South Korea’s opposition party plans to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after a short-lived martial law attempt, escalating the country’s leadership crisis. South Korea’s President Yoon’s Impeachment and Protests Stay informed with FELA NEWS!
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” It wasn’t immediately clear … Read more
North Korea briefly ordered its troops along the South Korean border to stand ready to fire after accusing Seoul of sending drones into its capital Pyongyang in what it called a “war provocation.” The general staff of North Korea’s army directed artillery units over the weekend to “get fully ready to open fire” for an … Read more
A decision that a same-sex partner could receive spousal benefits from state health insurance was upheld by South Korea’s supreme court on Thursday. This decision was welcomed as a victory for LGBTQ rights in a nation that has lagged behind others in the region. The National Health Insurance Service shall offer equal spouse coverage to … Read more
On June 26, South Korea’s Gumi City Council revealed that their top administrative officer robot was discovered ‘dead,’ having seemingly thrown itself down a six-and-a-half-foot flight of stairs. The incident has left the local community mourning what is being referred to as the country’s first robot “suicide”, The Daily Mail reports. Appointed to official duty in August … Read more
The United States and Iran have completed a prisoner exchange, facilitated by Qatar, involving the release of five American prisoners and five Iranian prisoners. The American former detainees arrived in Doha, Qatar, from Tehran and subsequently departed for the United States. Meanwhile, two of the five released Iranians have returned to Iran, while the others … Read more
In a disturbing and tragic incident, South Korean authorities have uncovered a horrifying crime involving a woman accused of killing her two newborn babies and storing their bodies in a freezer for an extended period of time. The shocking revelation has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about the circumstances that led to … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday he would consider suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military pact if North Korea violates its airspace again, Yonhap news agency reported, citing his press secretary. READ | South Korea eases property regulations across capital Seoul Yoon made the comment after being briefed on countermeasures to North Korean drones … Read more
South Korea’s finance ministry said on Tuesday it was easing financial regulations on home buyers in most districts of the capital Seoul, in an effort to support the country’s sharply falling property market. READ | North Korea vexed by US-South Korea military drills, warns of powerful response Among 25 districts in Seoul, only four will … Read more
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made insult-laden threats against South Korea on Thursday for considering unliteral sanctions on the North, calling the South’s new president and his government “idiots” and “a running wild dog gnawing on a bone given by the U.S.” READ | North Korea vexed by US-South Korea … Read more