South Korea, Seoul and Blinken

South Korea's impeached leader Yoon hunkers down in Seoul's 'Beverly Hills'
Behind rows of barbed wire and a small army of personal security, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained holed up in his sprawling hillside villa with his wife, dogs and cats on Tuesday as investigators planned his arrest.
Blinken meets South Korean acting leader Choi Sang-mok in Seoul
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met South Korea’s acting leader Choi Sang-mok in Seoul on Monday. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Blinken Says Confident in South Korea’s Acting Leadership
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence in South Korea’s acting leader as the two nations reaffirmed their security alliance in the face of the ongoing challenges posed by North Korea at a time when Seoul is struggling to restore political stability.
South Korea's embattled leader Yoon finds allies among young conservative men
As impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol fights for his political survival, the embattled leader has found an ally among young conservative men.
S. Korean parliamentary leader meets Blinken
S. Korean parliamentary leader meets Blinken South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (3rd from R) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (3rd from L) hold talks during their meeting at the parliamentary building in Seoul on Jan.
S. Korean acting president meets Blinken
South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok (R) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shake hands during their meeting at the government complex in Seoul on Jan. 6, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips,
North Korea launches ballistic missile as Blinken arrives in Seoul
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, as U.S ...
North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
North Korea says its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike targets in the ...
South Korea’s anti-corruption chief apologises, shows resolve to detain Yoon
The agency’s first attempt to detain Yoon on Jan 3 bore no fruit following a five-hour stand-off. Read more at ...
What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound
For weeks, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has remained in his compound and refused to respond to detention and search ...
North Korea tests mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul on Monday was a ...
Democratic Party of Korea files criminal complaint against Acting President
The Democratic Party filed a criminal complaint with the police against Mr Choi, accusing him of negligence. Read more at ...
South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea
South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile that flew 685 miles before landing in waters between the Korean ...
In South Korea, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges Facing Democracies
The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and ...
Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
Russia may be close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea after the isolated nation supplied troops to ...
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired missile into eastern sea
The launch event came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul for talks with South Korean allies over the ...
Gallery exhibitions in Seoul to add to your calendar
Galleries prepare for another milestone year, shedding light on renowned Korean artists and international artists being shown ...