South Korea
South Korean investigators enter presidential compound, detain Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean investigators used ladders early on Wednesday, January 15 to enter the presidential residence compound in their second attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3.
North Korea escalates tensions with ballistic missile launch ahead of Trump's inauguration
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office
Impeached South Korean president's aide pleads to halt detention efforts as political tensions escalate
As South Korea's political crisis deepens, the top aide of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has urged law enforcement to halt their efforts to detain him
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Prosecution, overthrow or death – how most South Korean presidents have met their political end
Assassination, prison sentences and military coups have all played a part in the political life of most of South Korea’s presidents in the post-WWII-era.
Seoul-listed DoubleU acquires 60% stake in Turkey’s Paxie Games for $27mn
Seoul-listed DoubleU acquires 60% stake in Turkey’s Paxie Games for $27mn. Some 844 active gaming studios recorded in Turkey by end of 2024.
North Korea claims breakthrough with new hypersonic missile test
North Korea has made bold claims following the test-firing of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead, describing the system as a "game changer" for its strategic deterrence
Korean authorities fail to arrest suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean investigators have given up on efforts to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol following a six-hour standoff with his security team outside his home in central Seoul.
BYD sales soar signalling a shift in global EV market dynamics
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is tightening its grip on the global EV market. In the process it is closing in on Tesla Inc as sales surged in 2024.
Seoul court issues arrest warrant for suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol
A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. The move follows Yoon’s highly controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3 which eventually led to his impeachment