South Korea Court Upholds Impeachment of Police Chief Cho Ji-ho
South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of police chief Cho Ji-ho on December 18, 2025, confirming his removal over his role in the December 2024 martial law bid.
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S Korea Urges Japan to Honor UNESCO-Backed Commitments at Sado Gold Mine
Seoul calls on Tokyo to fulfill UNESCO-backed commitments to acknowledge forced labor history at Sado Island Gold Mine, after agreeing to the site’s World Heritage listing in July 2024.
Prosecutor: Ex-President Yoon Sought DPRK Aggression to Back December Martial Law
Special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok indicted former President Yoon Suk-yeol and 23 others, alleging he provoked the DPRK into military aggression to justify December 2024 martial law.
South Korea Sees Record Early Voting Surge in Presidential Race
South Korea set a new record as over 17 million voters cast early ballots in the presidential race, marking a significant boost in youth engagement and reshaping election dynamics.
Ex-South Korean PM and Finance Minister Face Overseas Travel Ban Amid Insurrection Probe
South Korean police have barred former PM Han Duck-soo and ex-finance minister Choi Sang-mok from overseas travel amid an insurrection investigation.
S. Korea Moves to Calm Markets After Top Resignations
Acting finance minister Kim Beom-seok vows to shield South Korea’s markets from fallout after prime minister and finance minister resign amid political uncertainty.
South Korea’s Worst Wildfire: 30 Dead and 6,800+ Displaced
South Korea battles its worst wildfire since March 21, 2025, with 30 dead, 40+ injured, and over 6,800 displaced, prompting calls for innovative disaster solutions.
Eight Workers Trapped After Highway Construction Collapse in South Korea
Eight workers are buried after a highway construction site collapse in South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency.
South Korea’s President Yoon Indicted on Insurrection Charge
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol becomes the first incumbent president to be indicted on insurrection charges, accusing him of declaring unconstitutional martial law.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Postpones First Session of Yoon Suk-yeol’s Trial
South Korea’s Constitutional Court adjourns the initial session of Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial due to his absence. The next session is set for Thursday.
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