South Korean investigators seek to arrest president for leading insurrection
Investigators say Yoon Suk Yeol abused his power when he tried to impose martial law last month. He would become the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested.
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Plagued by eerie broadcasts, South Korean border residents hope Trump’s return will ease tensions with the North
North Korea has been broadcasting unbearable sounds for months close to its border with the South, in their latest wave of psychological warfare.
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s return to White House
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, in a provocation just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
North Korea on Tuesday test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested and questioned for hours by investigators in relation to a criminal insurrection probe, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities.
White House's Sullivan Sees Risk of North Korea Exploiting Seoul Political Turmoil
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is a risk North Korea may try to exploit the domestic political turmoil in South Korea and it is in Washington's interest to help resolve the issue, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
Kim Jong-un launches another missile ahead of Donald Trump’s return to White House
North Korea’s second launch event of 2025 - following a ballistic launch last week - comes days ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration on a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr Day
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North Korea launches projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t immediately confirm ...
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North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the short-range ballistic ...
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What lies ahead for South Korea’s impeached president as investigators seek his arrest?
Law enforcement authorities have requested a warrant to formally arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is spending his third day at a detention center after his lawyers failed in a last-minute attempt to secure his release.