The Irish Times view on political drama in South Korea: president now under pressure
A botched attempt to impose martial law has backfired on Yoon Suk Yeol, who now faces the threat of impeachment
South Korea
High-profile South Korean cabinet ministers offer to resign
Pressure grows on president Yoon Suk Yeol to leave office after his failed attempt to impose martial law
China tight-lipped over South Korean president’s six-hour imposition of martial law
US makes no criticism of Yoon’s attempt to suspend his country’s democratic institutions
Yoon Suk Yeol’s unpopularity was underscored by April elections which saw another large majority for the opposition
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in his decision to impose martial law
South Korea martial law: Yoon Suk Yeol’s decision will have far-reaching consequences
President’s actions will almost certainly cost him his office as impeachment proceedings planned against him
What we know about South Korea’s declaration of martial law
President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law before rescinding it hours later
South Korean president lifts martial law hours after imposing it
Troops attempted to enter parliament building in Seoul following move by Yoon Suk Yeol against domestic political opponents
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South Korea considers arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment
Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security risk
Evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia for use in Ukraine war, says US
South Korean politicians says North has sent some 3,000 troops to Europe, with thousands more allegedly promised in coming months
South Korea says it may consider supplying weapons to Ukraine over North Korea-Russia ties
Pyongyang accused of sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine
North Korea blows up sections of cross-border road and rail routes, prompting warning shots from South
Pyongyang now pushing for ‘two-state’ system after scrapping its long-standing goal of unification
Mainstream secures grid link for South Korean floating wind farm
1.1GW development equates to a fifth of peak electricity demand in the Irish market
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South Korea and US to stage annual drills over North threats
Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises to take place as Pyongyang continues to develop its nuclear and missile programmes
The case for ecological collaboration between two Korean states
Free from human interference, the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea has become a haven for endangered species
Global markets bounce back a day after slumping
Tokyo equities surged 9% following Monday’s global rout but US and European recoveries were more muted
Samsung Electronics hit by unprecedented three-day strike
Thousands of workers take action over pay and conditions at South Korean tech giant
Twenty-two people die in fire at South Korean lithium battery factory
Blaze began after series of battery cells exploded inside warehouse
South Korea to consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Putin-Kim pact
Tensions rise on Korean peninsula after Russian president raises giving Pyongyang high-precision weapons
North Korea sends hundreds more rubbish-filled balloons to South Korea
Pyongyang says action is retaliation for activists flying anti-North Korean leaflets across the border
South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ strikes blow against president Yoon
Convicted former minister for justice helps deliver resounding electoral victory for left-wing alliance
South Korea says North Korea fired missile into its eastern waters
Japanese PM says Pyongyang’s frequent launches a threat to regional and international ‘peace and safety’
The first lady and the Dior pouch: a political crisis grips South Korea
A scandal involving the president’s wife has become a major issue for his party ahead of a crucial parliamentary election
North Korea claims it has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone
Military says test is response to a naval exercise between South Korea, United States and Japan this week
Kim Jong-un abandons aim of unification with South Korea
North Korean leader labels Seoul ‘principal enemy’ as he drops historic commitment to reconciliation
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, South Korea says
Launch comes after North Korea fired barrage of artillery shells near tense sea border with South
South Korea’s parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Move will outlaw controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare
South Korean islanders shelter after Pyongyang launches artillery shells
North Korea fires 200 rounds into waters near disputed sea border, prompting South Korea to tell residents on nearby island to take shelter
South Korea opposition leader stabbed in the neck during Busan visit
Lee Jae-myung was flown to hospital for treatment in the latest incident of political violence in the country
Lee Sun-kyun, star of Parasite, found dead at 48 in Seoul
First South Korean actor to win an Oscar had previously faced police questioning three times over accusations of illegal drug use
North Korea said Seoul would be held ‘wholly accountable’ in the case of clash as military deal scrapped
South Korea suspended part of the inter-Korean deal in response to Pyongyang’s launch on Wednesday
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