South Korea’s political turmoil puts neighbourly relations on shaky ground
As political changes loom, South Korea's leadership crisis could affect ties with China, Japan and the US, observers say With the fate of suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol hanging in the balance,

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South Korean court issues warrant to detain Yoon for extended period over martial law bid
A Seoul court issued a warrant Saturday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for an extended period over his botched martial law bid last month in the first such detention of a sitting South Korean president.
South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil
Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations in the face of increasing security challenges in the region and political tumult in the host nation.
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Yoon's Failed Coup Already Has Serious Implications for South Korea's Security Partnerships
Now former President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, staged a just before the end of 2024. The result? It was over before it started, however, the short-lived coup rocked Korean politics to its core, and the ripple effects are still felt to this day.
South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested and questioned for hours by investigators in relation to a criminal insurrection probe, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities.
The US-Japan-South Korea alliance unstable, ‘strange bedfellows’
Many foreign media analyses suggest that the visit aims to solidify President Joe Biden's political legacy in terms of the US' "Indo-Pacific Strategy" and strengthen relations with Asian allies such as South Korea and Japan.
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South Korea, Japan stress security ties and importance of US
Japan and South Korea's foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations, amid increasing regional security challenges and major political upheaval in South Korea. Japan's Takeshi Iwaya visited Seoul as the country grapples ...
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South Korea, Japan Foreign Ministers Stress Security Ties Amid Political Turmoil
South Korea, Japan Foreign Ministers Stress Security Ties Amid Political Turmoil By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) -Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ...
Serious injuries, no fatalities after Spanish resort ski lift collapse
Over a dozen people were injured including three who suffered serious injuries after a ski lift collapsed in a resort town in northern Spain Saturday.
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Why the Dodgers and Roki Sasaki Were Always the Perfect Fit
While other teams could have offered a more prominent role early on, the Dodgers were always the optimal landing spot for Roki Sasaki.
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Trump’s Second Term: Charting a New Path in Asia
Donald Trump’s inauguration as president signals the start of a new chapter in U.S. policy toward Asia, particularly in its approach to China and regional