Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon-hee has been arrested on charges of fraud and bribery. The arrest followed the approval of a warrant by a Seoul court, particularly in connection with the Dior bag scandal.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested for the second time for attempting to impose martial law. The court issued an arrest warrant due to concerns about evidence destruction, charging him with five offenses.
South Korea's special prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol. He is accused of inciting rebellion, abuse of power, and obstruction of justice.
A South Korean court has rejected a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is under investigation for imposing martial law in December 2024. Yoon has agreed to appear before the special prosecutor on June 28.
Lee Jae-myung was sworn in and pledged to unite the nation, revitalize the economy and pursue pragmatic diplomacy. He stressed the need for strong deterrence against North Korean threats.
In South Korea, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is leading the presidential race after more than 55% of ballots were counted. The elections took place after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
According to exit polls, Lee Jae-myung received 51. 7% of the vote, ahead of Kim Moon-soo. The elections were among the most tense due to economic difficulties and instability.
Presidential elections are taking place in South Korea. Experts believe that systemic support for Ukraine will not change, and no major breakthroughs in cooperation should be expected.
South Korea sees record election turnout amid geopolitical tensions. Leaders debate relations with the US, China and the threat from North Korea.
Han Duck-soo intends to run for President of South Korea in the elections on June 3, 2025. The new acting president may be Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be tried on charges of insurrection. He faces life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, will announce his candidacy for President of South Korea on April 13. The election will take place on June 3 after the impeachment of former leader Yoon Suk-yeol.
The South Korean government plans to hold presidential elections on June 3 after the removal of Yoon Suk-yeol. Candidate registration will last until May 11, and the campaign will start on May 12.
The Constitutional Court of South Korea has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol over the declaration of martial law. Snap elections must be held in the country within 60 days.
Seoul is preparing for economic challenges after the US announced new tariffs. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed to support the affected industries and intensify negotiations with Washington.
The Constitutional Court of South Korea rejected the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president. This happened against the backdrop of a political crisis and anticipation of a decision regarding the impeachment of President Yoon.
The US has designated South Korea as a "sensitive" country. Seoul has expressed concern and is in talks with Washington.
The South Korean government is calling on citizens to remain calm ahead of the Constitutional Court's expected verdict on the president's impeachment. Authorities have mobilized significant security forces in downtown Seoul.
