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An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stable

An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stable

2024-12-11 03:10

N Korea mocks 'dictator' Yoon's 'insane' martial law attempt

Pyongyang has responded to the political turmoil in South Korea for the first time.

2024-12-11 03:24

South Korea: Police search President Yoon's office

The search of president Yoon Suk Yeol's office came ahead of a second attempt to impeach him. Meanwhile, former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in custody.

2024-12-11 03:11

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Data, Eyes On China

Markets diverged on Wednesday ahead of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week, while traders were also keeping tabs on Beijing hoping for more economic support measures. Seoul extended Tuesday’s …

2024-12-11 02:57

South Korea ex-defence minister tries to take his own life over failed martial law

South Korea's former defence minister has tried to take his own life while being held in detention over his role in the failed imposition of martial law, officials have said.

2024-12-11 03:00

South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law

South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law

2024-12-11 02:36

Yonhap news agency says police are searching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office

Yonhap news agency says police are searching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office

2024-12-11 02:46

North Korea state media says South Korea 'in chaos' after martial law

SEOUL: South Korea is in "chaos" after President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law, North Korean state media said on Wednesday (Dec 11) in its first comments on the political upheaval.

2024-12-11 02:54

South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future - The New York Times

South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s FutureThe New York Times South Korea’s ex-defence minister, police officials detained over martial lawSouth China Morning Post South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed mart…

2024-12-11 02:52

South Korea’s ex-defence chief, police heads arrested

Developments comes as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

2024-12-11 02:47