Private equity firm Bain Capital has sold its entire stake in Korea Zinc to Meritz Financial Group, concluding its 18-month role as a key backer of Chairman Choi Yoon-beom.

A special counsel is seeking a 10-year prison term for former South Korean President Yoon in his obstruction of justice appeals trial, as prosecutors continue to press for a severe sentence.

Actress Kim Hye-yoon, known for her energetic role in the 2024 K-pop drama 'Lovely Runner', discusses her performance and character.

Volvo Cars announced its goal to sell 2,000 units annually of its flagship EX90 electric SUV in South Korea, as part of its strategy to expand in the premium EV segment. The announcement was made at a press conference in Incheon by Volvo Cars Korea CEO Lee Yoon-mo, with deliveries expected to begin soon.

Several military officials who were disciplined for involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Dec. 3, 2024 martial law attempt have begun legal action to overturn the decisions against them.

“Tidal Wave” and “Ode to My Father” director JK Yoon is joining forces with taekwondo powerhouse K-Tigers and action film veteran Mike Leeder to produce “Belladonna,” starring former world taekwondo…

The South Korean conservative who defied Yoon considers his next move  Nikkei Asia

An appellate trial has commenced for former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who faces charges of playing a key role in an insurrection by abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged 2024 imposition of martial law.

South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) has adopted a resolution to oppose any political comeback by former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

An appeals court has commenced the obstruction of justice trial for former President Yoon, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings against him.

South Korea's Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Kang Dong-gil, has faced administrative action for his involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law in December 2024.

The Drone Operations Command is moving to introduce additional small reconnaissance drones — the same model reportedly used under the former Yoon Suk Yeol administration to fly over Pyongyang — according to a report submitted to a lawmaker Tuesday. The plan is drawing criticism as the model has faced persistent concerns over its specifications and what critics describe as insufficient efforts to address performance shortcomings. According to the report submitted to Rep. Boo Seung-chan of the rul

Every producer has a story to tell when it comes to revealing the challenges they faced when making an awards-worthy movie, but it was Weapons‘ Miri Yoon who hit the nail on the head during a…

A film tentatively titled 'Martial Law 12.3,' based on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, is set to begin shooting with its cast locked in.

A special counsel team has appealed a court's recent life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing factual and legal errors in his insurrection conviction.

The main opposition People Power Party is grappling with an internal struggle regarding its stance on former President Yoon Suk Yeol, revealing a growing divide among party leaders.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment in an insurrection trial, a verdict that has caused emotional dissonance among citizens.

President Lee Jae Myung pushed back against news reports highlighting comments from US officials on the life sentence imposed on former President Yoon Suk Yeol, directing his criticism at the media. “The core issue is that some Korean media are turning to a foreign government for comments on Korea’s internal affairs,” Lee wrote on his X account. “Why would (these media outlets) ask for a foreign government’s stance on domestic affairs, especially on a court decision that is independent of politi

Despite a guilty verdict, former President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose emergency martial law in 2024 as an act necessary for the country’s survival.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of orchestrating an insurrection and received a life sentence.

South Korean citizens have been recommended for the Nobel Peace Prize for their collective resistance against former President Yoon S's martial law.

South Korea's Seoul Central District Court is preparing to deliver a first-instance verdict on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol led an insurrection.

South Korea's main opposition People Power Party faces a dilemma regarding its relationship with former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

A special counsel has raided the homes of former Presidential Chief of Staff Kim Dae-ki and former presidential general affairs secretary Yoon Jae-soon, imposing travel bans on them over allegations of illegal diversion of ministry funds.

Former South Korean president Yoon faces a potential 10-year jail term as prosecutors press an appeal in his case.

The appeals court in South Korea is scheduled to hold the final hearing in the obstruction of justice trial involving former President Yoon.

Seoul saw simultaneous rallies commemorating and opposing the first anniversary of the ouster of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

South Korean telecom giant KT Corp. has named Park Yoon-young, a B2B veteran, as its new chief executive officer, signaling a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and management stabilization.

LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon highlighted artificial intelligence transformation as a crucial “survival strategy” during the company’s 39th annual shareholders meeting in Seoul, signaling an increased push into the AI sector.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee, are scheduled to appear in the same court for separate trials on the same day, marking their second such instance as they face multiple criminal cases.

Itaewon disaster committee to file complaint against ex-President Yoon  Yonhap News Agency

South Korea’s main opposition People Power Party formally moved to distance itself from disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday, adopting a resolution apologizing for his actions, though doubts and criticism persist.

The appeal trial for the Yoon case has commenced, with public access granted to the proceedings, according to China Daily.

South Koreans reported their highest level of life satisfaction on record in 2025, despite deep political tensions following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December 2024. Overall life satisfaction scored 6.63 out of 10 points, the highest figure recorded in the annual Korea Social Integration Survey, according to a report by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs. The figure surpassed the previous high of 6.47 points recorded in 2024. The happiness index r

An appeals court is set to commence the obstruction of justice trial for former President Yoon, marking a significant legal development.

