South Korea
South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law decision amid growing political turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is standing firm on his decision to declare martial law in response to what he described as the opposition's "reckless impeachment actions."
South Korea’s opposition initiates impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol
On the back of his failed attempt to impose martial law in South Korea late on December 3 an impeachment motion has now been launched against the president.
South Korean Cabinet in mass resignation offer
In the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s unexpected declaration of martial law late on December 3, his entire Cabinet and senior aides have now offered to step down.
MOSCOW BLOG: Three of US’ key regional allies are in turmoil
Three of the US military outposts in key regions of the world are either under attack or in chaos. Israel in the Middle East, Ukraine in Europe and now South Korea in East Asia are all in turmoil thanks to the rise of geopolitical tensions.
Impeachment a looming possibility for Korea’s President Yoon
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting pressure from the nation’s main opposition, the Democratic Party of Korea, with demands for impeachment or even charges of treason after his brief attempt to impose martial law.
UN plastic pollution talks collapse as volume of waste escalates
The failure of recent global talks in Busan, South Korea, to produce a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution, has underscored the complexities and challenges of addressing one of the planet’s most pressing environmental and climate issues.
South Korea’s won slides as martial law crisis sparks market turmoil
South Korea’s financial markets have been shaken by political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law, sending the local currency and stock prices into a tailspin
South Korean president declares martial law, cancels it, now faces impeachment
Millions of South Koreans are today, December 4, waking to news that martial law was declared then cancelled while they were asleep.
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UPDATED: South Korean President Yoon approves lifting martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, marking the first time in 44 years that the country has come under military rule.
South Korea declares martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, has declared a state of martial law in the East Asian country
UN talks start in South Korea on plastics pollution as waste chokes planet
A highly anticipated week of UN talks on plastic pollution has started in Busan, South Korea. The summit is officially called the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee discussions.
INTERVIEW: Black & Veatch well-positioned for growth through energy transition
Global engineering, procurement and construction firm Black & Veatch is well-positioned both in the LNG space and across the broader energy sector to capitalise on the energy transition and ensure the company’s continued growth.
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Display unveils groundbreaking 50% stretchable screen: a game-changer for fashion and mobility
LG Display has unveiled a pioneering stretchable screen that can expand by up to 50% of its original size, a first in the industry