South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face his first major court ruling in a case over the use of martial law powers during large-scale protests in 2023. A Seoul court is expected to decide whether Yoon’s actions to deploy emergency powers to disperse protesters were lawful.
U.S. President Donald Trump was honoured with South Korea’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during his state visit on October 29. The award was presented by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at a ceremony in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty. Ceremony And Symbolism Alongside the medal, Trump was gifted […]
North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully tested new sea-to-surface cruise missiles, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in South Korea. The launches were confirmed by Pyongyang’s state media, which claimed the missiles flew for more than two hours before hitting designated targets in the country’s western waters. Details Of The Launches
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]
The United States has warned that a 25% tariff on key South Korean exports will come into effect on August 1 unless a new trade agreement is reached. The move is part of Washington’s renewed push to renegotiate economic terms with key allies, reigniting trade tensions between the two countries. Seoul Races to Avoid Economic […]















