Jean MacKenzie

2 weeks ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Joel Guinto |Jean MacKenzie

By Joel Guinto, BBC News, Jean Mackenzie, Seoul correspondent, Apr.28: North Korea has for the first time confirmed that it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Koh Ewe |Jean MacKenzie

Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline. Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline's CEO leading a state-funded agency.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jean MacKenzie

South Korea's president removed from power: What happens now? Jean MackenzieWatch: South Korean court removes President Yoon from officeSouth Korea's president has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment. Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jean MacKenzie

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law presidentJean MackenzieGetty ImagesOn Friday, South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Yoon Suk Yeol had abused his power by declaring martial law last December, and permanently removed him from office. Before that, South Korea was not somewhere you might expect a military takeover - a peaceful and proud democracy, admired across the globe for its K-dramas and technological innovation.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jean MacKenzie

South Korean court removes president from office, says he violated dutiesThe Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law gambit, a decision that sparked new protests from his supporters. SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office Friday, when the country’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld a …