President Yoon Suk Yeol defiant as impeachment momentum grows
Opposition says Mr. Yoon is 'delusional,' while ruling party chief says the President has proven his inability to lead.
South Korea
Foreign Ministers of Japan, South Korea confirm continuing cooperation in 1st phone talks since Martial Law debacle
They both agreed that the importance of the Japan-South Korea relationship would not change under any circumstances.
‘Literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life’: Han Kang
Han is the 121st recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature and only the 18th woman to receive the honor. She is also the second Korean Nobel laureate, following former President…
South Korean President Yoon refuses to resign, defends martial law against ‘monstrous’ opposition
Mr. Yoon defends his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 as an attempt to salvage nation from 'anti-state forces' again.
Dispatch from South Korea
There is an undercurrent of toughness, even confrontation, in the politics of the Republic of Korea.
Joint investigation team on South Korean President Yoon launched
The Korean National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation said it would work together with the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the…
Crypto tax postponed again: Why Korea remains a rare case
The original plan proposed a 22 percent tax on annual crypto income exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,750) starting in January 2022 but has been delayed three times due to political…
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law attempts suicide, official says
During a parliamentary hearing, the commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service said former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun tried to kill himself minutes before his…
Prosecutors tighten grip on South Korea Defence Minister Kim
Kim, summoned by the special prosecution investigation team for questioning on insurrection, abuse of power and other charges, decided to forgo a court hearing on December 10. He…
Economic impact: The Korea Herald
Political uncertainty related to President Yoon fuels volatility in the Korean financial markets.