Impeached South Korean President Yoon Released From Detention
Yoon Suk Yeol's release came shortly after Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung decided not to appeal the court's ruling to release the suspended president.
Mar 08, 2025, 17:14 PM IST
South Korea: Impeached President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Attempt
Yoon becomes the first sitting South Korean president arrested after a failed martial law attempt and weeks-long standoff.
Jan 15, 2025, 08:13 AM IST
South Korea: Investigators Face Standoff At Presidential Residence Over Arrest Of Yoon Suk Yeol
Tensions rise as investigators attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law; supporters and security forces block entry.
Jan 15, 2025, 06:25 AM IST
South Korea: First Hearing Of Yoon's Impeachment Trial Ends After Four Minutes Due To His Absence
Yoon's lawyers had demanded Chung's exclusion, citing concerns her past work as the leader of a progressive law research society could undermine the chances of a fair ruling.
Jan 14, 2025, 14:37 PM IST
South Korean Opposition Introduces Revised Bill To Investigate President Yoon On Martial Law
South Korea's Opposition revised a bill to investigate President Yoon's martial law bid, expanding charges to include treason.
Jan 09, 2025, 19:52 PM IST
South Korea: Rally Calls For President Yoon’s Arrest, Others Decry Impeachment
Hundreds of people in support of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and those calling for his immediate arrest rallied near the Presidential residence on Wednesday.
Jan 08, 2025, 14:48 PM IST
'Detain President Yoon', South Korea Anti-Graft Agency Asks Police To Execute Warrant
South Korea's anti-corruption agency seeks police help to detain President Yoon over martial law bid; legal challenges continue.
Jan 06, 2025, 11:14 AM IST
South Korean Prez Yeol Survives Impeachment As His Party Leaders Boycott Vote
Yoon had earlier apologised publicly for his martial law declaration, stating that "he will leave to the ruling party decisions about his term and stabilisation of state affairs."
Dec 08, 2024, 08:52 AM IST
'No Option Other Than Resignation Or Impeachment': S.Korea's Main Oppn Dubs President Yoon's Apology 'Disappointing'
The main opposition expressed disappointment over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's apology regarding his emergency martial law declaration this week.
Dec 07, 2024, 12:01 PM IST
Treason Or National Security? South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Probe Over Martial Law Declaration
On Wednesday, minor opposition parties, including the Labor Party, filed complaints against Yoon, Kim and Park with the prosecution, accusing them of treason.
Dec 05, 2024, 16:52 PM IST
'Political Suicide?': South Korean President Yoon's Martial Law Declaration Raises Questions Over His Political Future
The Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, demanded Wednesday that Yoon resign.
Dec 04, 2024, 22:10 PM IST
Dramatic Turn Of Events In South Korea: President Imposes Martial Law, Parliament Revokes
South Korean Parliament voted to lift the declaration, with the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that lawmakers 'will protect democracy with the people'.
Dec 03, 2024, 23:58 PM IST
US President Joe Biden Warns Nuclear Attack By North Korea Would Result In 'End Of Regime'
North Korea's increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China's military and economic assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Joe Biden Administration to expand its Asian alliance.
Apr 27, 2023, 08:13 AM IST
India Is The Mother Of Democracy, Says PM Modi In Summit With Biden, South Korean President
At the virtual summit, PM Narendra Modi said India has become the fastest-growing major economy despite many global challenges and this proves that democracy can deliver.
Mar 29, 2023, 17:09 PM IST
'Serious, unlawful provocations': South Korea, US, Japan condemn North Korea's missile tests
South Korea, the United States, and Japan said that North Korea's recent missile tests were "serious, unlawful" provocations, three days after Pyongyang conducted the latest in a series of missile tests. Seoul and Washington's officials have said North Korea is ready for what would be its first nuclear test since 2017.
Jun 08, 2022, 14:34 PM IST