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South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over imposition of martial law
World | January 26, 2025 16:43 ISTThe Constitutional Court is separately deliberating whether to formally dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol as president or reinstate him. Yoon was impeached and suspended by the assembly last month.
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Impeached South Korean president to appeal against formal arrest, supporters rally for release
World | January 18, 2025 13:30 ISTYoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president, will appear at a court hearing to appeal against his formal arrest. The investigative agencies have detained Yoon over the imposition of martial law in the country.
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Arrested South Korean President Yeol to be questioned after impeachment
News | January 16, 2025 10:28 ISTImpeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested over insurrection charges related to his martial law declaration. To prevent violence amid protests, he agreed to appear for questioning, following the turmoil sparked by his controversial declaration and impeachment.
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South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol detained amid ongoing martial law probe
World | January 15, 2025 8:24 ISTYoon Suk Yeol ’s impeachment and subsequent detention stem from his declaration of martial law, a move that has drawn widespread criticism and intensified political tensions in the country.
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South Korea says North Korea launched multiple missiles towards eastern waters
World | January 14, 2025 8:55 ISTSouth Korea's joint chiefs of staff said the weapons were fired from a northern inland area and were suspected to be short-range ballistic missiles. It wasn't immediately clear how far the weapon flew.
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He shouted General Kim, tried to detonate grenade: Seoul's shocking revelation of North Korean soldi
World | January 13, 2025 13:09 ISTThe South Korean spy agency has revealed that one of North Korean soldiers who faced a threat to get captured and killed by Ukrainian forces shouted 'General Kim Jong Un” and tried to detonate a hand grenade before getting killed.
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Jeju Air crash | Black boxes failed to record final 4 minutes, pilots warned of bird hit: Officials
World | January 12, 2025 13:05 ISTThe South Korean officials have announced that the black boxes of the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air stopped recording about four minutes before the accident. The plane crashed in South Korea's Muan on December 29, killing 179 people of the total 181 on board.
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South Korea: Another blow to ousted President Yoon, anti-graft agency receives new arrest warrant
World | January 07, 2025 16:14 ISTThe Seoul Western District Court last week had initially issued a warrant to detain Yoon and a separate warrant to search his residence after he defied authorities by refusing to appear for questioning over the December 3 martial law decree.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into eastern sea amid Blinken's presence in Seoul: South Korea
World | January 06, 2025 10:37 ISTNorth Korea has fired at least one missile into the eastern sea while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken undertakes Seoul visit, claims South Korea. However, there's no confirmation about the number of missiles fired and the extent to which it travelled.
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South Korean police asked to detain impeached President Yoon after anti-corruption agency fails
World | January 06, 2025 7:41 ISTThe South Korean anti-corruption agency after failing to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, has asked the police to take over efforts to bring Yoon into custody. The agency is expected to ask for another warrant from the court.
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South Korea: Massive fire engulfs commercial building in Seongnam, several feared trapped
World | January 03, 2025 15:41 ISTThe building, which also has five basement floors, houses underground car parks, sports facilities, and restaurants below ground, while shops and hospitals are located above ground.
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South Korea's anti-corruption agency fails to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol
World | January 03, 2025 10:52 ISTThe anti-corruption agency in South Korea failed to detail the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as the agency had to withdraw investigators after they were blocked from entering Yoon's official residence.
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In pics| Supporters of South Korea's impeached President stage rally against arrest warrant
World | January 03, 2025 9:34 ISTA Seoul court on Tuesday issued a warrant for South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Earlier, he evaded multiple requests to appear for questioning and blocked searches of his office in Seoul.
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South Korea plane crash: Emotional scenes unfold as grieving families visit accident site
World | January 01, 2025 15:41 ISTAll but two of the 181 people aboard the Boeing 737-800 operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air died in Sunday's crash.
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South Korea issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon- What happens next?
News | December 31, 2024 17:09 ISTSouth Korea's anti-corruption agency announced that the Seoul Western District Court has issued a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, along with approval to search his presidential office.
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South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid corruption probe
World | December 31, 2024 8:27 ISTYoon's presidential powers were suspended after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec 14 over his imposition of martial law. The National Assembly voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Yoon's powers were suspended.
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South Korea Plane Crash: Was a bird strike the cause? Ministry of Transport reveals shocking details
News | December 31, 2024 12:27 ISTSouth Korea's Ministry of Transport revealed that a bird strike caused a plane crash on December 29. The pilot declared a 'mayday' and reported the bird strike and a go-around just before the accident. The control tower had warned of "bird activity" shortly before the emergency declaration.
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South Korea's Fiery Plane Crash: 179 dead in deadliest air disaster in 30 Years
News | December 30, 2024 16:56 ISTThe deadliest air disaster in South Korea's history occurred on December 29, claiming the lives of 179 people. The tragic incident took place when a South Korean airliner, 'Jeju Airlines,' made a belly landing and skidded off the runway.
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Will South Korea's impeached President be detained? Authorities seek court warrant
World | December 30, 2024 15:50 ISTThe South Korean authorities seek court warrant against impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol, alleging that the emergency imposed by him amounts to rebellion. However, Yoon's lawyer has challenged the request in the same court.
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Who are the only two survivors of South Korean plane crash?
World | December 30, 2024 14:31 ISTThe jet operated by Jeju Air had 181 passengers and crew. Of those, a total of 179 people perished in the crash and ensuing fire; only two crew members survived, officials said.
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