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Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol in South Korea: why has it taken so long and what happens next?

Suspended president faces charges of inciting insurrection – legally separate from impeachment proceedings but likewise resulting from grab for martial law

The Guardian - AU

S. Korea's Yoon: From Rising Star To Historic Arrest

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol rose from star prosecutor to the presidency in just a few years, but after a series of scandals and a bungled martial law decree, he's become the country's first-ever sitting president to be arrested.

International Business Times

South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Bid

Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply with investigators to avoid "bloodshed".

International Business Times

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South Korea's Six Weeks Of Political Chaos

South Korea has endured six weeks of political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and sent soldiers and helicopters to parliament.

International Business Times

South Korea’s President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt

Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.

Al Jazeera

South Korean Officials Attempt Second Detention Of Impeached President

South Korean law enforcement attempts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law imposition, leading to a standoff at his official reside...

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European jitters about Trump 2.0 not shared by much of world, poll finds

Exclusive: Findings suggest ‘weakening of west’ as relations become more transactional, say report’s authors

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Police in standoff with guards at impeached South Korean President Yoon's residence

South Korean law enforcement officials are in a standoff with presidential security forces at impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence in the capital Seoul

The Independent UK

South Korean Authorities Attempt Second Detention Of President Yoon

South Korean authorities intensify efforts to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning after his martial law declaration, triggering political turmoi...

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S. Korea Investigators Arrive In New Attempt To Arrest President Yoon

Two vehicles belonging to South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived outside his official residence early Wednesday as they prepared to execute a new arrest warrant, Yonhap News TV reported.

International Business Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

Latin Times

The future is Oranje: Kluivert arrival underpins Indonesia’s Dutch shift

Replacement of successful South Korean coach with famous former Dutch striker is a gamble that could backfire

The Guardian - UK

Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The Guardian - AU

North Korea fires multiple missiles as Japanese foreign minister visits Seoul

Takeshi Iwaya in South Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with US

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The Independent UK

Suspended South Korean president Yoon fails to attend first hearing in impeachment trial

Hearing at the constitutional court lasted just four minutes in Yoon’s absence

International Business Times

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

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South Korean President's Aide Pleads To Avoid Detention

South Korea in turmoil as authorities seek to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's aide over martial law imposition.

Al Jazeera

North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.

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The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea launched projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year

South Korea’s military says North Korea has test-fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern waters in its second launch event of 2025

International Business Times

Impeachment Trial Of South Korean President Yoon To Begin

The impeachment trial of South Korea's suspended President Yook Suk Yeol begins Tuesday, with the country's Constitutional Court set to weigh whether to strip him of his presidential duties over a failed martial law bid.

Latin Times

Impeached South Korea President Will Receive Salary Increase Despite Arrest Warrant for Alleged Abuse of Power

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea is set to receive an annual pay raise despite being actively suspended after placing the country under martial law.

The Independent UK

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says

The last written notes of a North Korean soldier suggests the troops are being used as bait by Russian forces

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North Korean Soldiers Captured In Ukraine Conflict

North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine face challenges in modern warfare. Concerns over military capabilities and threat to South Korea.

The Independent UK

South Korea extends shutdown of airport where Jeju Air crash killed 179 people

Government plans to upgrade ‘localiser’ structures housing landing guidance systems at airports this year

The Independent UK

South Korea’s president gets a salary hike despite impeachment

Yoon Suk Yeol will earn £12,195 a month in 2025

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