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Former South Korean president Yoon sentenced to five years in prison

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison after being found guilty of obstruction of justice, marking a dramatic fall for the conservative leader whose presidency ended in crisis. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon, 65, attempted......

South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for aiding the enemy

South Korea’s prosecution has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of aiding the enemy, accusing him of endangering national security by ordering drone operations over North Korean territory during his presidency. According to a statement issued Monday, investigators......

South Korea’s presidential race marred by scandals and fierce rivalries

South Korea’s presidential election has devolved into a heated battle filled with personal attacks and trivial disputes, overshadowing substantive policy discussions. The turmoil followed the controversial removal of former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who faced backlash over his handling......

South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in faces bribery charges

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been formally charged with bribery, according to prosecutors. Moon, who served from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the centre-left Democratic Party, is accused of appointing a former lawmaker to a government-funded nonprofit organization in exchange for his......

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......

South Korea to Hold Presidential Election on June 3

South Korea has scheduled a presidential election for June 3, following the dismissal of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The acting head of state, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, announced that this date was chosen to allow adequate time for political parties to prepare and to ensure the election process......

South Korea’s president Yoon removed from office over martial law decree

In a historic and unanimous decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has removed President Yoon Suk yeol from office, citing his unconstitutional declaration of martial law in December. The ruling came after Yoon was accused of deploying military and police forces to suppress constitutional......

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......