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South Korean court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon over insurrection charges
•A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule
Trump spoke of 'raids on churches' before meeting South Korea's Lee Jae-myung. What's the story?
Fp Explainers •Ahead of his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Donald Trump warned of a 'Purge or Revolution' in Seoul, citing raids on churches and even a military base. The controversy stems from sweeping investigations into former president Yoon Suk Yeol, his wife, and religious organisations accused of corruption and political interference
How a diamond pendant led to South Korea's former first lady's imprisonment
Fp Explainers •On Tuesday, a Seoul court ordered the arrest of Kim Keon-hee, wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, over charges, including Deutsch Motors stock manipulation, illegal political funding, and accepting luxury gifts such as a $43,000 (Rs 37.68 lakh) pendant. She denies all charges
Why are South Korea's medical students returning to classes after 17 months?
Fp Explainers •Thousands of South Korean medical students are returning to classes after being on strike for nearly a year-and-a-half. The announcement was made by the Korean Medical Students' Association on Monday. Prime Minister Kim Min-Seok hailed the development as a ‘big step forward’. But what happened? Why did they go on strike? Why did they ultimately call it off?
From poverty to presidency, the rise and rise of South Korea's Lee Jae-myung
Fp Explainers •Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election after Tuesday’s vote in South Korea. The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer once lived in poverty. Now, he will occupy the presidential Blue House
South Korea presidential election: Candidates, big issues, controversies… A complete guide
Fp Explainers •South Koreans are turning out in record numbers for early voting today in the country's snap presidential election set to take place on 3 June. The election comes in the aftermath of the worst political turmoil in decades. Here's everything you need to know about the South Korean election
FirstUp: JD Vance to visit India with wife Usha Vance and other headlines of the day
Fp Explainers •US Vice President JD Vance will begin his India visit today, accompanied by his family. He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. This will be Vance’s first official visit to India and any country in Asia since taking office. Meanwhile, a hearing will take place regarding the criminal trial of ousted South Korean president Yoon Seok Yeol, who is charged with leading an insurrection
South Korea's constitutional court upholds President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment
Fp Staff •This mean the South Korean leader is immediately removed from the office of the President. The county now has to hold a snap election to replace him
FirstUp: PM Modi to meet Yunus, Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment verdict... The headlines today
Fp Explainers •PM Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral talks with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Thailand today. Meanwhile, South Korea's Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict regarding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The 'Coalition of the Willing' is set to take place today in Ukraine where military heads from several nations will be present
Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial wraps up in South Korea. What happens next?
Fp Explainers •Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial concludes today after the final hearing. As the 64-year-old leader fights to stay out of prison for his rash martial law decree on December 3, here is what the future holds for him and the country