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The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Air traffic controllers warned of bird strike minutes before Muan airport accident – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

South Koreans stage mass rally to demand removal of Yoon Suk Yeol

Hundreds of thousands gather in central Seoul to protest against president suspended over martial law declaration

The Guardian - UK

S. Korean Prosecutors Say Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP on Saturday.

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Political Turmoil Shakes South Korea's Economy

After South Korea's president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country's currency and shaking confidence in its economy.

International Business Times

South Korean Crypto Mogul Do Kwan Will Be Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for $40 Billion Crypto Crash

Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean crypto mogul behind the $40 billion Terraform Labs collapse.

International Business Times

Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea

First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports

The Guardian - UK

Several Wounded N.Korean Soldiers Died After Being Captured By Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection".

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Montenegro approves the extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States

Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to the United States

The Independent UK

North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine dies, South Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia, according to Kyiv and Seoul

The Independent UK

Montenegro To Extradite Crypto Entrepreneur Do Kwon To US

Montenegro announced on Friday that it would extradite South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon to the United States, following a year and a half of dizzying court rulings and subsequent reversals over his removal.

International Business Times

South Korean Acting President Impeached Just Two Weeks Into The Job

Han Duck-soo assumed the office after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Dec. 14 after declaring martial law

International Business Times

South Korea’s second impeachment in two weeks is latest twist in political saga

Removal of acting president Han Duck-soo is part of a rancorous battle for the country’s constitutional future

The Guardian - UK

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency

Intel report comes days after Ukraine’s president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers ‘killed or wounded’ in combat.

Al Jazeera

South Korean Lawmakers Impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo

Han Duck-soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.

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South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea's parliament impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and President Yoon Suk Yeol amidst political turmoil.

Evening Standard

South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting president

The single-chamber National Assembly passed Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion with a 192-0 vote

The Guardian - UK

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach acting president two weeks after impeaching president – as it happened

Han Duck-soo says he will step aside to avoid further chaos, as finance minister assumes acting presidency

Reason

Constitutional Questions in South Korea (Updated)

The opposition is trying to impeach the Acting President for insurrection, who claims he lacks the power to make appointment to constitutional court, which may not have enough members to remove the impeached President.

International Business Times

N. Korean Soldier Captured In Russia-Ukraine War: Seoul

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it had confirmed that a North Korean soldier sent to back Russia's war against Ukraine had been captured by Ukrainian forces.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach acting president Han

Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.

Al Jazeera

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s rigorous adherence to constitutional procedure seen as key to overturning martial law.

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