South Korean President Yoon impeached. What happens to all the perks?
Presidential benefits to be stripped in event of confirmed impeachment or insurrection conviction, while civil servant pension to be untouched.
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Ukrainian military releases image of North Korean troops allegedly killed in Kursk: report
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia could extend its deployment of North Koreans to other parts of the front line.
Han Dong-hoon steps down as leader of South Korea’s ruling party
Mr. Han says he does not regret calling for PPP lawmakers to vote in favour of Mr. Yoon's impeachment.
Safe, orderly protests highlight Korea’s mature democracy
The protests demanding the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye, which took place from late 2016 into early 2017, saw millions of participants calling for Park’s ouster…
Satire on the streets: Koreans turn crisis into festival of resistance
South Korea is in the midst of a political firestorm, but you might not know it from the colorful, absurd and downright hilarious flags waving in the streets.
Turning point: a people-driven democracy in action
And what we also saw was a National Assembly reacting and acting just as quickly, with 190 lawmakers placing their country over their parties and their personal safety.
Yoon impeached: Why he staked presidency on martial law gamble
Analysts point Mr. Yoon’s disdain for politics, breakdown of party politics, and flaws in presidential system as key reasons for crisis.
K-pop’s global chart success: True milestone or outdated obsession?
Music critic Lim Hee-yun noted the heightened focus on chart performance seems to stem from a thirst for the longstanding authority the Billboard and UK Singles charts represent,…
Can US$7bil stabilisation fund revive Korean Composite Stock Price Index?
In response to the turbulence in the local stock market, financial policymakers have vowed to provide unlimited liquidity using public funds.
Trump calls North Korea role in Russia’s war ‘complicating’ factor, says he gets along ‘very well’ with Kim
Trump made the remarks in an interview with US magazine TIME published Thursday as he commented on issues related to Russia's war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.