News & Insights Across Asia
South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment pretrial hearing on December 27, despite his refusal to accept the impeachment notice.
Rival protests supporting and opposing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol erupted in Seoul, reflecting deep divisions following his impeachment over a brief declaration of martial law.
South Korea’s joint investigation unit sends a second summons to impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, requesting his appearance on December 25 over insurrection charges.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has re-sent an impeachment notice to President Yoon Suk-yeol after the presidential security service repeatedly refused to accept it, heightening political tensions.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will present his defense in court if public hearings are held, signaling his readiness to challenge the charges of insurrection and martial law imposition.
South Korean prosecutors have issued a second summons to President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection and other charges, following impeachment proceedings and his defiance of the initial subpoena.
South Korean prosecutors have summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection charges, following a failed subpoena attempt last week.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on December 14, 2024, has plunged the nation into political turmoil, exposing deep divisions and raising questions about its democratic resilience.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, resigns after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, marking significant political shifts in the country.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has begun impeachment hearings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over allegations of a martial law attempt, starting a process that could lead to his removal from office.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons for questioning in an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law, prosecutors announced.
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to appear for a prosecutors’ summons in connection with his controversial imposition of martial law, intensifying South Korea’s political crisis.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to comply with a prosecution summons regarding his controversial martial law declaration, prompting prosecutors to issue a second order.
South Korea’s National Assembly has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on allegations of insurrection, sparking varied reactions from citizens concerned about political stability and economic challenges.
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung says his party won’t pursue impeachment against acting president Han Duck-soo, emphasizing stability after President Yoon’s suspension over a botched martial law attempt.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, making him the third president in the nation’s history to face such action. Crowds celebrated as Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as acting leader.
In a historic move, South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, sparking nationwide celebrations and ushering in a period of political transition under Acting President Han Duck-soo.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, stirring nationwide celebrations. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo now serves as acting president, aiming to stabilize the nation.
South Korea’s parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk-yeol amid celebrations. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as acting president, pledging to stabilize state affairs.
South Korea faces political uncertainty as President Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached. With Prime Minister Han Duck-soo acting as president, the nation awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision.
