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’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
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
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
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 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
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
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
A Halloween crush has killed at least 120 people and injured 100 in South Korea. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 120 people have died in a crush among huge Halloween crowds in a popular nightlife area of Seoul, South Korea’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Father Who Made Daughter’s Abuser Dig His Own Grave, Kill … Read more