South Korean ruling party faces split over impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye
More than 30 lawmakers of the Saenuri Party, who have been at odds with Park, have vowed to leave.
Dec 21, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
Friend of South Korea's Park denies charges as trial begins
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has described Choi Soon-sil as a friend she had turned to at difficult times and apologised for carelessness in her ties with her.
Dec 19, 2016, 15:27 PM IST
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon criticises Park government over corruption scandal
Addressing the scandal that has gripped South Korea over the past two months, Ban Ki-moon said the political turbulence in the country is "surprising and unexpected".
Dec 19, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
UN chief Ban ki-Moon hints on running for South Korea's presidency
The next presidential election in South Korea is scheduled to be held in December 2017.
Dec 17, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
South Korea prosecutors plan raid of presidential palace
South Korean prosecutors investigating the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-Hye said Friday they intended to raid her offices, over the objections of her aides.
Dec 16, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
Japan, China, South Korea summit postponed on Park woes
Japan is postponing a summit with China and South Korea, the government said Tuesday, after the impeachment of South Korean President President Park Geun-Hye.
Dec 13, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
South Korea will overcome political confusion triggered by President Park Geun-Hye: UN
The vote leaves South Korea facing political anxiety and paralysis at a time of slowing economic growth, rising unemployment and heightened military tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Dec 09, 2016, 21:21 PM IST
South Korean President Park Geun-hye faces impeachment vote
The National Assembly introduced the impeachment motion on Thursday, setting up a likely vote on Friday
Dec 09, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
South Korea moves impeachment motion in parliament against President Park
The motion, which will be tested with a full vote of the National Assembly on Friday, accuses the president of constitutional and criminal violations.
Dec 08, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
South Korean ruling party urges Park Geun-Hye to quit in April
South Korea`s ruling party on Thursday urged scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye to step down in April next year, giving her a week to accept their ultimatum or risk impeachment.
Dec 01, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
South Korea President says willing to leave office early
South Korea`s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday she was willing to stand down early and would let Parliament decide on her fate.
Nov 29, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
South Korea President Park Geun-Hye says willing to leave office early
South Korea`s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday she was willing to stand down early and would let parliament decide on her fate.
Nov 29, 2016, 11:42 AM IST
South Korea police deployed ahead of anti-Park rallies
South Korea President Park Geun-Hye has apologised over the influence-peddling scandal involving her long-time confidante Choi Soon-Sil, who has been arrested for fraud.
Nov 26, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
8 out of 10 South Koreans support President Park Geun-hye's impeachment
At least eight out of 10 South Koreans support the move for impeachment of President Park Geun-hye after prosecutors identified her as an accomplice to Choi Soon-sil, her longtime confidante indicted for abuse of power and extortion, a survey said on Thursday.
Nov 24, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
South Korea President's office admits to buying 360 Viagra pills
Viagra-style drugs are sometimes prescribed by South Korean doctors to climbers as they are supposed to be effective in preventing altitude sickness.
Nov 23, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
South Korea, Japan agree intelligence-sharing on North Korea threat
South Korea and Japan signed a military intelligence pact on Wednesday to share sensitive information on the threat posed by North Korea`s missile and nuclear activities, the South`s Defence Ministry said.
Nov 23, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
South Korea's Opposition to begin President's impeachment process
South Korea`s main opposition, the Democratic Party announced on Monday that it will initiate impeachment proceedings against President Park Geun-hye, if she does not step down after having been declared an accomplice in a corruption case.
Nov 21, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
South Korea prosecutors say President Park was accomplice in corruption scandal
South Korean prosecutors said on Sunday that they believed President Park Geun-hye was an accomplice in a corruption scandal that has rocked her administration, in a heavy blow to her fight for political survival.
Nov 20, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Probe against South Korean President delayed
The prosecutors probing scandal-hit South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday have delayed their investigation indefinitely as the President`s counsel has requested it to minimise the number of people being probed.
Nov 16, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
South Korea prosecutors quiz former vice sports minister Choi Soon-Sil
South Korean prosecutors questioned a former vice sports minister on Wednesday as their probe into the corruption scandal engulfing President Park Geun-Hye spreads to preparations for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Nov 16, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
