An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.
Author: Jin Yu Young
South Korean Lawmakers Impeach Acting President as Crisis Deepens
The vote was the second major impeachment in two weeks after President Yoon’s ill-fated martial law bid set off turmoil. The country’s currency has plunged.
Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached
“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.
South Korean Police Raid President Yoon’s Office in Martial Law Inquiry
President Yoon Suk Yeol shows no sign of stepping down, as investigators raided his office and more members of his own party turned against him.
Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea
Vladimir Putin also presented a lion to Pyongyang Zoo, one of the more than 70 animals he sent as an emblem of the deepening friendship between the two nations.
Alan Jones, Australian Former Radio Host, Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
The retired radio host, who was granted bail after being arrested, was accused of abusing eight victims over nearly 20 years.
Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines
The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.
Four Tropical Storms Swirl Simultaneously Near the Philippines
It is the first time on record that more than three tropical storms have occurred at the same time in November in the region.
Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm
The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”
Typhoon Yinxing Approaches the Philippines as a Category 4 Storm
More than 160,000 people have been evacuated to prepare for the tropical cyclone. It is forecast to make landfall by Friday morning.