SK heir Chey Yoon-chung is not one to stand still. “She likes to run and actively joins SK Biopharmaceuticals’ in-house running crew. She even competed in a company-wide rowing event," an industry official said of Chey, the eldest daughter of SK Group Chair Chey Tae-won. "During a business trip to the BIO International Convention 2025 in Boston last year, she ran at dawn with colleagues.” Such details offer a glimpse of a corporate heir who operates alongside employees rather than apart from the

A former South Korean president has received a life sentence following a political crisis triggered by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.

Enhypen uploaded a music video for “No Way Back (Feat. So!YoON!)” on Wednesday. It is a live clip for the B-side track from the group's seventh EP “The Sin: Vanish,” giving fans another look and listen to the alternative R&B tune that portrays mixed feelings at the start of running away. The video for the collaboration with indie rock band Se So Neon’s vocalist Hwang Soyoon was unveiled earlier this month. The EP, released last month, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2 and is now in its fifth co

Several senior officials from the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, currently facing trial or investigation for alleged involvement in a botched 2024 martial law decree, have received their full retirement benefits.

Jeudi dernier, le tribunal du district central de Séoul a condamné Yoon Suk Yeol à la perpétuité pour avoir «dirigé une insurrection» en décrétant soudainement la loi martiale le 3 décembre 2024 et en

Ish- presidenti i Koresë së Jugut, Yoon Seok-yeol, ka apeluar dënimin me burgim të përjetshëm për shpalljen e gjendjes ushtarake në vitin 2024, një vendim që kishte qenë në fuqi vetëm për pak orë, njo

K-Pop girl group KATSEYE, featuring members Manon, Yoonchae, Sophia, Megan, Lara, and Daniela, has been named global brand ambassadors for Matrix hair products.

Both conservative and progressive groups have launched protests across Seoul after former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law.

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's former president, has been sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law in an attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature.

Legal observers suggest that recent convictions tied to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived 2024 martial law decree have effectively sealed his fate, with some anticipating impeachment proceedings.

South Korea's former president Yoon is facing a potential 10-year prison sentence as prosecutors continue to pursue their appeal in his case.

Prosecutors have sought a 10-year prison sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during an appellate hearing. The charges are related to obstruction of justice and his alleged attempts to evade arrest following a failed martial law declaration.

The appellate trial for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is charged with resisting arrest, is set to conclude. The proceedings will include the defendant's final statement and the prosecution's request for punishment.

Disney+ has revealed April launch dates for two new Korean series: the crime thriller 'Gold Land,' written by 'Oldboy' screenwriter Hwang Jo-yoon, and the palace rom-com 'Perfect Crown'.

Vice Admiral Kim Kyung-ryul has been named South Korea's new Navy chief, following the resignation of his predecessor over alleged involvement in a botched martial law attempt by former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

A special counsel in South Korea raided the home and offices of three-term conservative Rep. Yoon Han-hong as part of an investigation into alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to relocate the presidential residence.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Thursday he did not register for the main opposition People Power Party (PPP)'s candidacy for the June local elections within the extended deadline, expressing dissatisfaction with the party leadership's lack of effort to clearly sever ties with ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. The fourth-term mayor did not submit his registration for the Seoul mayoral race by the deadline set by the PPP -- which had been extended from the original cutoff on Sunday -- citing concerns o

K-pop star Jennie and actress Go Yoon-jung were among the high-profile guests at the Chanel Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Jennie and Go posed for photographers as they arrived at the show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The collection marked Matthieu Blazy’s first fall-winter lineup for the French fashion house. Blazy reinterpreted Chanel’s signature tweed skirt suit using materials such as lurex and silicone, creating shimmerin

Appeal trial of Yoon case begins with public access  China Daily

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's appellate trial for obstructing arrest last year has commenced, with the first hearing scheduled at the Seoul High Court.

A photo of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2022 inauguration ceremony has been removed from the National Assembly building, a decision approved by National Assembly Speaker Rep. Woo Won-shik.

An article from Korea JoongAng Daily reflects on historical punishments, drawing a line from Charles I's execution to Yoon's punishment.

Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily, expresses her continued appreciation for the opportunity to care for people's skin, highlighting her passion for the beauty industry.

It began with a late-night declaration of martial law and has ended, for now, with a gavel. In the 443 days between those two moments, South Korea’s democracy was tested in ways most countries never experience. Citizens formed human chains to block troops from reaching the National Assembly. Lawmakers rushed through corridors in the dead of night to kill the martial law decree by vote. The Constitutional Court upheld a president’s impeachment. Millions took to the streets in protest. A new...

A new special counsel has been launched to investigate previously uncovered allegations surrounding former President Yoon.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for declaring martial law in 2024.

ROK's Yoon apologizes after getting life sentence  China Daily - Global Edition

South Korea's former president has been sentenced to life imprisonment with labor after being found guilty of leading an insurrection, a punishment that has angered some who believe he should have received the death penalty.

Lee Chae-min, frequently dubbed Korea's "next Byeon Woo-seok," is lining up his next major project following his breakout turn opposite Girls' Generation's Lim Yoon-a in tvN's "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty." The actor is reportedly in talks to headline the Korean series adaptation of Keigo Higashino's "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," one of the most widely read Japanese novels officially published in South Korea. "The project is not confirmed, but we are positively reviewing it," Lee's a

Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, leading to a life sentence.

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the death penalty in an insurrection case, marking a significant moment for the country's democracy.

South Korea's former interior minister has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in aiding martial law.