Tag: #southkorea

Seoul court to rule on perjury charge against former President Yoon Suk Yeol

Seoul court will rule May 28 on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol committed perjury over testimony tied to his Dec. 3, 2024 martial-law declaration.

#southkorea, #yoonsukyeol, #perjury, #martiallaw

Samsung and Union Fail to Reach Deal After Mediation; 18-Day Strike Planned May 21

Post-mediation talks broke down May 13, raising the risk of an 18‑day strike at Samsung, a key player in global memory-chip supply chains.

#samsung, #labor, #semiconductors, #southkorea

Presiding Judge in Kim Keon Hee Appeal Found Dead at Seoul High Court

Judge Shin Jong-o, who presided over the appeal of former first lady Kim Keon Hee, was found dead at Seoul High Court; police say no foul play suspected.

#southkorea, #judiciary, #kimkeonhee, #seoul

KOSPI Rockets 5.8% as U.S.-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Eases Oil Fears

Seoul’s KOSPI surged 5.8% after a U.S.-Iran two-week pause in fighting drove oil prices lower and strengthened the won, triggering a broad relief rally.

#southkorea, #kospi, #oil, #iran, #stocks