In a dramatic escalation of U.S. immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second administration, federal agents stormed a major Hyundai-LG Energy Solutions battery plant construction site in Georgia on September 4, 2025, detaining nearly 500 workers—most of them South Korean nationals. The sweeping operation, dubbed “Operation Low Voltage,” has ignited outrage in Seoul, prompting a […]
•The Donation Comes Amid Global Food Crisis In a landmark gesture of global solidarity, the Republic of Korea has donated 23,258 metric tonnes of rice, valued at approximately Sh2.3 billion (around $17.7 million USD), to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to address food insecurity among refugees in Kenya. The consignment, the largest single […]
Moyale, Kenya| Two South Korean nationals who were abducted from the border town of Odda in Moyale, Marsabit County, nine months ago are reportedly being held captive in Somalia by suspected members of the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The victims, identified as Mr. David Lee and his mother-in-law, Ms. Hiwi Sokk Cheon, were kidnapped on […]
•Constitutional Court upholds parliamentary impeachment over unconstitutional actions; new elections expected within 60 days Seoul| South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday delivered a historic and unanimous ruling to formally remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, affirming the National Assembly’s impeachment decision and marking a dramatic climax to months of political turmoil triggered by his […]
In a historic and unprecedented move, South Korean authorities have detained the nation’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol, on charges of insurrection. The allegations stem from Yoon’s controversial decision to briefly impose martial law, a measure that was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. The Joint Investigation Headquarters confirmed the arrest in a formal statement, saying, […]
In a dramatic and controversial move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing an alleged threat from “pro-North Korean anti-state forces” purportedly conspiring to overthrow the government. The decision, announced amidst rising political tension, prompted the deployment of military personnel around the National Assembly in Seoul, creating widespread alarm and confusion among […]
