South Korean demonstrators bring K-pop lights to impeachment protest; reigniting it as a symbol of resistance

1 week ago

Did Jungkook Secretly Attend Aespa's Seoul Concert During Military Service? BTS Fans React

ABP News

BTS singer Jungkook, currently serving in the South Korean military, was reportedly spotted at Aespa's concert in Seoul. BTS singer Jungkook at Aespa’s concert Eagle-eyed fans shared a video on X, showing someone resembling Jungkook enjoying Aespa's concert. pic.twitter.com/vFsX9spwOq — Jayla The Conqueror March 16, 2025 Here's what fans are saying about viral video from Aespa’s concert: Not him, apparently …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment

Al Jazeera

Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea’s capital before a court ruling deciding whether he will be disqualified from office. Large numbers of South Koreans have gathered across the capital, Seoul, to support or oppose impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol ahead of a court decision on whether his martial law declaration disqualifies him from office. In a …

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2 weeks ago

Police prepare for chaos as South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on president's impeachment

Firstpost

Yoon’s political fate hangs in the balance after his short-lived martial law decree on December 3 led to his impeachment and separate criminal charges of insurrection Members of the police stand guard as supporters of South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stand outside the Seoul detention center after the court decided to release him, in Uiwang, South Korea. File …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

India Condemns 'Provocative Activities' By Pro-Khalistan Supporters During Jaishankar's London Visit

ABP News

India on Thursday condemned the incident of security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's UK visit on Wednesday. A group of pro-Khalistan supporters staged a protest outside the Chatham House think tank in London where Jaishankar had participated in a discussion on Wednesday during his UK visit. Another video surfaced from outside the venue wherein pro-Khalistan protestors could be …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viral Video: Indian diaspora and Pro-Khalistan group engage in verbal duel outside Indian High Commission In London

Live Mint

Viral video: On Republic Day, January 26, Saturday, a pro-Khalistan group protesting outside the Indian High Commission in London, UK, was met with a counter-protest from the Indian diaspora. Meanwhile, several other Indian supporters gathered in counter-protest, waving the Indian tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and “Vande Mataram.” ‘Insulting national flag’ Some Indians told ANI …

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2 months ago

Supporters of South Korea’s Yoon storm courthouse. Some see hope in Trump’s return

LA Times

As South Korean authorities extended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention Sunday, his supporters stormed the courthouse that issued the warrant, smashing windows with police shields and using fire hydrants to spray officers. “It is deplorable to see a court that has no authority to review them issue arrest and search warrants, and to see investigative agencies issue false documents in …

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2 months, 1 week ago

South Korean political chaos continues to deepen after president Yoon Suk Yeol is arrested

ABC

After a weeks-long game of hide and seek, South Korea's president finally emerged from the shadows. Suspended, impeached by parliament and wanted by the country's anti-corruption agency, Yoon Suk Yeol is all at once powerless and at the same time singularly driving political chaos that has just entered its seventh week. The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol Photo …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Take: What is fuelling South Korea’s political drama?

Al Jazeera

South Korean authorities make a second attempt to detain President Yoon over last month’s brief martial law declaration. Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him over his brief martial law declaration, but he remains holed up in his fortified residence, backed by supporters waving US …

South Korea

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Crowds of people wrapped up against the bitter January cold clutch signs emblazoned with the slogan “Stop the Steal,” wave US flags, and don red MAGA-like hats. A sitting South Korean president has never faced criminal charges before, but the man at the center of the martial law maelstrom — who is himself a former …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Crowds of people wrapped up against the bitter January cold clutch signs emblazoned with the slogan “Stop the Steal,” wave US flags, and don red MAGA-like hats. A sitting South Korean president has never faced criminal charges before, but the man at the center of the martial law maelstrom — who is himself a former …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to take over efforts to detain impeached Yoon

Deccan Chronicle

South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following a standoff with the presidential security service last week.The agency and police confirmed the discussion on Monday, hours before the one-week warrant for Yoon’s detention was to expire.The Seoul Western District Court …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

S. Koreans stage protest as president resists arrest

China Daily

Ruling People Power Party lawmakers stand outside the official residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to try and prevent any attempt by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials to arrest Yoon, in Seoul, South Korea, January 6, 2025. Thousands descended on his residence again on Sunday despite bitter snow conditions blanketing Seoul — with one camp demanding …

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South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms

Hindustan Times

By Hyonhee Shin South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms SEOUL, - Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea's political crisis appeared headed toward another high-stakes confrontation. Yoon became the country's first sitting president to face arrest over his botched attempt …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him over his short-lived martial law decree. Staff from the presidential security service were seen installing barbed …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is this a Nazi symbol on Kim Namjoon's uniform? Fans defend BTS leader amid controversy, say 'stop spreading lies!’

