Court approves formal arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration

SEOUL, January 19 (AJP) — Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested early Sunday over his martial law declaration last month. Judge Cha Eun-kyung of the Seoul Western District Court approved an arrest warrant on the charges of insurrection and abuse of power. She cited concerns that he could destroy evidence.

Samsung Electronics, crown jewel of Korean economy, fights to stay ahead in chips, smartphones

Editor's Note: This article is the third installment in our series on Asia's top 100 companies, exploring the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving the region's most influential corporations. SEOUL, January 16 (AJP) - As Samsung Electronics, South Korea&rsqu

South Korea opens Cuba embassy 11 months after establishing ties

SEOUL, January 18 (AJP) - South Korea opened its embassy in Cuba on Friday, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The inauguration of the mission, located in Havana's Miramar district, came 11 months after the two countries established