People of South Korea

South Korea sentences ex-president to five years

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President in Insurrection Case

South Korea’s prosecutors are seeking the harshest penalty—death—for the nation’s disgraced former President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration in late 2024, after which he was...

· 23h

South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Faces First Court Ruling Over Martial Law

· 6h · on MSN

South Korean former president sentenced to 5 years in prison over martial law

· 19h

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison for obstruction

A South Korean court on Friday found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant related to his marial law declaration in December 2024, live broa...

· 19h

South Korea ex-president Yoon in court for verdict over failed martial law bid

· 18h

South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law

Time

Filial Pity: Is South Korea Doing Enough to Stop Elderly Suicides?

The Korea Suicide Prevention Center has a message for the people of South Korea: “Life is precious! We can protect it.” The slogan, displayed in pamphlets, placards and on its website, is meant to encourage people to seek help if they are feeling suicidal.

The Diplomat

South Korea’s Fractured Democracy: One Year After Martial Law

Legislators with the Democratic Party hold up banners demanding Yoon Suk-yeol’s resignation outside the National Assembly on Dec. 4, 2024, the day after Yoon’s shocking declaration of martial law. Credit: Screenshot/ Democratic Party of Korea In March ...

Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

People 65 or older now make up more than 21% of Korea's population

People aged 65 or older now account for more than 21 percent of Korea’s population, officially marking the onset of a super-aged society. They also make up the largest share among single-person households.