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South Korean court approves new arrest of ex-President Yoon over martial law decree

July 10, 2025 9:47 am

The arrest warrant issued by the Seoul Central District Court sent Yoon back to a detention center near the capital, four months after his release in March.

South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'

June 04, 2025 10:33 am

Lee's decisive victory in snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia's fourth-largest economy, after backlash against a botched attempt at military rule brought down Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korea votes for new president after months of turmoil triggered by Yoon's martial law

June 03, 2025 5:51 am

As per pre-election polls, Yoon’s liberal opposition member Lee Jae-myung seems ahead on the path to victory, riding on deep anti-incumbency against the conservatives over the short-lived martial law.

South Korea’s presidential candidates to face off in first televised debate ahead of election

May 18, 2025 12:27 pm

The debate is expected to center on the economy, which has become a top election issue as Asia’s fourth-largest economy contracted in the first quarter.

South Korea's acting leader Han set to resign to run for presidential election

May 01, 2025 6:58 am

After Han announces his resignation, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok could fill in as the acting president until an election takes place, as required by the Constitution.

Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know

April 15, 2025 7:05 am

Yoon's decision to declare military rule and send troops to Seoul streets in December made him the country's first president to be indicted while in office.

South Korea's ousted leader Yoon due in court as criminal trial starts

April 14, 2025 6:08 am

Yoon, who has denied all charges against him, is due to attend the trial at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday at 10 am as required by law for a defendant in a criminal trial.

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung opens presidential bid following Yoon's ouster

April 10, 2025 12:19 pm

Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led the liberal Democratic Party’s campaign to oust the former president over his December declaration of martial law.

South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3 amid Yoon's removal over martial law

April 08, 2025 9:13 am

South Korea presidential election News: Yoon was first impeached by South Korea’s parliament and later on removed by the Constitutional Court last week for violating his official duty by implementing the martial law.

South Korea cabinet to decide on June 3 presidential election date amid Yoon's removal

April 07, 2025 11:03 am

South Korea presidential election News: Yoon was removed by the Constitutional Court on grounds of having violated his official duty by issuing the martial law decree on December 3 and mobilising troops to halt parliamentary proceedings.