The Latest Breaking News from Seoul

Protesters Storm S. Korea Court After President's Detention Extended

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to plead against his arrest

Lawyers for South Korea’s impeached president say he will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Police in standoff with guards at impeached South Korean President Yoon's residence

South Korean law enforcement officials are in a standoff with presidential security forces at impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence in the capital Seoul

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea fires multiple missiles as Japanese foreign minister visits Seoul

Takeshi Iwaya in South Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with US

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

Japan FM In South Korea For Talks Before Trump Takes Office

Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025

Repatriation or a life among ‘enemies’: what fate awaits the North Koreans captured by Ukraine?

Neither Russia nor North Korea has claimed the soldiers as their own yet, while South Korea could accept them as defectors

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2025