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S Korea's impeached president released from detention
South Koreas impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from detention after a court in Seoul overturned his arrest on technical grounds. Yoon walked free on Saturday to cheers from his supporters - but still faces trial on insurrection charges after his failed attempt to impose martial...
S. Korea's Yoon suggested martial law over drinks, new book claims
A new book by Han Dong-hoon, former leader of South Koreas ruling People Power Party (PPP), claims that ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol often discussed declaring martial law over drinks with colleagues. Hans memoir, The People First, reveals that Yoon would frequently rant about suspending civilian...
S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt
South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he attempted to declare martial law in December, BBC reported. His ill-fated attempt to impose military rule plunged the country into an unprecedented political crisis and he becomes the first sitting...
Impeached South Korean president arrives at court to argue against his arrest
South Koreas impeached president arrived at a Seoul court for a hearing on Saturday to oppose a formal arrest over last months imposition of martial law. Yoon, who has been in detention since he was apprehended on Wednesday in a massive law enforcement operation at his residence, faces potential...
Detained S Korea's Yoon will not attend questioning: Lawyer
South Koreas arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol does not intend to take part in a second day of questioning on Thursday, his lawyer said, further stonewalling a criminal probe into whether he committed insurrection with his martial law bid. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be...
South Korea's impeached president gets pay rise
South Koreas suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol will receive his annual pay rise despite his impeachment for briefly placing the country under martial law, the government has said. Yoons salary will increase by 3 per cent to 262.6 million won ($1,79,000), in line with the standard for government...
Top Japanese diplomat to visit Seoul amid political agitation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday to strengthen security ties with Seoul and their mutual ally, the United States, amid regional challenges from North Korea and Chinas growing influence. Iwaya will be the first Japanese foreign minister to visit Seoul in...
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...