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South Korean president Yoon's departure sparks political tensions

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to move back to his private residence on Friday after being removed from office. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling that upheld his impeachment, culminating months of constitutional challenges following his controversial attempt to impose martial......

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea’s Leading Presidential Candidate Amid Controversy

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's opposition, is expected to step down this week to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. A former child laborer who became a lawyer, Lee is a popular yet polarizing figure. He leads in the polls with 34% support, far ahead of his competitors. After......

Morocco and South Korea expand ties through major rail deal

In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Chafik Rachadi, Morocco’s ambassador to South Korea, highlighted the deepening economic relations between Rabat and Seoul, underscored by a landmark $1.5 billion agreement between Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) and Hyundai Rotem. Ambassador......

Interim president vows stability following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal

In a decisive response to the recent political upheaval, South Korea’s interim president, Han Duck-soo, pledged on Friday to ensure national stability regarding security and diplomacy. This commitment follows the unanimous decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold the impeachment of former......

South Korea, China, and Japan strengthen regional trade cooperation amid U.S. tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, aiming to boost regional trade amid the looming threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. During the meeting, the three nations' trade ministers agreed to collaborate closely on high-level discussions......

South Korea wildfires leave 28 dead, thousands displaced

A series of wildfires in South Korea, which began last Friday, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people, left many others injured, and scorched approximately 48,000 hectares (118,000 acres) of forest, as reported by Yonhap news agency. After rainfall and cooler temperatures Thursday night, firefighting......

Deadly wildfires in South Korea cause unprecedented damage

At least 24 people have lost their lives in some of the most devastating wildfires in South Korea’s history. The fires, which have spread rapidly, have caused severe destruction and exceeded all previous forecasts. A representative from the Ministry of the Interior confirmed that "24 people......

South Korean court clears opposition leader in election law case

A South Korean appeals court has overturned a previous ruling, declaring main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of breaching election laws, which had posed a potential obstacle to his presidential candidacy. The Seoul High Court's decision, announced on Wednesday, annulled the one-year prison......

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, adding another chapter to the country’s ongoing political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. In a 7-1 ruling, the court’s eight justices dismissed......