President Yoon impeached over martial law declaration

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled later after lawmakers voted against it. The opposition-controlled National Assembly approved a second impeachment motion against the embattled p

December 14, 2024

(URGENT) President Yoon impeached over martial law declaration

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week.

December 14, 2024

Hundreds of thousands rally ahead of Yoon's impeachment vote

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered near the National Assembly in Seoul on Saturday, demanding the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of a parliamentary vote to impeach him. Yoon abruptly declared martial law on Dec. 3, mobilizing troops and helicopters to storm the National Assembly, but the botched plan ended in an overnight fiasco, with martial law being lifted just hours later. The vote for Yoon's impeachment follows a f

December 14, 2024

Top police officials arrested in martial law probe

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - South Korea's two highest-ranking police officials were arrested Friday over their alleged roles in President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition last week. The Seoul Central District Court issued the arrest warrants for Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the National Police Agency, and Kim Bong-sik, chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The court cited concerns about the potential destruction of evidence. Yoon imposed mar

December 14, 2024

Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law declaration

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) -- The South Korean parliament is set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following 10 days of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon imposed martial law on the night of Dec. 3, sending troops and helicopters to the National Assembly. The decree was canceled after lawmakers voted against it. Lawmakers will vote on the impeachment motion at a plenary session scheduled to begin at 4 p.

December 14, 2024

IU supports fans attending impeachment rally against Yoon

SEOUL, December 14 (AJP) - Singer and actress IU will support her fans attending a rally on Saturday calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, providing snacks and hand warmers. EDAM Entertainment announced on its official fan platform that these items will be available at five locations in Yeouido, Seoul, including a cafe and restaurants. "We prepared food and hand warmers to help warm the cold hands of UAENA (IU's fandom), who are brightening the surroun

December 14, 2024

AI care robot 'Hyodol' registered as medical device in US

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Hyodol, a South Korean robot maker, has been registered as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The robot, also named Hyodol, assists elderly individuals by tracking their activities, sending reminders for medication and walks, and alerting guardians or a central control system if prolonged inactivity is detected. Designed as a soft doll, it is equipped with communication devices, motion detection, and touch sensors. The robot u

December 13, 2024

Stratcom 2024 highlights Türkiye's vision for ethical AI and global communication

Istanbul, December 13 (AJP) - STRATCOM 2024, held on Friday at Istanbul’s Rixos Tersane Resort, brought together around 3,000 visitors, including officials, diplomats, scholars, and media leaders. The forum, themed “AI in Communication: Trends, Risks, and Transformations,” examined the promises and challenges of artificial intelligence in reshaping communication. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Istanbul’s role as a global hub and addressed AI&rsqu

December 13, 2024

PHOTOS: Festive events held around Seoul for Christmas

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Christmas trees are lighting up the city as Seoul prepares for the holiday season with a variety of festive events aimed at fostering cheer and supporting local businesses.

December 13, 2024

US offers bounty for North Korean IT workers

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - A reward of up to $5 million, along with the most wanted list, has been put on North Korean firms based in China and Russia that are allegedly involved in sending North Korean workers overseas for money laundering and supporting the country's weapons of mass destruction program, the U.S. State Department revealed on Thursday. The department said it is "seeking information on North Korean information technology (IT) companies..... engaged in the ex

December 13, 2024