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Rival parties clash over vacancies at Constitutional Court on Yoon's impeachment trial

The ruling and main opposition parties remained at odds Tuesday over whether to fill in three vacancies of the nine-member Constitutional Court that will handle President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Rival parties clash over vacancies at Constitutional Court on Yoon's impeachment trial
  • National Assembly begins confirmation hearings on Constitutional Court justices

Industry minister vows 'unwavering' policy implementation amid political turmoil

Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun hosted a meeting with government and business officials Tuesday, pledging the "unwavering" implementation of trade and industrial policies in the wake of the passage of an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol last week.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Industry minister vows 'unwavering' policy implementation amid political turmoil

Legal defense team for impeached Yoon denies insurrection charges

A legal defense team for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law did not amount to the charges of insurrection and the president will state his position in court if a public hearing is held in his impeachment trial.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Legal defense team for impeached Yoon denies insurrection charges

Martial law commander arrested over alleged insurrection

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su, who served as the chief commander during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law, was arrested Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Martial law commander arrested over alleged insurrection

Kim Ou-joon's 'assassination squad' claims dismissed as fictional by opposition DPK

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) expressed skepticism over broadcaster Kim Ou-joon's recent claims regarding an "assassination squad" allegedly active during the Dec. 3 martial law incident, dismissing them as "highly embellished with fictional elements."

Dec 17, 2024By KTimes
Kim Ou-joon's 'assassination squad' claims dismissed as fictional by opposition DPK

Joint investigation team attempts raid on presidential security service

 A joint investigation team was unable to seize material related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration from the office of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) on Tuesday, with its raid attempt foiled by the security officials.According to the investigation team, the PSS will decide later whether to cooperate with the raid and inform the investigators Wednesday.Investigators of the joint team arrived at the security service headquarters, located inside the presidential office in Yongsan, around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday but retreated around 6 p.m. after a futile standoff.The raid targeted the security service's computer servers as investigators attempt to secure the call history of a secure phone used by the national police chief, Cho Ji-ho, among other items.The security officials are believed to be denying entry citing law on the protection of classified information.The joint investigation team was also turned aside last Wednesday when it tried to raid Yoon's office and the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The presidential office handed over some data, which inve

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Joint investigation team attempts raid on presidential security service

Yoon's office sends back summons for questioning

A summons asking President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over alleged insurrection was delivered to the presidential residence Tuesday but sent back, a joint investigation team said.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon's office sends back summons for questioning

Prosecution extends detention of ex-defense chief in martial law probe

The detention period of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been extended until Dec. 28, the prosecution said Tuesday, as he has refused to cooperate in the investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law declaration.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Prosecution extends detention of ex-defense chief in martial law probe

Acting President Han vows to begin implementing 2025 budget on Jan. 1

Acting President Han Duck-soo said Tuesday the government will work to implement the 2025 budget on the first day of next year to help stabilize the economy amid rising uncertainties at home and abroad.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Acting President Han vows to begin implementing 2025 budget on Jan. 1

Police seek arrest warrant for ex-top military intelligence commander in martial law probe

Police filed for a court warrant Tuesday to arrest a former chief of the Defense Intelligence Command as part of their widening investigation into the martial law imposition.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap
Police seek arrest warrant for ex-top military intelligence commander in martial law probe
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