Detention of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court ruled that the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was unjustified, potentially leading to his release as he faces trial on insurrection charges. The ruling was based on procedural issues. Supporters and opponents of Yoon have differing views on the ruling.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's Impeachment Trial

South Korean parliamentary lawyers seek President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal over short-lived imposition of martial law, comparing him to dictators. Yoon faces impeachment if court upholds parliament's decision. Former prosecutor is first sitting president to face criminal trial.

North Korea ballistic missile test and tensions with US, Japan, and South Korea

North Korea test fires ballistic missile; tensions rise with US, Japan, and South Korea; South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon after martial law declaration; Kim Jong Un's regime condemns South Korea as 'anti-communist outpost'; Yoon Suk-Yeoul impeached by South Korea's legislature

Antony Blinken's Visit to South Korea and North Korea Missile Test

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea amidst political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon. North Korea conducts a missile test during Blinken's visit.

Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after declaring martial law briefly, causing chaos and public anger. Opposition lawmakers are pushing for his removal from office, while Yoon apologizes and faces investigations for insurrection and treason. U.S.-South Korea relations are strained but reaffirmed amidst the turmoil.

South Korean Protests Against President Yoon Seok Yeol

South Koreans protest against President Yoon Seok Yeol for attempting to impose martial law, leading to calls for his resignation and potential impeachment.

Attempted imposition of martial law by President Yoon in South Korea

President Yoon's attempt to impose martial law in South Korea led to angry scenes, reported by NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer from Seoul.

Political Crisis in South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law but lifted it six hours later under pressure. Opposition lawmakers moved to impeach him, seeking to charge him with insurrection. US Secretary of State welcomed the rescinding of martial law declaration.

South Korea's Martial Law Declaration and Rejection

South Korea experienced political turmoil when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, which was quickly rejected by lawmakers, prompting the troops to leave. The incident raised concerns about democracy, U.S.-South Korea relations, and the role of American troops in the country. President Yoon's conservative government has faced opposition due to various scandals and conflicts with the parliament.

South Korea's Runaway Ostrich and Political Resignations

A runaway ostrich was captured in South Korea after escaping from a zoo. South Korea's prime minister and senior presidential officials offered to resign en masse following parliamentary elections that dealt a blow to the ruling party. The liberal opposition forces secured control of parliament until after the president's term ends in 2027.

South Korea's Parliamentary Elections 2024

South Korea's liberal opposition Democratic Party won a landslide victory in the country's parliamentary elections, putting President Yoon Suk Yeol in a challenging position for the remainder of his term. The ruling conservative People Power Party faced a significant defeat, leading to potential obstacles for President Yoon's agenda.

South Korea Parliamentary Election Results

South Korea's liberal opposition parties are expected to win a landslide victory in the parliamentary election, potentially making conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.

South Korea's Junior Doctors' Strike

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate prolonged walkouts by junior doctors, threatening public health and shaking the country's governing systems. Doctors protest government's plan to admit more medical students, impacting hospitals' capacity and medical services.