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Cries of despair, cheers of hope fill Hannam streets after Yoon’s detention
'Only the beginning': Concerns about S. Korea’s political future still linger despite Yoon’s detention With South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol taken into custody by investigators on Wednesday, mixed voices among protesters for and against Yoon’s detention echoed in front of Yoon’s residence at Hannam-dong in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul. From around 5 a.m., the streets of Hannamdaero began to swell with pro- and anti-Yoon protesters, with one side demanding he be detained and the other chanting h
Jan. 15, 2025 - 15:18:52
Plane crash tragedy hangs heavy across Muan community
Muan carries collective sense of grief, responsibility in wake of aviation disaster that unfolded at local airport once regarded as political triumph MUAN, South Jeolla Province — Muan-gun, a quiet county in South Jeolla Province with a population of less than 100,000, was upended when its airport became the site of a fatal plane crash that claimed 179 souls on Sunday. Over the past few days, the once-tranquil neighborhood has been thrust into the national spotlight, thronged by people from acro
Dec. 31, 2024 - 15:32:25
Muan filled with desperation, grief
Grieving family members form unspoken bond overnight, agree to hold funerals together once identification is completed MUAN, South Jeolla Province -- The night stretched endlessly for hundreds of grieving family members as they waited for authorities to confirm the identities of their loved ones lost in the tragic plane crash. As the names of the victims were announced through microphones one by one, screams of desperation filled the air. At Muan International Airport, where a plane crashed on l
Dec. 30, 2024 - 17:31:37
Tech meets trash: Transforming plastic recycling for sustainable future
BUSAN -- At Saenggok Industrial Complex in Gangseo-gu, Busan, a plastics recycling factory bustles with activity. Though Busan, South Korea's second largest port city, is already home to several companies and research institutions specializing in recycling, Yuil Industries is a pioneer. The factory here introduced the first optical automatic sorting machine for plastics recycling, which sorts plastics based on their type, color and composition much more quickly than previous methods. The fa
Dec. 20, 2024 - 14:43:20
Political turmoil weighs more heavily on small vendors
Every year-end, the capital's popular tourist districts attract holiday crowds, with both locals and tourists drawn to the seasonal Christmas lights and year-end shopping. This year, however, underlying spending patterns may tell a different story, in particular in the week following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 -- an unexpected event that has rattled both the nation's political realm and economic outlook. "Usually at this hour,
Dec. 15, 2024 - 15:53:15
Young Yoon supporter cries ‘foul’ over impeachment vote
A shrill voice from a bullhorn that pledged unwavering support for President Yoon Suk Yeol, not far from his residence in Hannam-dong, appeared to portend a rocky path ahead for the country as it awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision on Yoon’s impeachment. Shortly after the National Assembly vo
Dec. 14, 2024 - 20:18:14
Cheers erupt as parliament votes to impeach Yoon
As National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik read out the results of the impeachment vote Saturday, the crowds filling Seoul‘s Yeouido district erupted in celebration. Car horns blared through the streets as tens of thousands of protesters, who had gathered throughout the day, broke into jubilant cheers
Dec. 14, 2024 - 19:42:15
Yoon supporters at Gwanghwamun call impeachment vote ‘invalid’
When a speaker holding the microphone said, “This is invalid! President Yoon Suk Yeol, stay strong. We will surely protect you, Mr. President!” the crowd of some 40,000 Yoon supporters gathered at Gwanghwamun erupted in cheers. They shouted that they would gather next week as well. This came moments
Dec. 14, 2024 - 18:55:16
College students hold joint rally to urge Yoon’s impeachment
On a cold Friday evening, university students filled the streets of Sinchon in Seodaemun-gu, western Seoul, urging for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the severe punishment of those involved in his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law. At around 6 p.m., the streets of Yonsei
Dec. 13, 2024 - 22:04:53
Seoul Library hosts vibrant festival to celebrate Han Kang’s win
With over 500 attendees, Seoul Library’s festival honors Han Kang through jazz, literature, seminars On Tuesday afternoon, the typically tranquil atmosphere of the Seoul Metropolitan Library was transformed into an exuberant celebration. The library’s quiet reading rooms came alive with jazz music a
Dec. 11, 2024 - 14:48:17
How Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment bill failed
The National Assembly vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol was left open for hours on Saturday, as 300 members of the parliament gathered for a rare weekend plenary session. The bill to impeach Yoon was put to vote four days after South Korea watched in shock as armed soldiers broke in
Dec. 7, 2024 - 21:50:10
Rush to get to National Assembly in first hours of martial law
In the hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared in South Korea at around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, chaos ensued west of Yeouido in central Seoul as lawmakers, aides and reporters rushed to get to the National Assembly. Soon after Yoon announced he would impose martial law, police squads began surround
Dec. 4, 2024 - 01:58:07
Seoul‘s self-driving bus: What to know
Free autonomous bus operates at slower speed; seat belts required, no standing allowed In the dark, early hours of Friday, as temperatures in Seoul dipped below freezing, a few passengers stood bundled in padded jackets, hands buried in their pockets. They were waiting for bus No. A160, the latest a
Dec. 2, 2024 - 15:36:10
‘More Than APT’ talk event sparks fresh ideas on how to live
If asked what type of housing they hope to live in, many people might struggle to answer, especially if they have limited experience with different housing options. The Korea Herald’s “Architecture Talk: More Than APT,” held in Seoul on Wednesday, provided an opportunity to reflect on various forms
Dec. 1, 2024 - 19:06:08
At this Starbucks, you need ID
New Starbucks outlet perched atop Gimpo observatory serves patrons extraordinary backdrop: sweeping views of North Korean village and mountain GIMPO, Gyeonggi Province -- South Koreans can now sip their Starbucks while taking in the rarest of views -- the shadowy realm of a forbidden land, North Kor
Nov. 29, 2024 - 18:55:08
