The acting chief justice of the Constitutional Court said Friday the court had designated a justice to review whether or not President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law had been unconstitutional. Justice Moon Hyung-bae told reporters that a constitutional complaint against Yoon's order on Tuesday night had been registered, and a judge had been named to preside over the case. The case is...

According to Rep. Kim Byung-kee, who was briefed by Hong on Friday, however, the NIS deputy director said Yoon told him to “arrest them (politicians) all” in a phone call after the president declared martial law. As proof, Hong showed Kim and other lawmakers a log of phone calls that took place between him and the president on the night of martial law.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 28, 2024 , a ccording to 17PR reports , the Malaysia-China International Brand Conference was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur . Marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia , over 150 representatives from Fortune Global 500 companies, government, academia, i...

Meanwhile, following Ador’s recent announcement of legal action to affirm the validity of its contract with NewJeans, the group has reiterated their stance on terminating the agreement, in a statement released on Friday. The quintet emphasized that, as of Nov. 29, they are no longer affiliated with Ador and asserted that the agency has no authority over their activities. Meanwhile, following Ado...

National Intelligence Service agents have been banned from entering National Assembly buildings in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. Several sources told The Korea Herald on Friday the National Assembly Secretariat has banned NIS agents from accessing parliament buildings starting Wednesday, along with the police and the Ministry of National Defense officials. ...

BANGKOK , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mekhong continues to empower and inspire Thai mixologists on the global stage through the Mekhong The Spirit Competition 2024 . Now in its seventh consecutive year, the competition showcases the artistry of Thai mixologists and their world-class cocktail creations, further solidifying their recognition among both domestic and international audiences. M...

SINGAPORE , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAGINE AI is the largest calendar event in Singapore that brings together the brightest minds in healthcare and artificial intelligence to explore the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. Hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, this biennial event features a diverse array of experts, practitioners, and innovators from across...

SHANGHAI , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 3 rd of December, BloombergNEF Summit grandly opened in Shanghai . Peng Chaocai, Chairman of Sungrow Hydrogen, was invited to attend the pivotal dialogue of "Green Hydrogen: A Reality Check" with other industry leaders, shared the insights on the current opportunities and challenges in green hydrogen industry. Sungrow Hydrogen Chairman Peng C...

HEFEI, China , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 26 to 27, Sungrow successfully hosted the Southeast Asia (SEA) Renewable Energy Summit at its headquarter tower, welcoming distinguished clients from the region to discuss the future of green energy. The two-day event featured advanced technology showcases, in-depth industry discussions, and site visits, further solidifying Sungrow'...

BEIJING , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The article has been published by China Daily on Dec. 6 : Qu Yingpu (second from right), publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, Qiu Xiaoping (first from left), vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Huang Baoyin (first from right), Party secretary of the University of International Business and Economics, present...

The deputy director of the South Korean spy agency said Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol had ordered him to arrest prominent political figures including the leaders of both the ruling and multiple opposition parties on Tuesday night following his sudden declaration of martial law. Hong Jang-won, the first deputy director of the National Intelligence Service, told the National Assembly that he...

How will vacancies at Constitutional Court impact impeachment process? After President Yoon Suk Yeol's unprecedented martial law declaration, the National Assembly is putting forward an impeachment motion amid growing calls for Yoon to resign. Here’s a clear breakdown of how the process could unfold and the challenges it faces under the current circumstances. Impeaching a president begins in t...

«Ruling party leader keeps stance of suspending Yoon Suk Yeol from his position» By Son Ji-hyoung Published : Dec. 6, 2024 - 18:25 People Power Party Chair Han Dong-hoon maintained his stance that President Yoon Suk Yeol should be "suspended from his position," he told party lawmakers after a face-to-face meeting with the embattled South Korean president on Friday afternoon. Han also said did ...

A total of 1,610 school workers with non-guaranteed contracts across the country participated in a one-day strike Friday, disrupting lunch plans at 220 schools, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. The strike, led by an umbrella group of unions representing "non-regular" workers, was held in protest of their wage disparity with school workers with guaranteed contracts. Korea...