Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor facing unprecedented arrest
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol struggles to thwart an unprecedented arrest attempt in criminal probe alleging he led an insurrection.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Authorities fail to arrest impeached president
South Korean authorities aborted an attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence due to safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Supporters of South Korea's Yoon adopt 'Stop the Steal', hope Trump will help
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol hope the incoming US president Donald Trump would help their embattled leader.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Yoon's defence team files injunction against detention warrant for impeached president
President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal defence team filed an injunction Tuesday to suspend a detention warrant issued against the impeached president over his failed martial law bid
Wed Jan 01 2025
South Korea's Constitutional Court starts pre-trial hearing for Yoon's impeachment trial
South Korea's constitutional court started the first preparatory hearing Friday for a trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment that was passed by the parliament earlier this month
Fri Dec 27 2024
S. Korea's Parliament votes for appointment of Constitutional Court Justices
South Korea's parliament on Thursday voted for the appointment of three constitutional court justices to fill vacancies on the nine-member bench for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial
Thu Dec 26 2024
S Korean President defies second summons in martial law probe
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday defied a second summons from the anti-corruption body investigating his short-lived imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.
Wed Dec 25 2024
South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order
South Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung calls President Yoon Suk-Yeol's remarks "a declaration of war" against the people.
Fri Dec 13 2024
South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol faces a second impeachment vote in parliament expected on Saturday.
Thu Dec 12 2024
South Korean President Yoon dogged by scandals before botched martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol was already grappling with controversies, including calls for his impeachment.
Sat Dec 07 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
What's at stake in South Korea's election
The election comes nearly two years after conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol won the 2022 presidential election.
Sun Apr 07 2024
S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to almost all COVID-19 restrictions, including mandatory isolation.
Thu May 11 2023
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025