Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.
Pilots Discussed Alternate Ways to Land Before Deadly Jeju Air Crash
The pilots’ conversation with air traffic controllers, revealed in a partial transcript, could offer clues to what caused the disaster in South Korea, which killed 179 people.
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.
Celebrations as South Korean Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.
South Korea Wildfires Kill Dozens of People
At least 24 people are dead, including the pilot of a helicopter that crashed during efforts to contain fires that have burned for days, fueled by strong winds.
South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate
Rallies for and against Yoon Suk Yeol fill the streets as the Constitutional Court decides whether his ill-fated imposition of martial law justifies removal.
Families of Jeju Air Plane Crash Victims Press for Answers
Gathering at the airport, relatives of those who died are turning themselves into aviation experts to explore what caused the country’s worst air disaster.
South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial…
China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial
China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.