News & Insights Across Asia
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party plans to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, escalating political tensions in the nation.
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned after clashing with PM Justin Trudeau over handling potential U.S. tariffs, intensifying political tensions in Ottawa.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, leading to snap elections in February amid a political crisis following the collapse of his coalition government.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, paving the way for snap elections in February following the collapse of his coalition government.
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, has resigned following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, signaling significant shifts in the nation’s political landscape.
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.
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.
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 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.
South Korea’s National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection following a failed attempt to impose martial law. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as interim leader.
South Korea’s parliament has reported a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration, igniting political turmoil and raising concerns over the nation’s democracy.
South Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and Police Chief Cho Ji-ho, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape amid allegations of misconduct.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vows to fight “until the very last minute,” defending his decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to parliament amid an insurrection probe.
South Korean police have raided President Yoon Suk-yeol’s office amid an escalating investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law, as an impeachment vote looms and political unrest intensifies.
South Korean police raided the presidential office following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration, intensifying the nation’s political crisis and sparking concerns over democratic freedoms.
South Korean police have raided the presidential office and other key agencies following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration last week, raising concerns over the nation’s political stability.
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a resolution calling for the immediate arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol and seven officials following last week’s martial law declaration.
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid investigations into his abrupt declaration of martial law, marking an unprecedented move against a sitting president.
