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South Korea bans Prez from travelling abroad

South Korea bans Prez from travelling abroad

On Saturday, Yoon avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most governing party lawmakers boycotting a parliamentary vote

10 December,2024 08:30 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea: Former defence chief detained over martial law imposition

South Korea: Former defence chief detained over martial law imposition

On Sunday, ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun was taken into custody at a Seoul detention facility after undergoing an investigation by prosecutors, a law enforcement official said

09 December,2024 08:28 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea’s President Yoon safe from impeachment after ruling party boycotts v

South Korea’s President Yoon safe from impeachment after ruling party boycotts v

Impeaching Yoon required support from two-thirds of the National Assembly, or 200 of its 300 members.

08 December,2024 07:58 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea: Ruling party demands suspension of president’s powers

South Korea: Ruling party demands suspension of president’s powers

President Yoon Suk Yeol accused of seeking arrest of political leaders after imposing martial law on Tuesday

07 December,2024 08:34 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea passes impeachment motion against chief state auditor

South Korea passes impeachment motion against chief state auditor

Three top prosecutors to also be relieved of duties after motion against them

06 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korean Prez replaces defence chief as parliament attempts to impeach him

South Korean Prez replaces defence chief as parliament attempts to impeach him

According to the Defense Ministry, Kim stated that "all troops who performed duties related to martial law were acting on my instructions," and that he bears full responsibility

05 December,2024 11:12 AM IST | Seoul | mid-day online correspondent
South Korea: Impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea: Impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol

The impeachment motion filed by opposition parties requires a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly to proceed, along with support from at least six justices of the Constitutional Court for its approval. Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Yong-min indicated that the motion could be voted upon as early as this Friday

04 December,2024 02:41 PM IST | Seoul (South Korea) | mid-day online correspondent
BTS member J-hope's sister Jiwoo coming to India this month!

BTS member J-hope's sister Jiwoo coming to India this month!

BTS member J-hope's elder sister Jiwoo is a popular influencer in South Korea. She is coming to India to launch her skincare brand and fans are super excited

04 December,2024 01:33 PM IST | Delhi
South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order

03 December,2024 10:32 PM IST | Seoul | AP
BTS: Jimin donates 30 million won for this purpose

BTS: Jimin donates 30 million won for this purpose

BTS member Jimin has donated 30 million won for the renovation of homes of vulnerable senior citizens in Busan, his birth city.

02 December,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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