Tag: South Korea
South Koreans head to the polls to elect successor to Park
Seoul - South Korean voters headed to the polls Tuesday to elect a successor to disgraced former president Park Geun Hye, who was forced...
US says THAAD missile system now operational in South Korea
Seoul - The THAAD missile defence system that was deployed to South Korea earlier this year is now operational, a US Forces Korea (USFK) spokesman said Monday.
"U.S....
US troops begin installing missile defence system in South Korea
Seoul - Hundreds of local residents on Wednesday protested as US troops began installing a missile defence system known as THAAD in South Korea, local media...
US vice president arrives in Seoul after N Korean missile failure
Washington/Seoul - US Vice President Mike Pence arrived in South Korea on Sunday for the start of a four-nation Asia-Pacific tour, seeking to reassure...
South Korean ex-president Park appears in court for arrest hearing
Seoul - Former South Korean president Park Geun Hye appeared in a Seoul court Thursday to hear whether she will face arrest over corruption...
South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-president Park
Seoul - South Korean prosecutors on Monday requested the arrest of former president Park Geun Hye over corruption allegations, local media reported.
According to the...
South Korea to attempt recovery of sunken Sewol ferry
Seoul - Two barges and a semisubmersible ship will begin work Wednesday to raise the sunken Sewol ferry and move it to a port...
Impeached Park must leave office, South Korean court rules
Seoul - Impeached South Korean President Park Geun Hye must step down permanently, the country's constitutional court ruled in the capital Seoul on Friday.
Park,...
Samsung heir arrested in S Korea corruption scandal
Seoul - Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong was arrested on Friday over bribery allegations linked to the corruption scandal that has engulfed President Park...
Japan recalls ambassador from South Korea over “comfort woman” statue
Tokyo - Japan said Friday it had decided to recall its ambassador to South Korea in response to the erection of a statue representing victims...
