Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea punishes former president who thought he could unravel democracy
World
February 23, 2026
South Korea punishes former president who thought he could unravel democracy
It took just 11 days for South Korean lawmakers to impeach former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial…
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
World
February 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
Seoul, South Korea — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a…
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
World
February 25, 2025
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a string of legal battles as the suspended…
Protesters storm South Korean court after it extends President Yoon’s detention
World
January 19, 2025
Protesters storm South Korean court after it extends President Yoon’s detention
Seoul, South Korea Reuters — Hundreds of supporters of South Korea’s arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building…
South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
World
January 15, 2025
South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for questioning, according to the country’s…
‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama
World
January 8, 2025
‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Crowds of people wrapped up against the bitter January cold clutch signs emblazoned with the…
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
World
December 31, 2024
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul CNN — A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the embattled…
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
World
December 14, 2024
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in an extraordinary…
South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout
World
December 11, 2024
South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while…
South Korea bans president from traveling overseas as insurrection probe widens
World
December 9, 2024
South Korea bans president from traveling overseas as insurrection probe widens
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as…