Hindustan Times

On January 1, 2025, BTS ARMY woke up to an unexpected controversy involving their beloved leader Kim Namjoon. Fans defend BTS leader Kim Namjoon The image, posted on platforms like X, quickly caught the attention of online communities. Many users, concerned with the symbol on Namjoon's uniform, immediately jumped to conclusions, claiming that they had spotted the infamous Nazi symbol, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff

LA Times

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday. South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff on Friday during which he defied their attempt to detain him for questioning. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators over concern for …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea's Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid, prosecutors say

ABC

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol had authorised the military to fire their weapons if they needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report. The 10-page summary from former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun's prosecution indictment report, which was provided to the media, also said Mr Yoon vowed on December 3 …

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3 months ago

South Korea's opposition pushes for probes into Yoon

China Daily

A group of farmers, aboard tractors, calling for President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest are in standoff with police in Seoul on Saturday, as they attempt to stage a protest near Yoon's residence. YONHAP SEOUL — The floor leader of South Korea's main opposition party, Park Chan-dae, on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to promulgate special counsel bills targeting impeached President …

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3 months ago

Memes, Jokes and Cats: South Koreans Use Parody for Political Protest

New York Times

Memes, Jokes and Cats: South Koreans Use Parody for Political Protest As South Koreans took to the streets this month demanding the ousting of their president, some found an unexpected outlet to express their fury: jokes and satire. “Dumpling Federation Fried Dumpling Union” “Dumpling Federation Fried Dumpling Union” Video by Yu Young Jin/The New York Times “Pizza Toppings Research Group” …

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3 months ago

Rival protests over South Korea's impeached President Yoon held in Seoul

The Hindu

Demonstrators supporting and opposing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held rival protests several hundred metres apart in Seoul on Saturday, a week after he was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. "I wanted to ask Mr. Yoon how he could do this to a democracy in the 21st century, and I think if he really has a …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, as rival parties squabble the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

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3 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: K-pop light sticks take over protests that fueled impeachment of South Korea’s president

Associated Press

Seoul — K-pop light sticks, Christmas lights and even Santa Claus outfits have taken over daily protests demanding the ouster of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his shocking martial law declaration this month. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Heo Joonmyeong, 19, a student, poses for a photo during a rally …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid

India Today

South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from office amid a political crisis over his controversial attempt to impose martial law in the country. South Koreans celebrate after the result of the second martial law impeachment vote outside the National Assembly in Seoul. SURPRISE MARTIAL LAW DECREE AND FALLOUT In a surprise …

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3 months, 1 week ago

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea

Hindustan Times

The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, has plunged the country into a political crisis. The recent declaration of martial law is the first since South Korea’s democratic transition. While the instrument of martial law remains available to the president in situations of national emergency, such …

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3 months, 1 week ago

From K-pop and carols to free food: Inside South Korea impeachment protests

Firstpost

Protests calling for the removal of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have been in full swing in Seoul this past week. Demonstrators are now using K-pop songs and Christmas carols to urge Yoon, who briefly imposed martial law, to step down A protester dances, during a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in …

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3 months, 1 week ago

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids

Live Mint

South Korea’s martial-law crisis widened as the imprisoned former defense minister attempted suicide, investigators said they would seek to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol and police attempted to raid the presidential office. The opposition is about eight votes shy of a two-thirds majority needed at South Korea’s unicameral, 300-seat legislature—though several additional conservatives have recently signaled they could move to …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as thousands of protesters …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: How South Korean Protesters Filled Streets to Demand Yoon’s Ouster

New York Times

How Protesters Filled the Streets in South Korea’s Center of Power Tens of thousands of South Koreans from across the country gathered in the streets outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Saturday, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster. National Assembly Vehicles are parked to prevent military helicopters from landing The police lined up along the gates 1,700 feet Protesters …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea president close to averting impeachment

New Indian Express

A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was on the brink of failing Saturday, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted the ballot despite huge protests outside parliament. But almost all 108 members of Yoon's People Power Party filed out of the chamber before the vote, prompting critical shouts from the opposition -- with one yelling "where …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea martial law: Thousands protest in Seoul, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign

