The head of South Korea’s governing party has called for the swift suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s powers, citing “credible evidence” that he sought the arrest of political leaders following…
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S Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for martial law declaration
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologised for declaring martial law earlier this week and has said there will not be another such order. The embattled leader is facing…
S Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered arrest of own party leader
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the arrest of his own ruling party’s leader Han Dong-hoon when he declared martial law on Tuesday night. The arrest list also included…
S Korean: President Yoon Suk Yeol under pressure as impeachment vote looms
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting pressure to resign over his failed attempt to impose martial law, as parliament moves closer to a vote on his impeachment.…
S Korea: Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with more than 100 nations advocating for a cap on plastic production and a handful…
S Koea: K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row
Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans have said they are leaving their agency after accusing it of “mistreatment” and “manipulation”. The five-member girl band announced their departure from Ador, a subsidiary of…