Tag: South Korea

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested Over Stock Manipulation, Bribery, and Election Interference Allegations

Prosecutors argued Kim posed a significant risk of evidence tampering, while her lawyers claimed she had been cooperative and was dealing with health problems.

August 13, 2025

South Korea: Standoff at Presidential Residence as Investigators Attempt to Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Police issued warnings via loudspeakers, cautioning that resistance to the execution of warrants could result in arrests.

January 15, 2025

South Korean authorities arrive at presidential residence to arrest impeached Yoon

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) has until Monday to execute the arrest warrant approved by a Seoul Court.

January 3, 2025

World leaders extend condolences after tragic plane crash in South Korea claims over 170 lives

In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden expressed his grief over the accident and pledged support to South Korea.

December 30, 2024

‘Deeply saddened by tragic airplane crash’: Jaishankar offers condolences to South Korea

Earlier, the South Korean authorities confirmed that 179 people were killed and two people were rescued out of 181 aboard.

December 30, 2024

Atleast 28 dead as passenger plane crashes in South Korea

Authorities reported that the 28 fatalities were located in the tail section of the aircraft, and the death toll is expected to rise.

December 29, 2024

South Korea arrests former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun as prosecutors investigate his role in martial law imposition

They need to apply for a court warrant within two days to formally arrest the suspect.

December 8, 2024

South Korean President Yoon lifts martial law after major backlash

Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea confirmed that troops deployed to enforce martial law had returned to their bases, signalling a return to normalcy.

December 4, 2024

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts of US, South Korea, Japan and Italy during G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani.

November 27, 2024

Russia alone responsible for S Korea, US, Japan’s security concerns on N Korea’s troops joining Russia: US

Miller expressed the US's concerns over it as well as Russia's broader efforts to bolster its forces amid the ongoing conflict.

November 26, 2024