The Latest Breaking News from Yoon Suk Yeol

Backlash against K-pop star’s deleted photo shows pressure on industry to remain apolitical

Flaunting a red jacket with number 2 on it led to speculation Karina of aespa was subtly endorsing one of South Korea’s presidential candidates

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

South Koreans turn out in huge numbers for early voting after months-long political crisis

More than 6m of 44m eligible voters turned out on first day of early voting to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Who is Lee Jae Myung? The new president who has vowed to bring stability to South Korea

IN FOCUS: Roiled by political upheaval since ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous martial law declaration, South Korea is looking for stability. But is Lee Jae Myung the steady hand the country needs? Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

South Koreans Begin Early Voting In Presidential Poll

Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections kicked off on Thursday, with both main candidates set to cast ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated effort to suspend civilian rule last year.

International Business Times · May 29, 2025

3 things to watch as South Koreans head toward the polls following turbulent political period

On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Polls show clear favourite emerging in race to become South Korea’s next president

Race to replace impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol is heating up, with a left-leaning candidate ahead in polls

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Opposition's Lee Leading South Korea Presidential Race: Poll

A Gallup poll released Tuesday indicates South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is the clear frontrunner to become the country's next president, with less than a week to go until the elections.

International Business Times · May 27, 2025

South Korean candidates go head-to-head in first fiery presidential debate

Lee and Kim clash over foreign policy, economic revival, and US tariffs ahead of 3 June vote

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

S. Korea Starbucks In A Froth Over Presidential Candidates Names

Starbucks in South Korea has banned customers from using the names of the country's presidential candidates -- or the disgraced ex-president -- for their orders, the coffee giant told AFP on Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 14, 2025

After chaos of the Yoon era, South Korea prepares to pick a new president

Koreans hope politics can return to a focus on record high youth unemployment and a cost of living crisis after impeachment drama

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025