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Nation gains closure with Constitutional Court ruling to remove Yoon
K-pop anthems, tearful protests show nation divided The Constitutional Court of Korea voted unanimously to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, delivering a definitive verdict on Friday that punctuated months of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024. As interim Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae began reading out the 8-0 decision at 11 a.m., tens of thousands of South Koreans fell silent across Seoul's divided protest sites. Smartphones shot upwa
April 4, 2025 - 16:14:39
Adidas draws on spirit of Seongsu-dong for new flagship
From the outside, a new store bearing the adidas Trefoil logo in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong stands out with its red-brick facade, reminiscent of repurposed factories. The store, which opened Friday, marks the latest flagship from adidas Originals and gives a clear nod to the neighborhood’s industrial heritage in what has become a district where trendsetters converge to keep their fingers on the cultural pulse. More than a conventional retail space, this three-story flagship stands as a statement under
April 4, 2025 - 15:22:02
Glimpse into future of manufacturing: Hyundai Motor Metaplant America
Korean automaker’s newest US factory showcases array of cutting-edge AI, robotics and autonomous technologies ELLABELL, Georgia — “My story begins just down the road, having been born and raised right here in Ellabell. As a young girl, I used to ride four-wheelers in the woods near the Metaplant property.” Charlene Toole, a representative of the employees at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, called herself “the definition of a small town girl” and Ellabell her forever home. “I never would h
March 30, 2025 - 11:04:41
Fine lacquerware puts new sheen on Gaya craftsmanship
Dish on cone-shaped stand shows high level of artistic sophistication, researchers say CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province — A decade since an archaeological excavation, government researchers are now shedding light on ancient craft-making in the southern part of Korean Peninsula. “This dish on high pedestal demonstrates the sophistication of Korean craft some 2,000 years ago,” Kim Ji-yeon, a researcher at the Gaya National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, told reporters as she held a di
March 25, 2025 - 15:53:22
Theater of devotion: Look inside pro-Yoon Suk Yeol documentary phenomenon
How a low-budget documentary film defending President Yoon Suk Yeol became a gathering place for Yoon supporters A Seoul multiplex on a Wednesday morning isn’t exactly where you'd expect political theater — the literal kind. But there they were, a group of seniors waving miniature Korean flags, watching what amounted to a 120-minute apology for the impeached president. "I came here out of my love for the country, to support our president," said Kim, a retiree in his 70s who traveled from Siheung
March 17, 2025 - 17:39:45
Drones, robots take lead in S. Korea-US joint drill against N. Korean WMD
YANGJU, Gyeonggi Province — A pair of reconnaissance drones hovered silently with their cameras scanning a facility for enemy activity. Moments later, assault drones armed with K2 rifles locked onto their targets and opened fire. After the outdoor area was confirmed to be neutralized, an uncrewed armored vehicle rolled forward, clearing a path through potential minefields. Behind it, South Korean and US troops advanced under the cover of smoke grenades, preparing to enter. This scene unfolded on
March 13, 2025 - 11:44:06
Beyond tariffs: Posco fuels Korea's LNG ambitions with high-manganese steel
With its high-performance steel, Posco is building the backbone of Korea’s LNG infrastructure, from storage tanks to fuel-powered vessels. GWANGYANG, South Jeolla Province — Caught in the crosshairs of protectionism, South Korean steel giant Posco faces the heat of US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent steel tariffs, which are set to go into effect March 12. But Posco’s is still forging new paths at Gwangyang Steelworks, where it is making its patented high-manganese steel, an alloy built to wi
March 3, 2025 - 10:48:04
Cries of despair, cheers of hope fill Hannam streets after Yoon’s detention
'Only the beginning': Concerns about S. Korea’s political future still linger despite Yoon’s detention With South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol taken into custody by investigators on Wednesday, mixed voices among protesters for and against Yoon’s detention echoed in front of Yoon’s residence at Hannam-dong in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul. From around 5 a.m., the streets of Hannamdaero began to swell with pro- and anti-Yoon protesters, with one side demanding he be detained and the other chanting h
Jan. 15, 2025 - 15:18:52
Plane crash tragedy hangs heavy across Muan community
Muan carries collective sense of grief, responsibility in wake of aviation disaster that unfolded at local airport once regarded as political triumph MUAN, South Jeolla Province — Muan-gun, a quiet county in South Jeolla Province with a population of less than 100,000, was upended when its airport became the site of a fatal plane crash that claimed 179 souls on Sunday. Over the past few days, the once-tranquil neighborhood has been thrust into the national spotlight, thronged by people from acro
Dec. 31, 2024 - 15:32:25
Muan filled with desperation, grief
Grieving family members form unspoken bond overnight, agree to hold funerals together once identification is completed MUAN, South Jeolla Province -- The night stretched endlessly for hundreds of grieving family members as they waited for authorities to confirm the identities of their loved ones lost in the tragic plane crash. As the names of the victims were announced through microphones one by one, screams of desperation filled the air. At Muan International Airport, where a plane crashed on l
Dec. 30, 2024 - 17:31:37
Tech meets trash: Transforming plastic recycling for sustainable future
BUSAN -- At Saenggok Industrial Complex in Gangseo-gu, Busan, a plastics recycling factory bustles with activity. Though Busan, South Korea's second largest port city, is already home to several companies and research institutions specializing in recycling, Yuil Industries is a pioneer. The factory here introduced the first optical automatic sorting machine for plastics recycling, which sorts plastics based on their type, color and composition much more quickly than previous methods. The fa
Dec. 20, 2024 - 14:43:20
Political turmoil weighs more heavily on small vendors
Every year-end, the capital's popular tourist districts attract holiday crowds, with both locals and tourists drawn to the seasonal Christmas lights and year-end shopping. This year, however, underlying spending patterns may tell a different story, in particular in the week following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 -- an unexpected event that has rattled both the nation's political realm and economic outlook. "Usually at this hour,
Dec. 15, 2024 - 15:53:15
Young Yoon supporter cries ‘foul’ over impeachment vote
A shrill voice from a bullhorn that pledged unwavering support for President Yoon Suk Yeol, not far from his residence in Hannam-dong, appeared to portend a rocky path ahead for the country as it awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision on Yoon’s impeachment. Shortly after the National Assembly vo
Dec. 14, 2024 - 20:18:14
Cheers erupt as parliament votes to impeach Yoon
As National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik read out the results of the impeachment vote Saturday, the crowds filling Seoul‘s Yeouido district erupted in celebration. Car horns blared through the streets as tens of thousands of protesters, who had gathered throughout the day, broke into jubilant cheers
Dec. 14, 2024 - 19:42:15
Yoon supporters at Gwanghwamun call impeachment vote ‘invalid’
When a speaker holding the microphone said, “This is invalid! President Yoon Suk Yeol, stay strong. We will surely protect you, Mr. President!” the crowd of some 40,000 Yoon supporters gathered at Gwanghwamun erupted in cheers. They shouted that they would gather next week as well. This came moments
Dec. 14, 2024 - 18:55:16
