South Korea's impeached leader Yoon hunkers down in Seoul's 'Beverly Hills'
By Hyonhee Shin and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -Behind rows of barbed wire and a small army of personal security, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained holed up in his sprawling hillside villa with his wife,
South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief
South Korea’s acting leader has accepted the resignation of the chief of the presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, as he faced police questioning over how his forces blocked law enforcement efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean Colonel Who Accused President of Whitewash Is Acquitted
The case, involving an inquiry into a marine’s death, had stoked political tensions long before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment last month.
Court reissues warrant for impeached South Korean president, who remains at residence
The effort to detain Yoon came after a South Korean court issued an arrest and search warrant on Dec. 31 over his short-lived imposition of martial law, ABC News confirmed. Yoon has been suspended from his position since Dec. 14.
What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound
For weeks, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has remained in his compound and refused to respond to detention and search warrants.
How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s Leader From Detention
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.
Impeached South Korean President's Lawyers Slam Detention Efforts as Acting Leader Warns of Clash
Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are denouncing efforts to detain him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, while the country’s acting leader expressed concern over
Supporters of South Korea’s embattled President Yoon continue rally outside his residence
The Seoul Western District Court granted the extension Tuesday night after the initial warrant expired Monday.
South Korean leader's security chief warns against violent attempts to arrest Yoon
The security chief of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, under investigation for blocking Yoon's arrest, resigned on Friday and said any further efforts to detain the ex-leader must avoid bloodshed.
South Korean Opposition’s Support Slides as Yoon Defies Arrest
The support rate for South Korea’s main opposition that has been leading the impeachment campaign against President Yoon Suk Yeol dived, as investigators struggle to arrest the embattled leader.
Photo shows snow-covered anti-Yoon protesters, not supporters of the South Korean president
Rival groups of protesters in South Korea braved freezing temperatures in January 2024 to rally over the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon's supporters on social media shared an image of snow-covered rallygoers,
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NOI calls in top cops from greater Seoul area ahead of second attempt to arrest Yoon
The National Office of Investigation (NOI) on Friday summoned the commanders of police investigation teams from the greater ...
Why Blackpink's Jennie Found 'More Freedom' in L.A. as Opposed to Seoul
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Top Japanese diplomat to visit Seoul amid political crisis in South Korea
Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will fly to Seoul for talks with his counterpart on Monday amid an ongoing political ...
South Korean lawmakers seek independent probe as Yoon’s lawyers warn detention may spark ‘civil war’
South Korean opposition parties introduced a bill Thursday calling for an independent investigation into impeached President ...
Winter sports and art for Seoul's coldest weekend yet
Try a figure-skating class, go sledding in Yeouido or explore up-and-coming artists One-day skating classes for all levels ...
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'Goodbye Na Hoon-a!' Final Concert Hits Seoul KSPO Dome in Seoul
This photo, provided by YeSori, shows Na Hoon-a. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- Legendary singer Na ...
Analysis-South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny
Before it suffered the deadliest crash in South Korea's history, budget airline Jeju Air was moving fast: racking up record ...
Seoul shares rise for 5th day on SK hynix, foreign buying
Seoul shares ended higher Thursday, extending their winning streak to a fifth session, aided by SK hynix and foreign buying, ...