South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation by declaring martial law for the first time in nearly 50 years, citing threats from “anti-state forces” and North Korea. This surprise announcement led to widespread protests outside the National Assembly, where opposition lawmakers quickly moved to vote against the measure. Within hours, the parliament overturned ...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprising move to address political tensions but quickly announced its lift after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The decree, intended to counter opposition efforts against government proposals, faced swift rejection in Parliament, with 190 of 300 lawmakers voting against it. Critics labeled ...
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea since 2022, is a member of the conservative People Power Party. He won the election by a very narrow margin against Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party. Yoon has a background as a prosecutor and presents a tough stance on North Korea, wanting to strengthen the military ...
Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president since 2022, is known for his conservative policies and hardline stance on North Korea. He narrowly won the presidency by less than one percentage point against rival Lee Jae-myung. With a background in law, Yoon aims to strengthen the military and prioritize relations with the United States, particularly ...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an attempt to combat what he calls “anti-state” forces amid rising tensions with the opposition, which currently controls parliament. This unprecedented step quickly faced backlash, with lawmakers voting to lift the martial law just hours later, emphasizing their commitment to democracy. Thousands protested against Yoon’s ...
XRP, the token associated with Ripple Labs, surged dramatically to become the third-largest cryptocurrency following Donald Trump’s election victory. It jumped 32% in value to $2.87, boosting its Market cap to over $154.6 billion from less than $30 billion in just weeks. This price spike was fueled by heavy buying from overseas, particularly in South ...
In the Philippines, six South Korean nationals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam that has swindled multiple victims out of nearly 2.9 million US dollars. The arrests took place during separate operations in Muntinlupa City, where authorities claimed the group was running a fraudulent scheme through a fake cryptocurrency website. ...
