In South Korea, Blinken Affirms 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 ...
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 ...
South Korean turmoil undermines U.S. alliance building in Asia
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits, Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to declare martial law calls into question President Joe ...
NBC News6d
North Korea breaks silence on 'insane' martial law effort in 'dictatorship' South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean state media reported for the first time Wednesday on the political instability in South Korea, focusing on mass protests calling for the ouster of President ...
The weekly geography quiz
GEOQUIZ: To which state would you travel to visit Dry Tortugas National Park? Answer: Florida. The park, which is mostly open water and seven small islands, is about 70 miles west of Key West. It’s ...
NDTV19d
Who Is Kim Keon-Hee, South Korea's First Lady, Known As "Lady Macbeth"
Kim graduated with an arts degree from Kyonggi University. South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon-hee is at the centre of a political storm in what's been a tumultuous time for President Yoon Suk-Yeol ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore19d
South Korea's political turmoil could drag on for months as a stubborn Yoon clings to power
South Korea on Dec 12, 2024. (Photo: The Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS) Analysts said Yoon, a career prosecutor and legal expert, wants to take his chances in court and undermine the ...
The Conversation20d
South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached – here’s what will happen next
SOAS, University of London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. South Korea’s National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday ...
Al Jazeera English21d
Who is Kim Keon-hee, described as South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’?
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee disembark from an aircraft after landing at London Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom in November [File: Henry Nicholls/AFP ...
Christian Science Monitor21d
What South Korea’s impeachment battle means for US security alliance
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...
The Straits Times21d
South Korea court begins review of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
SEOUL – South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Dec 16 began reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec 3 martial law attempt, starting a process to decide if he will be ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore21d
South Korea braces for hit to tourism amid ongoing political turmoil
SEOUL: South Korea’s tourism industry is steeling itself for a slowdown amid an ongoing political crisis that began when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec 3. Authorities expect ...