Prosecutors Seek Death Sentence for Former South Korean President Over Failed Martial Law Bid

Prosecutors Seek Death Sentence for Former South Korean President Over Failed Martial Law Bid

  • January 13, 2026

South Korean prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk-yeol, accusing him of leading a rebellion through his short-lived attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. The request was made on Tuesday by an independent counsel during closing arguments,

Xi Calls on South Korea to Make ‘Correct Strategic Choices’ as Both Sides Seek Reset

Xi Calls on South Korea to Make ‘Correct Strategic Choices’ as Both Sides Seek Reset

  • January 5, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged South Korea to make what he described as the correct strategic choices, emphasising that both countries share responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the region. His remarks came during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung