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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces possible impeachment after his surprise martial law declaration was revoked following a parliamentary vote, sparking political turmoil.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s chief of staff and senior secretaries have offered to resign en masse after the president’s declaration and lifting of martial law, signaling major political changes.
South Korea’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to require President Yoon Suk Yeol to lift martial law, signaling strong opposition to the measure and a push to restore democratic norms.
South Korea faces a deadly cold snap with five fatalities, while Seoul experiences its heaviest snowfall on record. Catch up on stories from around Asia you may have missed this week.
As South Korea hosts UN plastic waste talks, activists highlight the K-pop industry’s role in generating plastic waste through collectible CDs, urging for eco-friendly changes.
South Korea announced that “pro-Russia hacking groups” have recently conducted cyber attacks against the country, according to a statement from Seoul’s presidential office on Friday.
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South Korea and the United States have agreed to conduct joint military drills involving U.S. strategic assets in response to the DPRK’s missile launch, emphasizing their commitment to regional security.
The DPRK alleges that South Korea’s military sent a drone over Pyongyang to scatter anti-DPRK leaflets, according to a KCNA report citing a joint investigation by the country’s defense and security ministries.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and NATO Chief Mark Rutte express concern over reported dispatch of DPRK troops to Russia, highlighting potential U.N. sanctions violations and regional security risks.
The DPRK claims it has discovered a crashed South Korean drone in Pyongyang, alleging a violation of its sovereignty and warning of potential retaliatory action amid escalating tensions.
The DPRK has severed all road and railway connections to South Korea by blasting sections along the shared border, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korea fired warning shots after the DPRK destroyed parts of border roads, escalating tensions along the Korean Peninsula, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and South Korea met in Vientiane to discuss climate change impacts and develop collaborative strategies for climate resilience in the region.
South Korea moves to combat deepfake sexual exploitation with new legislation imposing heavy penalties for possession or viewing of explicit AI-generated content, marking a significant step against digital sex crimes.
South Korea has declared a special emergency medical response period amid a nationwide doctors’ strike, mobilizing resources to maintain essential health services during this critical time.
South Korea deploys military doctors to support emergency rooms amid a strike by young doctors, aiming to alleviate staffing shortages and ensure essential healthcare services remain available.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled parts of the nation’s climate goals unconstitutional in a youth-led case, stating the government’s limited targets violate citizens’ basic rights.
South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with Seoul and Busan breaking records for consecutive tropical nights as temperatures remain above 25°C overnight.
South Korea is considering new EV safety regulations after a major underground garage fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EV, aiming to enhance transparency and prevent future incidents.