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Yoon Suk Yeol supporter treated for self-mutilation to protest verdict
A 43-year-old supporter of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol inflicted a flesh wound to himself in Seoul on Sunday, expressing discontent over Friday's Constitutional Court ruling that removed Yoon from the presidency. The man scratched himself across the abdomen with a knife multiple times at around 9:40 a.m., according to police officials. He sustained damages that required emergency care, but was not taken to a hospital. Police confiscated the weapon. He told officials that his actions were in prote
April 6, 2025 -
3 Indonesian wildfire heroes granted long-term residency visas
The government said Sunday that three Indonesian sailors who helped other residents evacuate from the recent wildfires in the southeastern region were granted F-2-16 long-term residency visas, issued to individuals who made a special contribution to the country. "It has been decided to grant long-term residency based on special contributions to three people of Indonesian nationality who helped senior citizens to safety during the recent wildfires... We offer sincere gratitude to those who saved
April 6, 2025 -
Impeachment ruling week ends with chaos-free protests
In contrast to the violent unrest that followed the Constitutional Court’s 2017 removal of then-President Park Geun-hye — which left four people dead — the public response to Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster on Friday has been largely calm, with protests remaining peaceful and orderly. Aside from two isolated incidents Friday — a man in his 20s attempted to break a police bus window with a baton, and a reported self-immolation attempt near the presidential residence in Hannam-dong — the overall atmosphere
April 6, 2025 -
Constitutional Court’s ruling lauded for message of unity, democracy
Court’s efforts to craft message of social cohesion may have delayed verdict, law experts suggest The Constitutional Court’s unanimous decision on Friday to remove former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office is drawing praise for more than its legal reasoning. In its ruling, the court delivered a powerful statement on the importance of democratic principles, calling for national unity and reaffirming core values vital to protecting a constitutional democracy. The 114-page verdict was written in c
April 6, 2025 -
South Koreans celebrate Yoon Suk Yeol's removal with green onion-sprinkled noodles
South Koreans who called for the removal of Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency are celebrating the confirmation of his impeachment by sharing images of a humorous visual pun online: photos of various green-onion-sprinkled noodle dishes, the name of which means "removal" in Korean. This "'pamyeon (removal)' challenge" refers to posting photos of noodles ("myeon" in Korean) sprinkled with green onions ("pa") on social media. The trend had been going on for several weeks leading up to Friday's histo
April 6, 2025 -
Man jailed for 5 years for stabbing fraud suspect in court
A 51-year-old man surnamed Kang who stabbed a defendant on trial for cryptocurrency fraud has been sentenced to five years in prison. Seoul Southern District Court on Friday found Kang guilty of attempted murder, saying that his actions severely damaged the people's faith in the judicial system. "Under no circumstances can an act of vigilantism, which could unjustly infringe upon an individual's rights, be permitted," the court said in its ruling. Kang claimed that he had not been of sound mind
April 6, 2025 -
Daegu hospital apologizes for nurse’s alleged newborn abuse
A hospital in Daegu issued a public apology on Saturday after a nurse in its neonatal intensive care unit was accused of abusing newborns and posting unsettling photos of them on social media. The nurse, who works at Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, ignited public outrage after sharing an image of herself holding an infant, with captions that appeared to suggest a desire to drop the baby. Further scrutiny revealed that this was not the first time she had posted such photos. In a two-min
April 6, 2025 -
Pro-Yoon protests shrink substantially after impeachment verdict
Vows of 'revolution' against court ruling ring hollow as rallies supporting ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol draw smaller crowds Following the Friday verdict by the Constitutional Court expelling Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency, far-right activist and pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon called for 30 million people to gather to protest the decision. According to police estimates, 18,000 people showed up to the Saturday protest led by Jeon. Organizers claimed it was a million, and had reported to the authorities
April 6, 2025 -
The Korea Herald issues special edition on Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
The Constitutional Court's decision to uphold former President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment Friday saw extensive media coverage, including a 4-page extra edition of The Korea Herald. Distributed in high-traffic areas in Seoul, such as Gwanghwamun Square, the extra edition covered the day's developments and the decision's impact on the country. A photograph of the ousted president, grim-faced in a black suit, dominated the front page, alongside a lead story detailing the court’s decision, the upco
April 6, 2025 -
4 live bullets found in garbage can at Incheon airport
Four live bullets were discovered at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, early last week, prompting airport police to launch an investigation, according to police Sunday. The police received a report at 8 a.m. on Tuesday that a cleaner found the bullets in a garbage can at the airport's second passenger terminal. The bullets are believed to be 5.56 millimeter-caliber rifle ammunition. The police have checked CCTV footage near the scene, but they have yet to identify who threw them into
April 6, 2025 -
School academic calendar adjusted for approaching presidential election
The Constitutional Court's removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday has had many schools in South Korea adjusting their academic calendars. The reason? The nation must hold a snap election to select the next president, likely between late May and early June, and schools are used as polling stations. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, schools will have two options: canceling scheduled discretionary holidays, such as Labor Day on May 1 and Memorial Day on June 6,
April 5, 2025 -
Yoon supporters rally in rain, but turnout noticeably smaller
A day after Yoon's ousting, Seoul's usual protest site sees fewer demonstrators A day after the Constitutional Court finalized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal from office, his supporters gathered at their usual protest spot — Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. However, their numbers were noticeably smaller, reflecting a clear loss of momentum. The pro-Yoon rally started at 1 p.m. amid rain, and its turnout was far smaller than the 30,000 attendees organizers had initially told authorities to
April 5, 2025 -
Why doctors hailed Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment in S. Korea
Ousted Yoon has been the least favored president among doctors for his drastic medical reform plans The Korean Medical Association on Friday called the impeachment verdict of former President Yoon Suk Yeol "a reaffirmation of democracy in Korea," criticizing what it called oppression against doctors who protested the state-led medical reform plan. "The government's unreasonable exploitation of medical circles led to it losing faith from doctors and people alike, ultimately resulting in the presi
April 5, 2025 -
Fate sealed: South Korea removes Yoon Suk Yeol from office
-Unanimous ruling ends Yoon’s troubled presidency, but political strife to continue -New presidential election must be held by June 3 -Yoon, already on trial for insurrection, could now face charges of corruption and abuse of power The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled Friday to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, concluding that his declaration of martial law last year was a political decision that severely undermined the rule of law, constitutional order and public trust. In a unanim
April 4, 2025 -
Foreign residents, global watchers hail S. Korea’s 'democracy in action'
South Korea’s historic decision to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office has sparked an outpouring of reactions from foreign residents and international observers, many of whom praised the Constitutional Court’s unanimous 8–0 ruling as a powerful demonstration of democratic accountability. “I’m happy about the verdict,” said Svenja, a German national who has lived in Seoul for six months. Speaking to The Korea Herald outside the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, where hundreds watche
April 4, 2025