Yoon Suk Yeol

Trump spoke of 'raids on churches' before meeting South Korea's Lee Jae-myung. What's the story?

Ahead of his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Donald Trump warned of a 'Purge or Revolution' in Seoul, citing raids on churches and even a military base. The controversy stems from sweeping investigations into former president Yoon Suk Yeol, his wife, and religious organisations accused of corruption and political interference

How a diamond pendant led to South Korea's former first lady's imprisonment

On Tuesday, a Seoul court ordered the arrest of Kim Keon-hee, wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, over charges, including Deutsch Motors stock manipulation, illegal political funding, and accepting luxury gifts such as a $43,000 (Rs 37.68 lakh) pendant. She denies all charges

Why are South Korea's medical students returning to classes after 17 months?

Thousands of South Korean medical students are returning to classes after being on strike for nearly a year-and-a-half. The announcement was made by the Korean Medical Students' Association on Monday. Prime Minister Kim Min-Seok hailed the development as a ‘big step forward’. But what happened? Why did they go on strike? Why did they ultimately call it off?

From poverty to presidency, the rise and rise of South Korea's Lee Jae-myung

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election after Tuesday’s vote in South Korea. The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer once lived in poverty. Now, he will occupy the presidential Blue House

South Korea presidential election: Candidates, big issues, controversies… A complete guide

South Koreans are turning out in record numbers for early voting today in the country's snap presidential election set to take place on 3 June. The election comes in the aftermath of the worst political turmoil in decades. Here's everything you need to know about the South Korean election

FirstUp: JD Vance to visit India with wife Usha Vance and other headlines of the day

US Vice President JD Vance will begin his India visit today, accompanied by his family. He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. This will be Vance’s first official visit to India and any country in Asia since taking office. Meanwhile, a hearing will take place regarding the criminal trial of ousted South Korean president Yoon Seok Yeol, who is charged with leading an insurrection

South Korea's constitutional court upholds President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment

This mean the South Korean leader is immediately removed from the office of the President. The county now has to hold a snap election to replace him

FirstUp: PM Modi to meet Yunus, Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment verdict... The headlines today

PM Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral talks with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Thailand today. Meanwhile, South Korea's Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict regarding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The 'Coalition of the Willing' is set to take place today in Ukraine where military heads from several nations will be present

Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial wraps up in South Korea. What happens next?

Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial concludes today after the final hearing. As the 64-year-old leader fights to stay out of prison for his rash martial law decree on December 3, here is what the future holds for him and the country

FirstUp: PM Modi in Assam, final hearing in Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial… News today

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit in Guwahati. The 11th and final hearing of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial is scheduled to take place today. India and Japan will kick off their ‘Dharma Guardian’ military combat exercise at Mount Fuji