Surveys suggested liberal Lee Jae-myung is heavily favored to win Tuesday’s snap election, riding on a wave of public disappointment of Yoon’s martial law debacle in December.
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Han Duck-soo quits as acting president to join South Korea’s snap election race
Han made the announcement during a press briefing at the government complex in Seoul. This ended weeks of speculation about whether he would enter the race, which was triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea: Six injured as student goes on stabbing spree in Cheongju school
A student stabbed and injured six people at a school in South Korea’s Cheongju school on Monday.
South Korea: Five-hour standoff as presidential security blocks police raid in Yoon investigation
The police were trying to raid the presidential office in Seoul as part of an investigation against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and is now facing criminal charges, reports said.
Yoon Suk Yeol: Criminal trial begins for ousted South Korean president over martial law move
According to prosecutors, Yoon had no legal grounds to impose martial law and used it as a way to try and disable state institutions, especially the parliament.
South Korea wildfires: 26 dead, thousands displaced as country battles worst calamity
So far, over 33,000 people have been displaced across the province, and nearly 2,500 homes have been damaged. Rescue efforts continue, and South Koreans are hopeful that the wildfires will soon be under control.
South Korea: Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after constitutional court ruling
Han, a career diplomat who was appointed by Yoon, had attempted to reassure diplomatic partners and stabilize markets, when he served as acting president. A major trigger for the opposition’s push for his impeachment was Han’s refusal to fill three vacancies on the nine-member Constitutional Court bench.
South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop 8 bombs on civilian area during joint drill with US military
The MK-82 bombs released by the KF-16 fighter jets fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damage, the air force said in a statement. The accident happened in Pocheon, a city close to the heavily armed border with North Korea.
South Korea bans downloading DeepSeek’s AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns
South Korea bans downloading DeepSeek’s AI-powered chatbot
South Korea: Impeached President Yoon arrested over failed attempt to impose martial law
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol detained
