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South Korea presidential polls to be held on 3 June

Constitutional Court in Seoul upheld president Yoon's impeachment Friday, propelling the need for a fresh elections in the next 60 days.

South Korean Constitutional Court ousts impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol

After months of controversy around the short-lived martial law imposed by Yoon and now his ouster, fresh presidential elections are required to be held in the country within 60 days.

At least 18 killed, as ‘worst wildfires in decades’ continue to storm South Korea

As strong winds and dry weather fan multiple wildfires, about 27,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes, with govt forced to shut schools and relocate prisoners.

13 months since trainee-doctors’ walkout, South Korea agrees to cap new students to 3,000 per year

In Februray 2024, junior doctors staged protests and boycotted classes after the government proposed to increase admissions to medical schools to meet shortfall in healthcare.

29 civilians, soldiers injured after South Korean fighter jets accidently bomb civilian area

A blast took place in Pocheon after two South Korean fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight air-to-surface bombs on the civilian town Thursday.

South Korean police builds case against ex-President Yoon for obstruction of arrest warrant

A South Korean court had issued an arrest warrant for Yoon on 31 December in a criminal probe accusing the suspended leader of insurrection over his martial law decree last year.

Duck DNA found in both engines of Jeju airplane that crashed last month in South Korea

Preliminary report by South Korean authorities said that both Boeing 737-800 engines had DNA traces from Baikal Teals, migratory ducks which winter in large flocks in South Korea.

South Korea indicts suspended president Yoon for insurrection, imposition of martial law

Yoon was impeached by the country's parliament last month, and became the first president to be arrested for imposing martial law that lasted six hours.

South Korean authorities arrest impeached President Yoon, first incumbent to be arrested in country

Yoon said he submitted himself for questioning to avoid any violence after more than 3,000 police officers marched on his residence to arrest him in the early hours of Wednesday.

South Korea to overhaul ‘localiser’ structures, change airport embankments after Jeju flight crash

Transport ministry has been inspecting safety conditions since the Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan airport, and plans to improve structures housing the antenna that guide landings.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.