Why the left in South Korea may regret removing President Yoon
At first blush, removing President Yoon Suk Yeol might seem like a triumph for liberals in South Korea, if it transpires. As ...
South Korea's Firebrand Pastors Flock to Impeached President's Cause
Evangelical preacher Jun Kwang-hoon, who heads the Sarang Jeil Church and has led pro-Yoon protests in Seoul, vowed at a ...
South Korea Tightens Security for Opposition Leader Over Suspected Plot, Yonhap Reports
The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to media reports. Tensions have been running high in South Korea since ...
South Korea tells schools to close, puts police on standby amid fears of civil disorder following ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment
South Korea has put police on standby, advised schools to close and plans to shutter subway stations as the country prepares ...
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As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal
A recent poll found Yoon’s approval rating has dipped even below the immediate post-martial law period – contrasting with other polls showing a pro-Yoon bounce.
Will Korea’s ‘sensitive’ country designation impair cooperation with the U.S.?
The U.S. government’s move to put South Korea -- a non-nuclear ally--in the same company as countries like China or North ...
US ‘nuclear sensitive’ tag for South Korea stirs political blame game
The designation has put further strain on the East Asian nation’s already highly polarised political landscape.
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South Korea’s pastors rally behind impeached president
As South Korea awaits a Constitutional Court ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s most fervent pro-Yoon churches are emerging at the centre of growing political and ...
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South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says
SEOUL: The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, Seoul said on Tuesday ...
Opposition chief under police watch
Police started providing additional security for the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party after lawmakers had ...
Lee Jun-seok gets nod as Reform Party's presidential candidate in South Korea
SEOUL: The conservative minor opposition New Reform Party on Tuesday (March 18) announced its decision to nominate Rep. Lee Jun-seok as the party's presidential candidate for a potential early ...