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What you need to know about the attempt to arrest South Korea's Yoon

Lawyers of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) probing his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3 are at odds over whether the CIO has the authority to arrest and pursue criminal charges against him.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound

A standoff between rival government forces outside the presidential compound in South Korea is a startling development, even for observers used to the country’s famously rough and tumble politics.

The Washington Post on MSN · 59m

Strength of South Korea democracy tested as president defies arrest

Protesters have thronged the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, where officials trying to arrest him were blocked by security guards.

North Korea tests mid-range missile

Yahoo · 5h

South Korea's military says North Korea fired missile into eastern sea

North Korea on Monday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, South Korea’s military said, extending its heightened weapons testing activities into 2025 weeks before Donald Trump returns as U.

UPI News on MSN · 2h

North Korea launches ballistic missile as Blinken arrives in Seoul

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul amid a political crisis in the country.

Reuters on MSN · 5h

North Korea tests mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul on Monday was a reminder of the need to deepen Washington's cooperation with South Korea and Japan to deter an emboldened Pyongyang.

South Korea, Blinken

Reuters · 3h

Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process

South Korean investigators will seek an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as the visiting US Secretary of State reaffirmed confidence in the key Asian ally's handling of the political turmoil.

Bloomberg on MSN · 7h

Blinken Says Confident in South Korea’s Acting Leadership

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence in South Korea’s acting leader as the two nations reaffirmed their security alliance in the face of the ongoing challenges posed by North Korea at a time when Seoul is struggling to restore political stability.

K-VIBE on MSN · 9h

S. Korean acting president meets Blinken

S. Korean acting president meets Blinken South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the government complex in Seoul on Jan. 6, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips,

In South Korea, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges Facing Democracies

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and ...

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South Korean anti-corruption agency and police debate tougher measures to detain impeached president

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials will likely seek a new court warrant to extend the window for ...

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Xiaomi launches Korean subsidiary, plans store in Seoul

Xiaomi has launched a Korean subsidiary, set to unveil affordable products including smartphones and smart devices on Jan. 15 ...

South Korea’s Political Drama Plays Out in a Day of Dueling Protests

A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets ...

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A fire at Namyangju's clothing store...One time, the first phase of the response was issued.

A fire broke out in a three-story clothing warehouse building in Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, at around 9 p.m.

Viral Video: Social media influencer moves to Seoul; netizens react, ’beautiful new beginning’

Poonam Naruka, a vlogger with 5 million YouTube subscribers, recently moved from Gwangju to Seoul. Fans celebrated her journey, recalling her past content and congratulating her on winning a Global ...

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Crowds brave snow in Seoul to rally for, against impeached president

Thousands braved snow and rain in Seoul on Sunday (January 5) to rally for and against arresting impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korea's political crisis appeared to head toward another ...

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Heavy snow blankets South Korea's wider Seoul, eastern region

Thick snow hit South Korea's wider Seoul area and the eastern region of Gangwon on Sunday, prompting authorities to raise the weather alert and brace for possible disruptions, officials said, but no ...

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