South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a public apology to the nation in his first comments since his failed attempt to impose martial law, which triggered political turmoil and sparked calls for his impeachment. “In my role as the ultimate responsible party for state affairs, this declaration of emergency martial law came from my … Read more
Mass Protests Erupt in Seoul On December 4, 2024, thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to voice their outrage against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial attempt to impose martial law. Chanting slogans and waving banners, demonstrators condemned what they viewed as an authoritarian overreach, demanding Yoon’s immediate resignation. President Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration … Read more
Protesters erupted in cheers outside South Korea’s parliament early on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically reversed a decision to impose martial law, which had sparked chaos in Seoul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprise late-night televised address, President Yoon announced the imposition of military rule, citing the need to protect the country … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation with a surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, only to reverse the decision hours later after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The Decree and Its Fallout In an unexpected late-night address, President Yoon announced martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of … Read more
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV announcement on Tuesday. He accused the main opposition party, the Democratic Party, of supporting North Korea and engaging in actions against the state. President Yoon said the opposition’s recent moves, including an attempt to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government … Read more
A controversial American live-streamer, Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as “Johnny Somali,” is facing up to five years in prison in South Korea for causing a public disturbance at a convenience store. The Seoul prosecutors confirmed his indictment, and a departure ban has been imposed, preventing him from leaving the country as authorities investigate further. … Read more
A South Korean court has convicted a man of attempting to dodge mandatory military service by intentionally gaining weight, according to local media reports. The 26-year-old deliberately began binge eating before his draft physical, a judge in Seoul revealed. His obesity classification allowed him to secure a non-combat role at a government agency instead of … Read more
Popular Korean actor Song Jae-Rim, widely recognized for his role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing The Sun, has tragically passed away. According to Korean news reports, Jae-Rim was found dead in his residence in Seoul’s Seongdong district on November 12. He was 39 years old at the time of his death. A two-page note was … Read more
North Korea has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which flew for 86 minutes—the longest recorded flight to date—before landing in waters off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan. The missile was launched at a steep angle, reaching an altitude of 7,000 km (4,350 miles), suggesting it could have covered an even … Read more
A fire in the South Korean city of Bucheon claimed the lives of seven people and left a dozen others injured. The blaze erupted in a nine-story hotel, with the eighth floor believed to be the origin due to an electrical fault. Tragically, two victims died after jumping from windows in a desperate attempt to … Read more
Defence chiefs from the United States, South Korea, and Japan committed to bolstering cooperation against North Korea’s “nuclear and missile threats”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the defence ministers’ summit in Tokyo has marked the first trilateral gathering in 15 years as part of a broader initiative to enhance coordination among the three nations amid … Read more
North Korea tests new missiles amid rising tensions with the U.S. and South Korea. State media reported the tests, showing photos of missile launches. Tensions are high, leading to increased military activities by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that North Korea tests a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a … Read more
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield plans border visit to North Korea. She aims to engage with North Korean defectors in South Korea. The trip follows setbacks in UN sanctions enforcement due to Russia’s veto. Eko hot blog reports that In a bold move, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is gearing up for a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has cried out over the bullying he suffers in the hands of Nigerians over the goal he missed 13 to 14 years ago. Most Nigerian football lovers are finding it difficult to forget the events of June 22, 2010 when Aiyegbeni missed a tap-in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries’ leaders “as early as possible”, after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul. The three-way talks — attended by deputy and assistant ministers from the three countries — were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the G-20 Summit in India has concluded with the Nigerian leader meeting the leaders of some major countries to discuss economic development-related matters. In a statement on Sunday, the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said that the countries, which include Germany, South Korea, and India, have … Read more
The leaders agreed to resume regular visits It comes just as North Korea fired a fourth round of missiles in a week This is the first time a South Korean leader has been invited to Tokyo for such a meeting in 12 years Eko Hot Blog reports that South Korea and Japan’s leaders have held … Read more
NATO Chief Stoltenberg has called for a stronger partnership with Japan. The NATO secretary-general said the security concerns of the Western military alliance and Japan are “closely interconnected”. Stoltenberg said his trip to Tokyo was aimed at strengthening relations between NATO and “our highly valued partner” Japan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NATO Secretary-General Jens … Read more
South Korean officials have lifted an import ban on adult-sized sex dolls. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision comes after years of debate over whether the government was interfering in people’s private lives. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than 2022 Capitol … Read more
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles on Friday, according to South Korean officials, the latest in an unprecedented year of weapons testing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the missiles were fired from Pyongyang’s Sunan area at around 4:32 p.m. local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement Friday. It … Read more