Presidential security service blocks 2nd attempt to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon
WNAM MONITORING: The presidential security service blocked a pre-dawn raid Wednesday to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol....
Monday, January 27, 2025
South Korea
Defense ministry says troops will not be mobilized to block Yoon’s detainment
WNAM REPORT: Military personnel on guard duty at the presidential residence will not be mobilized to obstruct investigators from attempting...
Korea seeks to expand technology cooperation with Israel, Japan
WNAM REPORT: Korea's industry ministry on Monday discussed ways to expand the country's bilateral cooperation with Israel and Japan to...
South Korea eyes to become top oyster exporter by 2030
WNAM REPORT: South Korea's oceans ministry on Thursday announced a plan for the country to become the world's top exporter...
Seoul mayor highlights city’s resilience to diplomatic community
WNAM REPORT: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hosted a gathering of over 80 diplomats, including ambassadors and embassy staff, Monday, to...
Head of presidential security again refuses to appear for police questioning
WNAM REPORT: The head of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) once again did not appear before police Tuesday for questioning...
Yoon’s lawyers file complaints against CIO chief, 10 others over attempt to detain impeached president
WNAM REPORT: President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal defense team on Monday filed complaints with the prosecution against the head of...
Blinken to visit S. Korea to reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance: State Dept.
WNAM REPORT: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to South Korea on a mission to reaffirm America's "ironclad"...
South Korean investigators fail to detain President Yoon, suspend execution of warrant
WNAM REPORT: South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) decided Friday to suspend the execution of a warrant...
South Korea police raid Jeju Air, Muan airport over fatal plane crash
WNAM REPORT: South Korean police said on Thursday they had raided Jeju Air and Muan International Airport as part of...