ...
South Korea’s court pushes ahead with hearing despite Yoon’s repeated refusal
Yoon prioritises defending himself in Constitutional Court over investigations, confidant says. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
‘A hostage situation’: South Korea paralysed in fight against Trump tariffs
But recent political turmoil in Seoul has left the campaign to counter Trump’s trade protectionism rudderless, according to several people involved in the lobbying effort who described the South ...
South Korea’s Political Turmoil Raises Support for Yoon’s Rival
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s dramatic fall is building public support for his biggest political rival — Lee ...