South Korea Adoptees Endure Emotional Sometimes Devastating Searches for Their Birth Families
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Families search for loved ones who disappeared in Syria during Assad's reign
Over 100,000 people were forcibly disappeared under Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, according to rights groups. Imtiaz Tyab spoke with people desperate to find their loved ones after Damascus ...CBS News - 15h -
Families search for loved ones who disappeared in Syria during Assad's reign
Over 100,000 people were forcibly disappeared under Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, according to rights groups. Imtiaz Tyab spoke with people desperate to find their loved ones after Damascus ...CBS News - 15h -
Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza
A released hostage in Gaza is fighting to save her boyfriend, who remains in captivityABC News - 3d -
Economic unfairness threatens to undermine democracy in South Korea
Three decades of market liberalisation have not delivered sustained growth or greater social mobilityFinancial Times - 5d -
Monday Briefing: South Korea’s Power Vacuum
Plus, how travel benefits us.The New York Times - 5d -
After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader
The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.The New York Times - 6d -
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.The New York Times - 6d -
Watch: Protesters jubilant as South Korea president impeached
Crowds gathered outside the National Assembly loudly cheered at the announcement.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
South Korea’s President Faces New Impeachment Vote
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling party blocked the opposition’s first attempt a week ago after his short-lived attempt to declare martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
The Cast of ‘South Pacific’ Reunites for an Emotional Benefit Performance
The cast of the 2008 Broadway revival of “South Pacific,” including Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
A Father’s Search for His Missing Daughter in South Korea
A father’s 25-year search for his missing daughter in South Korea made him a tragic national symbol of unwavering parental devotion.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
In its first statement about the turmoil over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, the North said nothing about how inter-Korean relations might be affected.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
'I'm scanning every face' - one woman's search for the family she has lost
A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
South Korea Bars President From Traveling Abroad
President Yoon Suk Yeol cannot leave the country as an investigation unfolds into whether he led an insurrection last week when he briefly imposed martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
President Yoon banned from leaving South Korea
Yahoo News - Dec. 9 -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
South Korea Unsure Who Is Running the Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
South Korea’s President Survives Impeachment Bid
Opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the political crisis he sparked by declaring martial law earlier this week. Tens of thousands of protesters had gathered.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
South Korea's emotional protesters watch impeachment hopes fade
A jubilant atmosphere quickly faded as protesters heard news that the impeachment vote against president Yoon Suk Yeol had failed.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
The resilience of South Korea’s democracy remains in doubt
How this ends is uncertain, but the nightmare scenario would be a return of the military to the streetsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Thursday Briefing: An Impeachment Motion in South Korea
Plus, what’s your favorite holiday tradition?The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: Foster dog gets emotional pep talk about visiting shelter to meet family's new foster
Nino, who was abandoned twice, got some emotional reassurance that the family was only going to the shelter to meet another foster dog.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach president
After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shockingly declared martial law on Tuesday, opposition parties Wednesday sought to impeach him. While South Korea's reputation as a democratic stronghold ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s tumult is a symptom of China-US strife
As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with riskFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil
Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilisesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?
A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail
A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces public fury and calls to resign after he imposed martial law, then backed down after Parliament voted to repeal it.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s Yoon lifts martial law order
President abandons plan after parliament rejects his emergency decreeFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s President Imposed Martial Law, Then Lifted It
Also, China banned rare mineral exports to the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Martial law in South Korea
South Korea’s president hands power to the militaryBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea
Plus, become a gladiator for a day.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
South Korea's president rescinds martial law order
Protestors flooded the streets of Seoul after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, but lawmakers voted to block the measure and eventually the South Korean leader reversed the decree.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Families flee south Lebanon again amid ceasefire violations
Yahoo News - Dec. 3 -
Parliament calls for lifting of martial law in South Korea
Yahoo News - Dec. 3
