South Korea Fires Kill At Least 18 People

South Korea Fires Kill At Least 18 People

South Korean fire crews battled what the acting president said on Wednesday were some of the worst wildfires ever in the country. At least 18 people have died, according to the authorities, as strong winds and dry conditions helped fuel the fires. Two ancient Buddhist temples were among the more than 200 buildings damaged or … Read more

South Korea​n Court ​Reinstates Impeached Prime Minister

South Korea​n Court ​Reinstates Impeached Prime Minister

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of South Korea was reinstalled to office as acting president​ on Monday, after the country’s Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment by the National Assembly. Mr. Han had served as South Korea’s acting president after ​the Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14​, suspending Mr. Yoon from office in connection … Read more