Live Mint

South Korea faces a major political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. People hold candles and signs during a candlelight vigil to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law which was reversed hours later, at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 5, 2024. Trade union …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Revisiting South Korea's troubled Martial Law history through pictures

India Today

This week, South Korea witnessed a rare moment in its recent history as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Members of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party stage a rally against President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul. Martial law has been a defining yet deeply divisive part of South Korea’s modern history. Today, as South …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Vigil march in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at the context behind South Korea’s shocking martial law edict

Associated Press

TOKYO — It may seem that the wild scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea’s parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere. From a doctors’ strike, to an opposition leader narrowly avoiding prison amid a raft of court cases, to millions of people filling the streets in …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea martial law: Monsta X's IM goes viral as 1st K-pop idol to deliver breaking news

Hindustan Times

MONSTA X’s I.M has often grabbed the K-pop community’s attention for numerous reasons. On Tuesday, he again made waves online after becoming the first idol to deliver the news of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. During the Tuesday, December 3, live broadcast of KBS CoolFM’s 'MONSTA X I.M’s Kiss the Radio show, the K-pop idol became …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order

Hindustan Times

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the streets to protest against the order.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout A protester against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order

Hindustan Times

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the. In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the streets to protest against the order. 1 …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea martial law lifted. Opposition submit motion to impeach President Yoon

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers climbed walls to reenter the building and unanimously voted to lift his order. South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Protesters say South Korea martial law shows ‘how easily democracy can be threatened’

CNN

Seoul CNN — Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s surprise declaration of martial law the night before called for his resignation. Outside the National Assembly Hall in the capital Seoul, hundreds of people gathered on the steps as inside, opposition parties attempted to impeach President Yoon Suk …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: South Korea protesters celebrate after president says he will lift martial law

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as protesters storm …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

How £55 funeral wreaths sent by disgruntled K-pop fans became a public menace

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Earlier this year, one of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

South Korean opposition leader given suspended jail term for violating election law

ABC

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been convicted of violating election law and sentenced to a suspended prison term after a court ruled he made false statements while denying corruption allegations during a presidential campaign. Prosecutors also cited a TV interview Mr Lee gave in December 2021, when he said he didn't know a senior official at Seongnam city's …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Concert tips: Crowds scream–singing along ruins shows. K-pop has a solution.

Slate

Have you attended the concert of a singer popular with the tween-to-young-adult demographic this summer? For example, here’s the K-pop girl group NewJeans teaching the fanchant for their hit song “Super Shy.” And here, in a video recorded from an audience member at a live concert, you can hear the audience participating during the designated parts of the song. Here’s …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Korean fans blast Adele for using controversial Rising Sun Flag at concert: Here's why

Hindustan Times

Adele is receiving serious criticism from her Korean fans for her use of an image during her concerts. Adele received backlash for the use of the Rising Sun Flag at the concert in Germany. Adele upsets her fans with Rising Sun Flag Adele, who began one of the biggest tours had upset her fans on the first day of her …

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8 months ago

North Korean trash balloon lands near South Korean president’s office

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A trash-filled balloon sent by …

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8 months ago

North Korean trash balloons have fallen on the compound of South Korea’s presidential office

Hindustan Times

SEOUL, South Korea — Yonhap news agency says North Korean trash-carrying balloons have fallen on the compound of South Korea’s presidential office. North Korean trash balloons have fallen on the compound of South Korea’s presidential office Yonhap gave no further details. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the North Korean balloons were flying north of Seoul …

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8 months ago

Trash dropped by a North Korean balloon falls on South Korea’s presidential compound

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — Trash carried by at least one North Korean balloon fell on the South Korean presidential compound on Wednesday, raising worries about the security of key South Korean facilities during North Korean provocations. The more than 2,000 North Korean balloons discovered in South Korea in the past weeks carried wastepaper, scraps of cloth, cigarette butts and even …

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8 months ago

Trash dropped by a North Korean balloon falls on South Korea’s presidential compound

LA Times

Trash from at least one North Korean balloon fell on the South Korean presidential compound Wednesday, raising worries about the security of key South Korean facilities from North Korean provocations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said earlier Wednesday that North Korea had restarted floating balloons across the border, the 10th such launch since late May. The more than 2,000 …

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