Latest News Headlines in HotRecentNews.Com en HotRecentNews.Com News http://www.hotrecentnews.com/images/hrlogo.webp http://www.hotrecentnews.com 48 48 1520 The scandal involving a Dior handbag leads to the downfall of South Korean President Yoon and raises questions about the conduct of First Lady Kim. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/dior-handbag-scandal-leads-to-downfall-of-sou/1520 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:30:08 +0000 1475 The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea brings relief and joy to the nation, ending days of uncertainty and chaos. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/relief-and-joy-as-president-yoon-suk-yeol-is-/1475 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:00:09 +0000 1423 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his decision to declare a state of emergency in the country last week to investigate North Korean hacking within the election commission. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-president-defends-decision-to-de/1423 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:06 +0000 1413 The opposition in the South Korean parliament has filed a new motion on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon declared a state of emergency on December 3, but had to retract it hours later under pressure from the legislature. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/opposition-in-south-korea-introduces-new-moti/1413 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:05 +0000 1405 Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a detention center using underwear, according to an official from the Ministry of Justice. Kim had resigned last Wednesday and was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in declaring a state of emergency. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/former-south-korean-defense-minister-attempts/1405 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:05 +0000 1365 Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the declaration of a state of emergency, according to the Yonhap news agency. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/former-south-korean-defense-minister-arrested/1365 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:40:04 +0000 1358 South Koreans took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol due to insufficient support for his impeachment. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/protests-in-south-korea-demand-president-yoon/1358 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:00:04 +0000 1328 Police in South Korea are conducting an investigation into President Yoon based on complaints filed by an opposition party and activists. The investigation also extends to other key figures in the government. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/police-investigating-president-yoon-in-ongoin/1328 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:40:09 +0000 1320 South Korea's military chief has offered his resignation following the military state of emergency earlier this week, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-koreas-military-chief-offers-resignatio/1320 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:06 +0000 1316 The main opposition party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, is set to vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. The impeachment procedure follows President Yoon's unexpected decision to declare a military state of emergency. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/opposition-in-south-korea-to-vote-on-presiden/1316 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:20:05 +0000 1315 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as the new Defense Minister, according to Yonhap news agency. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-president-accepts-defense-minist/1315 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:10:05 +0000 1291 The controversial South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared and then revoked a military state of emergency, causing political turmoil in the country. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-faces-un/1291 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:20:09 +0000 1289 Following an unexpected military coup attempt by President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea is in a state of political turmoil as opposition parties initiate impeachment proceedings. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/political-chaos-in-south-korea-president-yoon/1289 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:40:08 +0000 1285 Six South Korean opposition parties have initiated an impeachment process against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The parliament is likely to vote on Yoon's political future on Friday or Saturday. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-opposition-initiates-impeachment/1285 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:10:05 +0000 1283 South Korean ministers express their intention to collectively offer their resignation to the premier following the emergency declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-cabinet-willing-to-offer-resigna/1283 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:05 +0000 1274 President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has declared a state of emergency in a late-night televised address, leading to backlash from his own party and the opposition. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-president-declares-state-of-emer/1274 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:08 +0000 1099 A South Korean court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to a one-year suspended prison term for attempting to escape his military service in an unusual way. The man admitted to overeating in an effort to avoid conscription. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-man-26-receives-suspended-senten/1099 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:30:06 +0000 931 The main opposition leader of South Korea has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for violating the election law. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-opposition-leader-convicted-of-v/931 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:07 +0000 894 President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has resumed his golfing activities after a hiatus of eight years, citing the need to engage with President Donald Trump of the United States on the golf course. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korean-president-returns-to-golfing-due/894 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:09 +0000 851 A North Korean soldier in Kursk, who is recovering in a hospital bed, has spoken out about the situation in the border region occupied by Ukraine. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/alleged-north-korean-soldier-in-kursk-speaks-/851 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:10:13 +0000 734 North Korea launched at least seven missiles on Tuesday, defying United Nations resolutions. The ballistic missiles reached an altitude of 100 kilometers and traveled 400 kilometers, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The projectiles likely landed in the Sea of Japan east of North Korea. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-korea-fires-seven-missiles-and-again-ig/734 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:06 +0000 650 North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-toward/650 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:40:06 +0000 545 A fire has broken out at an American military base in the South Korean city of Busan. No casualties have been reported so far. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/major-fire-breaks-out-at-american-military-ba/545 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:40:05 +0000 539 South Korea escalates its defense industry capabilities as a response to North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the potential alliance with Russia. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/south-korea-surges-military-power-in-response/539 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:10:07 +0000 529 North Korean balloons have distributed pamphlets with propaganda over the South Korean capital Seoul for the first time, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's government. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-korea-sends-propaganda-leaflets-across-/529 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:05 +0000 511 The arrival of North Koreans in the Russian region of Kursk raises concerns about potential desertions. Ukrainian military officials share their perspectives on the situation. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-koreans-arrive-in-kursk-concerns-over-p/511 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:10:07 +0000 418 Former police chief of Seoul cleared of negligence in the deadly crush on Halloween in 2022 where over 150 people died due to overcrowding in a narrow street. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/former-seoul-police-chief-acquitted-of-neglig/418 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:30:10 +0000 390 Russia is angry with South Korea for sending drones with propaganda to North Korea, threatening the 'rule of law' in the country. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/russia-rebukes-seoul-south-korea-wants-to-des/390 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:50:12 +0000 384 Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accuses South Korea of sending drones into their airspace, escalating tensions between the two countries. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-korea-claims-evidence-of-south-korean-d/384 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:20:06 +0000 376 North Korea blew up part of the roads connecting South and North Korea, as confirmed by the South Korean army. Tensions rise as Pyongyang threatens to cut off all connections between the two countries. https://www.hotrecentnews.com/news/north-korea-destroys-part-of-roads-to-south-k/376 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:30:06 +0000