Briefings
Yoon Suk-yeol’s supporters block arrest attempt in standoff with law enforcement
Protesters rally outside impeached president’s residence as court-ordered arrest warrant nears execution deadlin
South Korea launches new law to shield businesses from trade shocks
Expanded eligibility and forward-looking programs aim to protect industries from digital and supply chain shifts
South Korea’s acting president appoints justices as Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest
Choi Sang-mok appoints justices as Yoon’s legal battle escalates and presidential security may challenge warrant
South Korean president faces historic arrest warrant over rebellion charges
Investigators accuse Yoon of declaring martial law and ordering illegal actions, sparking legal and political turmoil
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
South Korea’s governance at risk as Han Duck-soo defers judicial appointments
Political standoff escalates as Yoon’s impeachment looms, risking governance paralysis and market instability
Biden signs bill reaffirming US troop presence ahead of Trump administration
Legislation offers Seoul short-term assurance as Trump’s pick for Pentagon policy role hints at possible changes
South Korea’s constitutional showdown erupts as Han Duck-soo faces impeachment
Democratic Party argues removing acting president requires a simple majority, sparking legal and political disputes
Liquidity and reforms lead South Korea’s response to financial jitters
Liquidity and forex reforms aim to calm markets, but inflation risks and a weak won loom over recovery efforts
South Korea’s satellite launch strengthens defense and export capabilities
Networked SAR satellites offer round-the-clock surveillance and boost the appeal of Seoul’s defense products