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S. Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain Yoon
South Koreas anti-corruption agency said it received a new court warrant on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which plans to...
US reaffirms support for democracy amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea
Amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul reassured on Monday both domestic and international audiences of the countrys resilience in addressing its ongoing crisis. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to resolving the issues peacefully and...
North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits south
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, South Koreas military said, as the top US diplomat was meeting key officials in Seoul. North Korea sent unknown ballistic missile towards the East Sea, South Koreas military said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan,...
South Korea investigators seek to extend Yoon's arrest warrant
South Korean investigators will seek an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, an official said on Monday, as an anti-graft agency asked police to take over efforts to execute the arrest of the embattled leader. The requests come after a failed attempt to serve the...
South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms
Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Koreas political crisis appeared headed toward another high-stakes confrontation. With an arrest warrant against Yoon for alleged insurrection expiring at midnight (1500...
Blinken to visit S. Korea with eye on political crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit South Korea for talks next week, said Seouls foreign ministry on Friday. Thsi visit will be completed amid the political turmoil in the country as its impeached president resists arrest. South Korea is a key security ally for Washington but the...
South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon
South Korean investigators sought to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, but local media reported security forces were blocking their attempts. Yoon, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting...
South Korea's Yoon vows to “fight until end”
The Reuters report that South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a letter rallying his supporters saying he would fight until the end. He sent the letter to the supported after facing an arrest attempt by authorities over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law, a lawyer said on...
South Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight till end'
South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a letter rallying his supporters saying he would fight till the end as he faces an attempt by authorities to arrest him over his short-lived December 3 martial law, a lawyer said on Thursday. I am watching on YouTube live all the hard work...
Investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box
South Korean plane crash investigators have extracted data from one of two black boxes retrieved, reports the Guardian. They extracted that black boxes form Jeju Air Plane that crashed shortly after landing on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people aboard. The countrys deputy minister...
South Korea’s Yoon will be arrested within deadline: Anti-graft chief
South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol will be arrested before a warrant issued over his short-lived declaration of martial law expires next week, the countrys chief anticorruption investigator has said. Oh Dong-woon, the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking...
How 2 crew members in deadly S. Korea plane crash survived
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded at South Koreas Muan International Airport on Sunday after a Jeju Air flight crashed on the runway, killing 179 out of 181 people onboard. Only two people - flight attendants - survived the deadly crash because they were seated at the rear tail section of the...
S. Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families
South Korean authorities began releasing the bodies of plane crash victims to families on Tuesday, as investigators raced to determine why the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash landed and burst into flames. US investigators, including from Boeing, arrived at the crash site in southwestern Muan,...
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...
S. Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law, reports Al Jazeera. The countrys Joint Investigation Headquarters said on Monday that it sought Yoons arrest on insurrection and abuse of power...
South Korea considers special inspection for B737-800 fleet
South Korea said Monday it was reviewing plans to conduct a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800s in operation in the country, after 179 people were killed in a Jeju Air crash involving the aircraft. 101 B737-800 series aircraft are currently in operation in South Korea. Consequently, we are...
South Korea plane crash: Only 2 survive among 181
At least 151 people are confirmed dead after the Jeju Air plane, carrying 181 people, has crashed while landing at an airport in South Korea. Of those, 71 are identified as male and 71 female. The sex of 9 people who have died is yet to be confirmed. Two flight crew were rescued from the...
Top 12 South Indian films to watch in January 2025
South Indias film industriesTelugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannadaare gearing up for an exciting start to 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated releases in January. Expect a variety of genres including action, thrillers, fantasy, comedy, and horror. These films are set to offer captivating...
Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access
Bangladesh has officially recognized the right to 24/7 internet access as a right for its citizens. Information and Broadcasting Advisor Md. Nahid Islam made the announcement on his verified social media page on Tuesday evening. He stated, The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, establishes 24/7...
Court imposes travel ban on Sayeed Khokon, his family
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court has imposed a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, along with his mother Shahana Hanif, wife Farhana Sayeed, and brother Javed Ahmed. The decision follows a request by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during a...
South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk
South Korean researchers have made a lightweight wearable robot that can approach paraplegic users, attach itself to them, and help them walk, move around obstacles, and climb stairs, according to Reuters. The team at the Exoskeleton Laboratory of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...
Four killed in helicopter crash into hospital in Southwestern Turkey
The provincial governor stated that four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, attributing the accident to thick fog. Mugla provincial governor Idris Akbiyik stated that the helicopter crashed after hitting the fourth floor of a hospital during...
Earthquake jolts South Africa, felt in Cape Town
A moderate earthquake struck western South Africa early Sunday, with tremors reported across several regions. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 5.3 quake occurred at 2:51 am local time (00:51 GMT), 101 km west of Brandvlei, a small town in the Northern Cape Province. The...
Southee signs off on a happy note with a ‘special’ win
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee walked off Seddon Park in Hamilton to loud cheers on his home ground for the final time, after the hosts gave England a hammering in the third and final Test on Tuesday, reports Cricbuzz. The veteran fast-bowler, who had announced his retirement before the start of...
New Zealand crush England by 423 runs
New Zealand tore through Englands batting Tuesday to post a crushing 423-run third Test win and send seamer Tim Southee into retirement on a winning note, reports The Times of India. The hosts completed a dominant performance in Hamilton by claiming seven wickets in 41.2 overs on day four as...
WHO urges greater efforts to prevent drowning in South-East Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the South-East Asia Region to enhance efforts to prevent drowning, a leading cause of death that disproportionately affects children and vulnerable populations. According to WHOs first Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, the region...
Biden calls alliance with S. Korea ‘linchpin for peace’ in region
US President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the US relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, reports BSS. President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain...
South Korea opposition chief urges swift court ruling on President Yoon's impeachment
South Koreas opposition leader called the Constitutional Court to make a quick decision on the effort to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Sunday, a day after parliament voted to impeach him over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Yoons powers will be on hold until the...