South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was stripped of his presidential powers just weeks ago over his short-lived martial law decree that threw the country into political chaos. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has...

South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote
South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote

South Koreas opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has urged lawmakers to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration. The National Assembly will hold its second vote on impeachment Saturday, requiring 200 votes to pass. Opposition members need support from eight ruling...

Seoul hits record heavy November snowfall
Seoul hits record heavy November snowfall

South Koreas capital, Seoul experienced its heaviest November snowfall on record Wednesday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. By 7:00 am (2200 GMT Tuesday), 16.5 centimeters (6.5 inches) of snow had fallen, surpassing the previous record of 12.4 cm set on November 28, 1972....

N. Korean trash balloon lands in Seoul's presidential compound
N. Korean trash balloon lands in Seoul's presidential compound

A North Korean balloon carrying trash landed on Seouls presidential compound on Thursday, authorities said, with local media reporting it contained propaganda leaflets ridiculing President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife. Activist groups in South Korea have long sent propaganda northwards, typically...