Acting president vows strict measures against violence as Yoon's ruling nears

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of violent, illegal protests or challenges to public authority amid intensifying rallies being held ahead of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment ruling. “With the Constitutional Court preparing to issue its critical ruling, public concerns are growing over deepening social conflict and (the possibility of) physical conflict,” Choi said in a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul. While expl

March 11, 2025

Singer Wheesung, 43, found dead

Veteran singer and songwriter Wheesung was found dead at his home at Gwangjin-gu, northern Seoul, police said Monday. The fire authorities reportedly arrived at the artist's house at 6:29 p.m. after receiving an unspecified report from Wheesung's family. Authorities believe that a significant amount of time had passed before his body was found, based on the circumstances at the scene. They are currently investigating the cause of death. Wheesung’s agency Tajoy Entertainment expressed its deepest

March 10, 2025

Ahead of impeachment ruling, Koreans hope for peace, normalcy, respect — no matter the outcome

Everyday people pin hopes on day without rallies, political uncertainty cleared for economic growth, society that embraces different ideas As the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol approaches, the political divide between his staunch supporters and fierce opponents is growing more intense. Escalating tensions have heightened fears of potential street clashes, further deepening the nation’s polarization and fueling a cycle of misunderstanding and resentmen

March 10, 2025

President Yoon Suk Yeol freed after 52 days in detention

Court rules CIO calculated Yoon’s detention period incorrectly, division of detention period had no legal grounds President Yoon Suk Yeol was released on Saturday after 52 days in detention, after the prosecution waived its right to appeal a court decision revoking his detention on Friday. Yoon was detained on Jan. 15 and formally indicted on Jan. 26 on insurrection charges following his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. As he left Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi

March 9, 2025

Court cancels Yoon Suk Yeol's detention warrant

The Seoul Central District Court announced Friday that it had approved President Yoon Suk Yeol's request for a revocation of his detention. The decision came 51 days after Yoon was taken into custody in connection with the martial law declaration on Dec. 3 in 2024 and 40 days after his indictment for leading an insurrection. The court’s decision comes amid growing expectations that the Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling next week on Yoon’s impeachment, which is under review in a separa

March 7, 2025

Seoul rolls out security measures as Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment ruling nears

With the Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol looming, authorities in Seoul are rolling out extensive safety measures amid expectations of large-scale rallies both for and against his ouster. Though the exact date for the court’s ruling is yet to be announced, the operator of the Seoul subway system announced Thursday that it may close Anguk Station on Line No. 3, the station closest to the Constitutional Court, if concerns over safety issues arise on th

March 7, 2025

4 dead, 1 injured in Ulsan taxi crash

Four people have died after a taxi crashed into a residential wall in Ulju, a village located in western part of Ulsan, on Thursday afternoon. Authorities announced that a total of four people, including the taxi driver and three passengers, were found in a state of cardiac arrest at approximately 1:01 p.m. They confirmed the death of the driver and three passengers later that day. Another passenger, who was severely injured, was also taken to the hospital. The police are currently analyzing the

March 6, 2025

Filipina caregiver pilot extended with higher fees

Workers from the Philippines will be able to continue working under the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s child care and housekeeping pilot program, the city announced Wednesday, but families will be charged more for their services starting in March. The pay raise comes as the six-month pilot program, which began last September, wrapped up its first trial phase in February. The program, the first of its kind backed by the city government and the Labor Ministry, enabled families with children to hi

March 5, 2025

Seoul to encourage seniors to return driver's licenses

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will encourage senior drivers to surrender their driver's licenses, as part of efforts to reduce car accidents. According to the city government, drivers aged 70 and older can surrender their licenses at their local community centers and receive a 200,000 won ($140) prepaid transit pass starting Monday. The city noted that the value of the pass has been doubled from the previous 100,000 won and will be available for up to 31,800 seniors on a first-come, first-se

March 5, 2025

Foreign nationals surpass 5% of population: Justice Ministry

About half of foreign residents live in capital area The number of foreign nationals in South Korea has surpassed 5 percent of the country’s registered population, marking an all-time high, according to data released by the Ministry of Justice on Monday. The number of foreign nationals here both short- and long-term grew to over 2.65 million by the end of 2024, while Korea's total registered population decreased to around 51.2 million in the same time frame. The total population is calculated by

March 3, 2025