South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been reinstated as the acting president as the Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment

ABC News - 2d

South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, but didn't rule on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

CBS News - 2d

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers on Monday, the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics.

NBC News - 2d

South Korean Court Reinstates Impeached Prime Minister

The legislature impeached Han Duck-soo in December, soon after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law. Mr. Yoon’s fate is still unclear.

The New York Times - 2d

What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader

In the latest twist in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, the country’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting leader, overturning his impeachment by opposition ...

ABC News - 2d

South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday

ABC News - Mar. 7

Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison Saturday after a court ruled his detention over insurrection charges was invalid. The conservative president faces charges ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment

Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.

CNBC - 2d

Conviction of South Korean opposition leader is overturned

South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been cleared of his election law violation charges at an appellate court

ABC News - 2h

South Korea court reinstates PM as acting leader

The court has dismissed Han Duck-soo's impeachment, as South Korea's political turbulence continues.

BBC News - 2d

Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release. South Korea’s impeached conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment

The ruling is the latest twist in months of political turmoil since suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration last year. South Korea ’s constitutional court has ruled against the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Impeached South Korean president Yoon released from custody

Yahoo News - Mar. 8

South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained

ABC News - Mar. 8

South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.

CBS News - Mar. 8

South Korean officials say a helicopter engaged in firefighting has crashed

ABC News - 8h

Thailand prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

The prime minister won the backing of 319 of 488 lawmakers present, according to Reuters.

CNBC - 10h

South Korean Court Blocks K-pop Band NewJeans From Going It Alone

The court sided with the girl group’s record label, Ador, barring the quintet from planning commercial pursuits after trying to cut ties. The band vowed to appeal.

The New York Times - 5d

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies of heart attack at 63

Head of tech giant’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division passed away at a hospital on Tuesday. South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that its co-chief ...

The Guardian - 23h

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister

Carney, a former Goldman Sachs executive with no experience in politics, becomes Canada's 24th prime minister.

CBS News - Mar. 14

South Korea’s constitutional court restores PM as acting president

Move comes ahead of hotly anticipated ruling on impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law bid

Financial Times - 2d

Thai Prime Minister survives a challenge by rivals

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra easily survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament following a two-day debate in which rivals charged that she has mismanaged the country and let ...

ABC News - 6h

South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail

The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Prada severs ties with South Korean actor after dating scandal

Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Watch: Key moments in Mark Carney's road to becoming prime minister

Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Who is Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister?

Canada's Liberal Party has chosen former central bank leader Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's next prime minister. The 59-year-old economist won with nearly 86% support in a ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

12 dead, dozens hurt as bus overturns, passengers thrown on highway in South Africa

Emergency services say at least 12 people died and 45 were injured when a bus overturned on a highway in the South African city of Johannesburg

ABC News - Mar. 11

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, 63, dies of heart attack

South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died at the age of 63.

CNBC - 1d

Mark Carney, ex-central banker, to become Canada's next prime minister

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals with U.S.

NBC News - Mar. 9

What to know about Mark Carney, elected next Canadian prime minister

Mark Carney, a former central banker, won his Liberal Party's election in a landslide Sunday and will replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada. He will be sworn into office in the coming ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

What does Canada’s new prime minister mean for the US?

Canada has a new prime minister-in-waiting. Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation in January, the governing Liberal Party elected Mark Carney as its leader in a landslide victory on Sunday. ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Indian prime minister joins Trump's Truth Social platform

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined President Trump’s Truth Social platform. “Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

North Dakota Senate rejects resolution asking Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ruling

The North Dakota Senate rejected a measure that would have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister amid Trump's trade war

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister

ABC News - Mar. 14

Canada's new prime minister is triggering an election campaign this weekend. Here’s what to know

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28

ABC News - 4d

Mark Carney to be Canada's new prime minister after Justin Trudeau resignation

Members of Canada's ruling Liberal Party have elected economist Mark Carney to take over for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister, pledges to take on Trump

Canada's next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, is pledging to take on President Trump as the president imposes tariffs and threatens to turn the country into the 51st state. CBS ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Trump makes third term remark during event with Irish prime minister

President Trump floated the idea of running for a third term during a St. Patrick’s Day event Wednesday, saying he looked forward to celebrating with the Irish prime minister “at least three more ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

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