The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025

Kim Jong Un Unveils North Korea's First Nuclear Powered Submarine

Kim Jong Un was pictured on Saturday inspecting North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine, which experts say poses a major risk to the United States and South Korea.

Latin Times · Mar 8, 2025

South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Released From Detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention Saturday after a court voided his arrest on procedural grounds -- but he remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2025

South Korea stops some military drills after accidental bombing in possible setback to US exercises

South Korea's military says it has suspended the training flights of air force aircraft and all live-fire drills after two fighter jets accidentally bombed a civilian area

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Impeached South Korean President Still In Detention Despite Court Order

A South Korean court cancelled the arrest warrant of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, but he remains behind bars with the prosecution likely to appeal.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

South Korea court cancels impeached President Yoon’s arrest warrant

Decision by Seoul Central District Court paves the way for the suspended leader’s release from jail.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol leaves prison and bows to supporters

TV footage shows South Korea's impeached Yoon Suk Yeol coming out of prison

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Four Thais injured in South Korea accidental bombing

Four Thais were injured in South Korea when bombs dropped by fighter jets landed in a village on Thursday, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2025

South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be relased from jail, according to news reports Friday

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Captured North Korean Soldier Reveals Military Camps Mimicking South Korean Cities

The training site, intended to simulate raids on South Korea, is located in Koksan County, North Hwanghae Province, a South Korean lawmaker reportedly said.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025