Anticorruption agency requests police to execute arrest warrant for impeached president

Protesters demand the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol during a rally near the presidential residence in Seoul on Jan. 5, 2025. (Yonhap) SEOUL, January 06 (AJP) - South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Monday that it has requested the police to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its failed attempt last week due to resistance from the Presidential Security Service. The arrest warrant, issued last Tuesday

January 6, 2025

South Korea's export gap with China, US narrows to 21-year low

SEOUL, January 6 (AJP) - South Korea’s export gap between its two largest trading partners, the United States and China, narrowed to a mere $5.23 billion in 2024, marking its lowest level in 21 years, according to data released Monday by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA). Exports to China, traditionally South Korea’s largest trading partner, rose by 6.6 percent year-on-year to $133.02 billion. Meanwhile, shipments to the United States surged by 10.45 per

January 6, 2025

[CES 2025] Samsung Display to showcase 18.1-inch foldable display at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS, January 5 (AJP) - Samsung Display will unveil its 18.1-inch foldable panel, which unfolds to the size of a small monitor, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, running for four days starting on Tuesday. Users can operate the device as a tablet or laptop depending on the situation, leveraging its touch functionality. The panel can also function as a monitor when paired with peripherals like a keyboard. When folded, the screen measures 13.1 inches. Previously, Samsung Display showcas

January 6, 2025

As economic turmoil mounts, acting president faces pressure to resolve political crisis

SEOUL, January 6 (AJP) - Calls for Acting President Choi Sang-mok to play a more active role in resolving South Korea's political crisis are growing louder, as the country faces increasing economic turmoil triggered by the Dec. 3 martial law declaration. Economists and political analysts alike argue that swift action is necessary to end the deadlock and reduce uncertainty that is wreaking havoc on financial markets. At the heart of the political crisis is the stalled executio

January 6, 2025

North Korea fires suspected hypersonic ballistic missile ahead of Trump's inauguration

SEOUL, January 6 (AJP) -- North Korea fired a suspected hypersonic ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, just two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the military detected the projectile around noon. The ballistic missile, launched from the Pyongyang area, flew about 1,100 kilometers before landing in the waters. While the missile was initially believed to use an engine typically found in in

January 6, 2025

Police pursue top presidential security officials for blocking Yoon's detention

SEOUL, January 05 (AJP) - Police have again called for two senior officials from the Presidential Security Service (PSS) to appear for questioning over their alleged role in obstructing the detention of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. Park Chong-jun, head of the PSS, and Deputy Kim Seong-hoon are under suspicion for obstructing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) in its attempt to arrest Yoon, Jan. 3. The CIO was attempting to execute a warrant

January 5, 2025

Defending President Yoon's martial law may lead to criminal charges

SEOUL, January 05 (AJP) - A heated debate has erupted online over whether defending South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law could lead to criminal charges. Some argue that endorsing Yoon’s conduct could itself be punishable, while others assert that such claims infringe upon the freedom of political expression guaranteed by the Constitution. At the heart of the discussion is the potential application of sedition charges for those wh

January 5, 2025

Mystery shrouds children spotted with North Korean leader's sister

SEOUL, January 3 (AJP) - The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is currently investigating whether two children recently spotted with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister Yo-jong could be her kids, the spy agency here said on Friday. Speculation arose shortly after North Korea's state television aired footage of Yo-jong walking alongside a boy and a girl after attending an event for the New Year's celebrations in Pyongyang earlier this week. The NIS said it is lo

January 3, 2025

South Korea to make largest-ever presence at CES

SEOUL, January 03 (AJP) - South Korean companies are set to make their largest-ever appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next week, unveiling their latest advancements in artificial intelligence, smart home technology and other innovations. With 1,031 companies participating, South Korea will have the third-largest national presence at the event, following the United States (1,509) and China (1,339). The world's largest electronics trade show will be held in Las

January 3, 2025

Investigators fail to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff

SEOUL, January 3 (AJP) - Investigators left President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence in Yongsan, Seoul empty-handed on Friday after failing to arrest him. Their attempt to arrest the embattled president came several days after the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) obtained an arrest warrant for Yoon earlier this week, following his repeated refusal to respond to summons. A team of 30 investigators left their office in Gwacheon, Gy

January 3, 2025