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South Korean lawmakers impeached acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday, sinking the country even deeper into political crisis two weeks after his predecessor was suspended over a martial law declaration that shocked the world. Han, a career bureaucrat who was serving as prime minister, took over from President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14 after

In response to the impeachment, Yoon issued a statement saying he would “not give up.” South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. The National Assembly passed the motion with a 204-85 vote, resulting in Yoon’s immediate suspension from presidential duties. Prime

Support independent journalism that matters — become a Vox Member today. South Korea is in the grip of a political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday — a shocking move that sparked mass protests and drew sharp rebuke from the country’s parliament. ...

This is breaking news subject to revision. But the South Korean presidential coup appears to be over. Facing what appears to have been unified political opposition across the political spectrum, including in his own party, and lukewarm support from the military, South Korean President Yoon went before the cameras a few moments ago and announced

Song Jae-rim was found dead in his apartment on November 12...

SM Entertainment girl group Aespa. Photo Credit: 이터널 리턴Though SM Entertainment has thwarted a takeover attempt from K-pop rival Hybe, the effects of the companies’ months-long dispute are still being felt, as South Korean regulators have reportedly raided SM’s headquarters in connection with a stock-manipulation investigation. The Yonhap News Agency just recently shed light upon

Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Mathew SchwartzAs it looks to secure a controlling stake in SM Entertainment despite strong opposition, Hybe has rolled out an “SM with Hybe” campaign. Meanwhile, with Kakao working to purchase a piece of SM as well, a court has approved a motion to stop the issuance of new shares and

Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp, a series of web novels and manhwa from South Korea, is getting an anime adaptation. The story, by yuin, is about an evil empress who gets executed, is brought back to life in the modern day as a surgeon...