20 h. ago South Korean court removes Yoon from office, ending political deadlock

An election to replace Yoon, who also faces a criminal trial on charges of insurrection, will be held within 60 days.

Events

20 h. ago South Korea’s democracy shows ‘remarkable resilience’ as Yoon ousted by court

The ruling ends a divisive political chapter and paves the way for a presidential race that could stretch the nation’s social fabric.

Events

3 d. ago South Korea’s impeached president to learn his fate on Friday

If the Constitutional Court removes Yoon Suk-yeol from office, a fresh presidential election must be held within two months.

Politics

7 d. ago South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female employees for wildfire woes

Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.

Events

1 week ago How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?

How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?  Travel And Tour World

Politics

2 w. ago South Korean first lady blasted security for not firing guns during Yoon’s arrest

Kim Keon-hee also reportedly told officers she ‘felt like shooting opposition chief Lee Jae-myung and taking her own life’.

Events

2 w. ago South Korean county faces backlash over plan to attract Myanmar refugees amid population crisis

The proposal to bring in 40 refugees has raised welfare concerns among Yeongyang residents, who question the government’s priority on helping locals.

Events

2 w. ago Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth

The South Korean firm has been suffering from weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters after falling behind rivals.

Economics

2 w. ago Vietnamese woman gives birth in South Korean ambulance as medical crisis persists

South Korea is facing a 13-month-long medical crisis after doctors walked out over a plan to increase admission quotas at medical schools.

Events

3 w. ago South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Yeongyang County hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.

Events

3 w. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over government quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

Politics

3 w. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

Events

3 w. ago South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Events

3 w. ago As South Korea’s Yoon walks free, his presidency hangs by a thread

Legal experts warn that Yoon’s release from detention is unlikely to shield him from the Constitutional Court’s decision on his removal.

Politics

4 w. ago Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?

Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?  Travel And Tour World

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4 w. ago South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon Suk

Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

Politics