Trump plans to attend APEC summit in South Korea this October. Possible meetings with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un under discussion. Focus on boosting US economic investments and trade cooperation. US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, according to insiders in his … Read more
The Jeju Air Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737-800 crash in Muan County on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of 179 people, marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea’s history. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the incident occurred during a year that saw several significant aviation accidents worldwide. Here are some of the biggest aviation accidents … Read more
South Korea requests an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law and insurrection charges. Yoon’s martial law declaration triggered a major political crisis, with clashes in the National Assembly. The Constitutional Court is set to decide Yoon’s fate after his impeachment, with proceedings ongoing. South Korean authorities have requested an arrest … Read more
South Korea orders emergency safety review after Jeju Air crash kills 179. Acting President Choi expresses sorrow and calls for prompt investigation. Another Jeju Air flight returns to Seoul due to landing-gear issue on Monday. South Korea’s acting leader has ordered an emergency safety review of the country’s entire airline industry following … Read more
Federal Government Expresses Sympathy for South Korea Tragic Crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Cause: The Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport. Casualties: Out of 181 passengers and crew, 179 died, with only two survivors. Nigeria Offers Condolences On Sunday, Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Government … Read more
South Korea’s suspended president allegedly ordered military to use force to remove lawmakers during martial law vote. Impeachment proceedings are ongoing as prosecutors investigate Yoon Suk Yeol’s actions during the December 3 incident. Former defence minister indicted for allegedly helping carry out military orders to block National Assembly and arrest officials. Prosecutors have charged South … Read more
Jeju Air flight crashes at Muan Airport, killing at least 85 people. Rescue efforts continue, with only two survivors found so far. Tragedy prompts concerns over aviation safety and emergency response. At least 85 people have died after a passenger plane caught fire following a runway accident at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, the National … Read more
South Korean Team Installs Modern Rice Mills in Bayelsa A South Korean technical team has installed advanced rice processing mills in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The mills have a capacity to process 40 metric tonnes of rice paddies daily. This initiative strengthens the bilateral relationship between Bayelsa and South Korea. A delegation from South Korea recently … Read more
South Korea in Political Turmoil Weeks After Sacking the substantive President Lawmakers Impeach Acting president. Marital Laws Genesis of the problem In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, citing his alleged involvement in an insurrection following the controversial declaration of martial law … Read more
Ukrainian forces capture first North Korean prisoner of war since Pyongyang sent troops to support Russia. Photo of wounded soldier circulates, confirming North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been deployed to assist Russia in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean soldier … Read more
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defies two separate summons for questioning over his martial law declaration and alleged abuse of power. Yoon, suspended since December 14, faces the possibility of removal from office, with the Constitutional Court set to deliberate on his impeachment. His brief declaration of martial law in December 2024 sparked a … Read more
Russia’s nuclear company, Rosatom, is selling its shares in uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan to Chinese companies, highlighting China’s increasing influence in Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s main uranium company. Kazatomprom, announced the news on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, which shares borders with Russia and China, is home to the world’s largest uranium reserves. According to the company, Uranium … Read more
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has initiated trial proceedings to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law and sparking nationwide political turmoil. Yoon’s impeachment was approved by MPs last Saturday, following mass protests demanding his resignation. The court has six months to decide whether to remove Yoon from … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
The House of Representatives is working to strengthen Nigeria-South Korea relations, according to Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, the newly appointed Chairman of the Nigeria-South Korea Friendship Group Committee. Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo announced plans to meet with the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria next week to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. He also called for a peaceful resolution … Read more
Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his controversial decision to declare martial law last week, asserting that it was a necessary move to protect the nation’s democracy. In a surprise televised address on Thursday, Yoon explained that the declaration was a legal action taken to “prevent the collapse” of democracy and counter … Read more
Police conducted a raid on the presidential office a week after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law. Reports indicate that Yoon was not present during the raid. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants … Read more
North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, likening the move to a military coup and accusing him of pursuing a “fascist dictatorship.” Yoon made the surprising declaration last week, alleging that North Korea sympathizers were attempting to destabilize his government. His political future remains uncertain, … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been barred from leaving the country, the Ministry of Justice announced on Monday, following a tumultuous week in which he briefly imposed martial law, plunging the nation into political chaos. On December 3, Yoon deployed special forces and helicopters to parliament under martial law orders. However, lawmakers swiftly … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after a parliamentary vote to remove him from office failed amid dramatic scenes in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the reprieve, members of his own party, the People Power Party (PPP), have called for his resignation, deepening the political crisis. The … Read more