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South Korean democracy was nearly toppled by its president. It was saved by its people

Despite scandal after scandal, Koreans have shown their solidarity with one another, and the resilience of their institutions, says Youngmi Kim, director of the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies

The Guardian - UK

South Korea's Impeached President Denies Ordering Military Action

South Korea's impeached president faces allegations of ordering military to remove lawmakers, sparking political turmoil and deepening divisions in the cou...

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South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol denies ordering troops to ‘drag out’ lawmakers

Impeached president appears in constitutional court following last month’s short-lived martial law order

The Guardian - UK

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South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrest

South Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as he appeared for the first time before the Constitutional Court that will determine his fate

The Independent UK

South Korean president who declared martial law claims he ‘believes in liberal democracy’

Yoon issues first public remarks at constitutional court hearing into whether he should be stripped of office

The Independent UK

This K-pop band just made US Billboard history. Here’s how Stray Kids conquered the music world

A South Korean boy band you’ve probably never heard of recently made history by becoming the first act to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with each of its first six album chart entries. You read that right – the American Billboard charts.

The Conversation

S.Korea's Suspended President To Attend Impeachment Hearing

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for the first time Tuesday at the Constitutional Court, his lawyer said, for hearings that will decide whether to remove him from office.

International Business Times

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Has South Korea just witnessed its own January 6 moment?

Protesters who stormed a Seoul court at the weekend may not have worn animal skins, but the similarities are striking

The Guardian - UK

The New Hyundai Palisade's Engine Sits Way Low

When Hyundai revealed the new Palisade in South Korea at the end of last year, there was one glaring omission. The second-generation model lost the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V-6 of its predecessor. Well, at least that's the case in the domestic market. The fullsize SUV hasn't been introduced elsewhere, so…

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Mug Shot, Solitary Cell For South Korea's President Yoon

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison officer said Monday.

International Business Times

Korea Zinc wants to be a ‘U.S.-friendly' producer of metals used in EVs and green energy. The chairman just needs to survive a nasty takeover battle first

Korea Zinc's takeover battle with Young Poong and MBK Partners has been a "taxing" and "soul-searching" experience, says chairman Yun B. Choi.

Fortune

Yoon supporters break into South Korean court after president’s detention extended

Nearly 40 people treated for injuries as 46 arrested for violence

The Independent UK

South Korea's impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riot

South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been formally arrested, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul

The Independent UK

Protesters Storm S. Korea Court After President's Detention Extended

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.

International Business Times

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Korea’s economy looks like it’s shrugging off Yoon’s impeachment crisis. Don’t be fooled

War, weak growth, and policy uncertainty around Trump’s return already threaten the Korean economy. An extended political crisis will make things worse.

International Business Times

South Korea Court To Decide On Extending President's Detention

A South Korean court will weigh Saturday whether to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after investigators arrested him over a failed martial law bid.

The Independent UK

Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to plead against his arrest

Lawyers for South Korea’s impeached president say he will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court to oppose a formal arrest over last month’s imposition of martial law

The Independent UK

South Korean investigators seek to extend president Yoon’s detention as he refuses questioning

Yoon Suk Yeol says jail cell where he is being held is ‘a little uncomfortable’ but he is doing well

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Three Koreans sentenced for murder near Pattaya

A court in South Korea has handed down jail terms to three men charged for brutally murdering their compatriot near Pattaya last year.

The Independent UK

What lies ahead for South Korea's impeached president as investigators push for his arrest?

Law enforcement authorities are seeking to formally arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is spending his third day at a detention center after his lawyers failed in a last-minute attempt to secure his release

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning as authorities seek longer detention

Anticorruption agency says it will ask court to extend impeached president’s detention by up to 20 days.

International Business Times

North Korea Warns Of Stronger Action Over South's Drills With US, Japan

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".

International Business Times

South Korea's Yoon Refuses Questioning Again As Warrant Deadline Nears

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday again refused investigatgors' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline on his detention neared.