South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following an hours-long standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced on Friday that it was forced to halt its efforts to detain Yoon over
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South Korean court Issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has made history by issuing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities have sought to arrest a sitting president. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on December 31, 2024, following a request from the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which
179 feared dead in worst South Korean plane crash in decades
A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in at least 179 fatalities, according to the country's fire service. The aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, was carrying 181 individuals, including 175 passengers and six crew members, returning from Bangkok, Thailand. So far only two crew
Prosecutors say suspended South Korean President Yoon ordered use of force
South Korean prosecutors have accused suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol of authorizing the military to use force, including potentially firing weapons, to enter parliament during his failed attempt to impose martial law. This allegation comes from a report shared with the media, detailing Yoon's actions during the political turmoil that
Parliament votes to impeach South Korea’s acting President Han Duck
South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo, just two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. A total of 192 lawmakers supported the impeachment, surpassing the 151 votes required for it to pass. Han Duck-soo, who assumed the presidency following Yoon's impeachment due to his
Raila defends Adani Deal, emphasizes need for private investment
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed unwavering support for the controversial multibillion-dollar deal with the Indian conglomerate Adani Group, asserting that he has no regrets about backing the partnership. In an exclusive interview with Citizen TV, Odinga highlighted the importance of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in driving development across Kenya.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and previously as finance minister, was a pivotal figure in India's economic reforms. His health had deteriorated recently, leading to hospitalization in Delhi. Tributes
North Korea reinforces military support for Russia
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) – North Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy more troops and military equipment to Russia in support of its ongoing war against Ukraine, according to South Korea's military. This assessment follows intelligence indicating that North Korea has already sent thousands of soldiers, with casualties estimated at
Impeachment threat looms over acting South Korean President
South Korea’s main opposition party has threatened to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo if he does not enact a law to initiate a special counsel investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial attempt to impose martial law. Han, who stepped in after Yoon’s suspension following his impeachment on December 14,
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over Martial Law attempt
SEOUL — In a historic move, South Korea's National Assembly has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his recent attempt to impose martial law, marking the first such measure in over four decades. The impeachment vote passed with a significant majority of 204 to 85 in the 300-member assembly, with