The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
Author: Jin Yu Young
Bulletproof Vests and Glass: South Korean Candidate Tightens Security
After being stabbed last year, the leading presidential contender, Lee Jae-myung, is taking no chances. His main rival says he doesn’t need such protection.
Four Killed as South Korean Navy Airplane Crashes Into Hillside
The authorities are investigating what caused the accident involving a turboprop patrol plane.
Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint
Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.
South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash
The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late last year that killed 179 people, including upgrading airport infrastructure.
Car Plows Into Vancouver Street Fair, Killing People
A man was arrested after a vehicle drove into a Filipino community festival on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia, in a “mass casualty incident,” the police said.
Airport Warned Repeatedly on Bird Strikes Before Fatal Jeju Air Plane Crash
Operators of the airport where Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed in December, killing 179, failed to meet both international and South Korean guidelines intended to prevent such strikes.
What Is Next for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted President?
South Korea’s former president still faces criminal charges of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law. If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for life.
What to Know About South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Over Martial Law
The country’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, dismissing him from office four months after his short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korea Wildfires Kill 26 and Destroy 1,000-Year-Old Temples
At least 26 people are dead, including the pilot of a helicopter that crashed trying to contain blazes that strong winds and dry conditions were helping to spread rapidly.