South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
SEOUL – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested on Wednesday on charges of rebellion and abuse of power, following his role in imposing martial law last week. The martial law decree, the first in over … Continue reading South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
SEOUL – In a historic first, a South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities sought to detain a sitting president. Following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, the Seoul … Continue reading Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached
SEOUL — The National Assembly has impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following a controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this year, triggering a political crisis in the country. On Saturday, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly, with 204 in favor … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached
South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol Resists Impeachment
SEOUL – Despite mounting pressure and growing opposition, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appears determined to hold onto power, at least for now, as the nation grapples with the fallout from his disastrous attempt to impose martial law earlier … Continue reading South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol Resists Impeachment
BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law
SEOUL – In a surprise announcement late last night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a state of martial law across the nation. The unexpected move, delivered in a televised address, cited the need to safeguard the country from … Continue reading BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law
Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin
BERLIN – Last Friday, the “Korea Independent Film Festival” (October 25 to November 4) was inaugurated for the eighth time at the historic Babylon cinema in Berlin. This year’s festival features 10 Korean films, consisting of 7 feature films and … Continue reading Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin
Berlin: Korea Independent Film Festival starts on October 25th
BERLIN – The “Korea Independent Film Festival” in Berlin will open its doors for 11 days from October 25th to November 4th at the Babylon Art Cinema on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in Berlin. This year, the film festival will take place for … Continue reading Berlin: Korea Independent Film Festival starts on October 25th
North Korea cuts land connections to South Korea
SEOUL – The North Korean regime, led by Kim Jong-un, has announced a further escalation of its country’s isolation. The state news agency KCNA reported that all road and rail connections to the southern neighbor South Korea are to be … Continue reading North Korea cuts land connections to South Korea
Berlin: Korea Week with K-Pop Band VeriVery
BERLIN – Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Korean Cultural Center, led by Envoy-Counselor Sangkeun Yang, presented its KOR3A WEEK 2024 from September 18 to 20 at Berlin’s renowned Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg. Over three days, a wide spectrum of Korean … Continue reading Berlin: Korea Week with K-Pop Band VeriVery
Trilateral summit: Japan, South Korea & China meet
SEOUL — China’s premier agreed today to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperation with the United States. Chinese Premier Li … Continue reading Trilateral summit: Japan, South Korea & China meet