Tag: South Korea
Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?
After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has...
South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns
South Korea’s acting president, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, stepped down on Thursday, a sign that he plans to run to inhabit the role...
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit...
Beijing’s 22 million residents were asked to stay indoors on Saturday, as powerful winds swept across northern China. The winds toppled trees, disrupted...
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean Commando Who Sought to Kill South Korea’s...
Kim Shin-jo, the only captured member of a team of 31 North Korean commandos who came within striking distance of the South Korean...
Reeling From Trump’s Tariffs, South Korea Tries Striking a Delicate Balance
As its trade negotiators rushed to Washington to seek a reprieve from President Donald J. Trump’s blanket tariffs, South Korea on Wednesday announced...
Jubilation in South Korea After President Who Declared Martial Law Is...
For hours, the atmosphere in the streets surrounding South Korea’s Constitutional Court in downtown Seoul had been tense. Dozens had camped out overnight...
Yoon Ejected as South Korean Court Upholds Impeachment
South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled unanimously to remove former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Protesters reacted to the decision, some cheered while others showed...
Seoul Reacts As Impeached President Yoon Is Removed from Office
For hours, the atmosphere in the streets surrounding South Korea’s Constitutional Court in downtown Seoul had been tense. Dozens had camped out overnight...
