World Feb 19 Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela
World Jan 16 A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison in first of 8 trials related to martial law decree An independent counsel has requested the death sentence over the charge that his martial law enforcement amounted to a rebellion, and the Seoul Central District Court will decide on that in a ruling on Feb. 19. By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
World Aug 29 South Korean prosecutors indict ex-prime minister Han and wife of ousted president Yoon The wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former prime minister were indicted Friday as part of investigations into his administration and his attempt to overcome opposition by declaring martial law. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
World Aug 07 South Korean investigators seek arrest of ex-President Yoon's wife Kim Keon Hee was questioned Wednesday over suspicions including bribery, stock manipulation and political influence-peddling. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
World Jun 03 From childhood poverty to the presidency, South Korea elects liberal who promised to fight inequality and corruption South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency and SBS television station report early Wednesday that Lee has won the election. By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Jun 02 What to know about South Korea's presidential election By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The winner will be sworn in as president on Wednesday without the typical two-month transition period, with the urgent task of trying to heal the deep domestic divide. Continue reading
Apr 10 South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung announces presidential bid after Yoon's ouster South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially announced his presidential bid. Continue reading
Apr 08 South Korea will hold snap election on June 3 to choose Yoon's successor By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor after the conservative was ousted over his imposition of martial law late last year. Continue reading
Mar 24 South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader Monday while not yet ruling on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial… Continue reading
Mar 08 South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison as he awaits trial By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea’s impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained. Continue reading