The Latest Breaking News from South Korea

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024, a move the court deemed a plot to paralyze the National Assembly. The declaration, though brief and without casualties, led to his impeachment and subsequent trials. Two cabinet members also…

Ex-leader sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour over failed martial law declaration in 2024

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at a Seoul court to face a verdict on charges of rebellion for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress

When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…

Yoon Suk Yeol could face the death penalty when judges rule on the martial law crisis that many in South Korea see as a dark moment they would rather forget

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South Korean court to rule on ex-president’s insurrection case, China implements new anti-money laundering regulations

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