South Korean court approves new arrest of ex-president Yoon over martial law decree

Open this photo in gallery:Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Yoon was ousted in April after the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment.Kim Hong-Ji/The Associated Press A South Korean court early Thursday approved the new arrest of...

South Korean Court Approves New Arrest of Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Charges

A South Korean court, early Thursday, approved a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges linked to his brief but controversial imposition of martial law last December. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of a...

South Korea puts brakes on follow-on Apache acquisition: Reports

An AH-64E Apache Guardian assigned to Charlie Company, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, flies into a firing position during a combined arms rehearsal at Rodriguez...

‘We could have a future’: South Korean car manufacturer eyes Hopewell for potential site

HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - The city of Hopewell is in the race to be the new site for a South Korean car manufacturer. Global Auto Tech is eyeing a former ethanol plant on South 6th Street to set up shop, but other locations in Maryland and West...

South Korean ex-President rearrested for coup attempt

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was rearrested on Wednesday on insurrection charges. Yoon attempted to impose martial law on the country in December. If found guilty, Yoon could face lifetime imprisonment or execution. Yoon faces five...

South Korea court orders new arrest for ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court has approved a fresh arrest warrant for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in custody, days after special investigators renewed efforts to detain him over his failed martial law bid. Yoon was released from...

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

9 July 2025, 21:50 Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, centerm arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via...

South Korean court approves the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over December's martial law decree

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean court approves the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over December's martial law decree. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

South Korean president detained again over martial law charges

South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk-yeol has been detained for a second time over his declaration of martial law. Yoon is being held in a solitary cell as investigators widen their insurrection probe. The latest arrest warrant was...

South Korea’s former president faces new arrest over martial law decree

A South Korean court early Thursday approved the new arrest of former president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial law in December, accepting a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying...

Ex-South Korean leader Yoon in custody for second time

Seoul, July 10, (dpa/GNA) – Former South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is in custody after a new arrest warrant was issued over his bid to enforce martial law. A court in Seoul granted the request of the special prosecutor’s office, according...

3 in 4 South Korean adults don’t exercise enough, data shows

SEOUL - Only about one in four South Korean adults engage in enough physical activity to meet recommended health standards, making the country one of the most physically inactive populations in the world, according to government data released on...

South Korea reassigns all carrier spectrum, including for 3G

In sum – what to know: Spectrum reassigned – South Korea will reallocate all 370 MHz of mobile spectrum, including legacy 3G bands, to existing operators to preserve service continuity. 3G remains for now – No telco has yet requested a shutdown of...

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was formally stripped of office in April after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers

South Korea to reclassify crypto firms as startups eligible for tax cuts and other benefits

South Korea’s startup ministry proposed a new law revision that would allow crypto firms to register as venture companies. This reclassification would grant them tax reductions and other benefits. According to a notice published on July 9, the...

South Korea ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as court grants warrant

Yoon attended the court hearing on Wednesday on the detention warrant, wearing a dark navy suit and a red tie, but did not answer questions from reporters. His lawyers have denied the allegations against him and called the detention request an...

One of the world’s best battle tanks doesn’t come from the US — Poland turns to tiny South Korea, buys 180

Poland is buying tanks from South Korea: A massive $6 billion military move to deter Russia- Poland is buying tanks from South Korea at a record-breaking scale, signaling its readiness to confront any future threat from Russia. On July 2, Warsaw...

South Korea expands crypto tax net

The South Korean government is closing loopholes in its tax laws and revising certain restrictions so its cryptocurrency sector can continue to develop. With the elevation of cryptocurrency status since Lee Jae-myung won the South Korean election,...

South Korea: Court Hearing On Potential Arrest Warrant For Ex-President Yoon Ends After Nearly Seven Hours

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 9 (IANS) A South Korean court hearing on whether to issue an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges related to his failed attempt to impose martial law ended Wednesday after nearly seven hours.The...

South Korea’s New Government and Defense Policy Is Taking Shape

In early June, Lee Jae-myung — the Democratic Party’s candidate — won South Korea’s presidential elections. He took office after several months of political turbulence that followed President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law....