Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea: President Lee's approval hits record lows

244 clusters · 128 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: South Korea President Lee's approval rating hits record low of 38%

President Lee Jae-myung’s public approval continues to decline, reaching new lows. Recent Gallup Korea data reported a 42% approval rating and a record 50% disapproval rate, with real estate policy cited by 27% of respon

Legal proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Yoon Suk Yeol faces four-year prison request in appeal

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing multiple legal proceedings regarding election and political fund violations. In an appellate hearing concerning the Public Official Election Act, Yoon’s defense team

South Korean judicial facility riot litigation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean court upholds sentences in 500 million won redevelopment scam

The National Court Administration of South Korea has filed a civil lawsuit seeking approximately 1.17 billion won in damages from five individuals convicted for their roles in a riot at the Seoul Western District Court.

South Korea dog meat trade ban

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea implements phase-out of dog meat trade

South Korea is currently navigating its final summer of legal dog meat sales ahead of the nationwide ban scheduled for February 7, 2027. The legislation, passed by Parliament in January 2024, criminalizes the breeding, s

South Korean special prosecutor investigation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korean Special Counsel indicts 58 people, including Yoon Suk Yeol

The 180-day investigation led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young has concluded with the indictment of 58 individuals, including 7 arrests and 51 non-arrest indictments. Notably, former President Yoon Suk Yeol and Fir