South Korea
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon denies insurrection charges in first court appearance
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol firmly denied allegations of inciting insurrection during his first criminal trial on April 14.
ASIA BLOG: Is China preparing to poke the paper tiger in the White House?
The US intimidates certain countries. But America is just a paper tiger. Don’t believe its bluff. One poke and it’ll burst!
Asian giants thrive in Russia despite sanctions
Maintaining a complex balance between profit, geopolitical alignment and risk management, the presence of Asian nations in Russia reveals a divergence between Western corporate exodus and Eastern mercantile strategy.
ASIA BLOG: China suddenly recognises need for community, in a region Beijing has long polarised
President Xi made no mention of long-standing territorial issues with China’s closest neighbours including Japan, South Korea and the self-governing country long claimed as an integral part of China by Beijing: Taiwan.
Bank of Korea expected to lower rates in April despite currency slide
South Korea's central bank is leaning towards reducing interest rates this April, even as the national currency hits its weakest point since 2009.
South Korea sets June 3 as provisional date for presidential election
Under South Korean law, a presidential election must be held within 60 days following the Constitutional Court’s ruling to dismiss former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office on April 4.
South Korean markets hit hard following global trade tensions
South Korea's financial markets suffered a significant blow, as stocks tumbled over 5.5% on April 7, marking a fourth straight working day of declines.
Is South Korea’s political turmoil being underwritten by Beijing?
With Japan, South Korea and China working closer than ever to address US tariffs on three of the world’s leading economies, anti-American agents in Asia are undoubtedly working behind the scenes to further reshape the regional balance of power.
South Korea enhances surveillance following impeachment ruling
Following the announcement of the Constitutional Court's ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, South Korea's military has increased its surveillance activities against North Korea
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South Korea to elect new president following Yoon's dismissal
With Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency abruptly ending two years early following his dismissal by the Constitutional Court, South Korea is preparing for a new presidential election likely to be held in early June
South Korea ousts President Yoon as Constitutional Court upholds impeachment
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, immediately removing him from office over his controversial martial law
Human negligence suspected in South Korea’s devastating wildfires
Raging wildfires, among the most severe South Korea has ever faced, have swept through the southern regions, leaving at least 26 dead, over 200 structures destroyed, and forcing 27,000 people to flee.
The ‘Squad’ looks at adding two new members to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
The Philippines is seeking to expand the informal security alliance known as the ‘Squad’ by including India and South Korea, in an effort to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Korea’s Constitutional Court throws out impeachment of Prime Minister Han
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, in the process reinstating him as acting president amid ongoing political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law
Korean opposition to push for impeachment motion against acting president
As South Korea awaits a final ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the opposition Democratic Party of Korea is reported to be pushing to impeach acting-President Choi Sang-mok.
Massive police deployment planned for Yoon’s impeachment ruling
Authorities in Seoul will station approximately 14,000 riot police on standby on the day the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.
Will Donald Trump throw Taiwan under the bus?
Taiwan and its 23.5mn residents might just need to prepare for being grasped by the scruff of the neck by a man in a long red tie as the People’s Liberation Army bus rounds the corner.
Hyundai to launch electric vehicle production at Turkey plant in 2026
Korean giant plans to move to a zero-tailpipe emissions portfolio of vehicles in Europe by 2035.
Foxconn VS Trump’s tariffs - how a global electronics giant plans to duck and dive
With the world waiting to see if 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico with come into play in early March, Apple's leading assembler, Foxconn is ready - and able - to work with or around whatever comes to pass.
Trump targets North Korea as he reaffirms denuclearisation commitment
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed the principle of "complete denuclearisation of North Korea," a stance which will shape the US administration's policy on the Korean Peninsula for the foreseeable future.