Passenger Plane Veers Off Runway at Muan Airport in South Korea
A passenger plane returning from Bangkok veered off the runway and collided with a fence at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members.
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South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok to Assume Acting Presidency
Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance, is set to assume the role of acting president following the impeachment of acting President Han Duck-soo by the National Assembly.
South Korean Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han in Historic Vote
South Korea’s parliament has impeached acting President Han Duck-soo, suspending his duties amid political tensions following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. The nation awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision.
South Korea’s Opposition Party Submits Impeachment Motion Against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
South Korea’s Democratic Party submits an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reporting it to the National Assembly’s plenary session, signaling heightened political tensions.
South Korea’s Democratic Party Moves to Impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo
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.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to Proceed with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment Pretrial Hearing
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.
Explosion at South Korean Military Unit Injures Three Civilians
An explosion at a military unit in Gimhae city, South Korea, injured three civilians on Monday. The cause of the blast remains unknown as authorities investigate.
Amid Political Turmoil, South Korean Pet Shop Owner Shares New Year’s Hopes
Amid political unrest in South Korea, pet shop owner Dongdong shares her hopes for a more united society in 2025 and a personal wish to travel more with her dog.
South Korean Pet Shop Owner Shares Hopeful Wishes for 2025 Amid Political Turmoil
Amid political turmoil disrupting South Korea’s year-end traditions, pet shop owner Dongdong shares her hopeful wishes for 2025 as part of CGTN’s ‘1,001 Wishes for 2025 #Hello2025’ campaign.
South Korean Pet Shop Owner Shares Hope for Unity in 2025 Amid Turmoil
Amid political turmoil in South Korea, pet shop owner Dongdong shares her hopes for a more united and caring society in 2025, wishing to travel more with her dog and find joy in simple pleasures.
Rival Protests Erupt in Seoul Over Suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol
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 Issues Second Summons to Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
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 Korean Court Re-Sends Impeachment Notice to President Yoon
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.
South Korean Prosecutors Issue Second Summons to President Yoon Amid Impeachment
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 President Yoon Faces Second Summons Over Insurrection Charges
South Korean prosecutors have summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning over insurrection charges, following a failed subpoena attempt last week.
South Korea Faces Political Turmoil as President Yoon Suk-yeol Is Impeached
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.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Leader Resigns Following President Yoon’s Impeachment
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, resigns following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
South Korean Constitutional Court Begins Impeachment Hearings for President Yoon Suk-yeol
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.
South Korean President Yoon to Face Questioning in Martial Law Investigation
President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea will be questioned in a martial law investigation, marking a significant moment as authorities examine allegations of military intervention plans.