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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...
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...
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...
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 MPs file motion to impeach acting president
South Koreas opposition lawmakers have filed a motion to impeach the countrys prime minister and acting leader Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, BBC reported. The follow up comes after Han refused to appoint constitutional court judges...
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...
South Korean president Yoon impeached in 204-85 vote over martial law attempt
In a decisive 204-85 vote, South Koreas National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, citing his controversial attempt to impose martial law. The vote, which plunged the nation into political turmoil, saw 75 percent of lawmakers backing impeachment, with three abstentions and...
What will impact after South Korea's Yoon’s 2nd impeachment vote over martial law attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face a crucial second impeachment vote on Saturday following his controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. The decree, which lasted less than six hours, shocked the nation, divided his political party, and left his presidency...
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...
South Korea's opposition leader Lee advocates impeaching President Yoon
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that the best way to restore order in the country is to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. His comments came one day before a scheduled parliamentary vote on Yoons brief imposition of martial law, reports Reuters. Yoons move to impose...
Lawsuit seeks compensation over martial law misconduct by SK president Yoon
Two attorneys are organizing a lawsuit against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, seeking 100,000 won ($70) per person in damages for alleged psychological harm caused by his declaration of martial law, reports the Korea Herald. The lawyers claim that Yoons actions violated constitutional...
South Korea weighs travel ban on President Yoon
South Korean police are reportedly considering an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with his controversial imposition of martial law last week, Yonhap news agency reported on Monday. The potential travel restriction comes as authorities investigate Yoons decision to...
South Korea president survives impeachment
South Koreas President Yoon Suk Yeol survived a vote of impeachment on Saturday after the vote was boycotted by governing party lawmakers, CNN reported. In another day of high drama, a number of lawmakers left parliament ahead of the vote to impeach President Yoon over his decision to impose a...
S Korean president accepts defense minister’s resignation
Citing CNN, UNB reported that South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of defense minister Kim Yong-hyun following criticism over the presidents brief imposition of martial law. The media report referred to the defense ministry and said: Choi Byung-hyuk, South Koreas...
S Korea stocks fall, won steady amid Asian market volatility
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week. Additionally, Bitcoin broke past the $1,00,000 mark for the first time on...
Soldiers vs office chairs: South Korea's martial law standoff
Parliamentary staffers used sofas and fire extinguishers to block soldiers armed with assault rifles and night-vision goggles from entering South Koreas National Assembly to maintain martial law, CCTV footage released on Wednesday showed. Shortly after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial...
S Korea to inject liquidity to stabilise markets after turmoil
South Korea said it would provide sufficient liquidity to support its financial markets Wednesday after the country was rocked by President Yoon Suk Yeols brief imposition of martial law overnight. Equities sank more than two per cent in Seoul and the won initially plunged to a two-year low...
U.S. responds to South Korea's rescinded martial law declaration
The United States has welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeols decision to rescind the declaration of emergency martial law, a move made after the National Assemblys unanimous rejection of the measure. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday (Washington time)...