Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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South Korean Opposition Leader Warns of New Martial Law Attempt as President Yoon Faces Impeachment Threat
In Seoul, political tensions have reached a fever pitch as South Korea's National Assembly prepares to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial imposition of martial law earlier this week. Amid growing domestic turmoil and international concern, opposition leaders are warning that Yoon may attempt a second, last-minute martial law order to maintain his grip on power. Such a move would be unprecedented in Asia's fourth-largest economy, a nation long lauded for its robust democratic institutions. 
In Seoul, political tensions have reached a fever pitch as South Korea's National Assembly prepares to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial imposition of martial law earlier this week. Amid growing domestic turmoil and international concern, opposition leaders are warning that Yoon may attempt a second, last-minute martial law order to maintain his grip on power. Such a move would be unprecedented in Asia's fourth-largest economy, a nation long lauded for its robust democratic institutions. -
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Investigated for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is embroiled in a political firestorm after his abrupt imposition of martial law earlier this week triggered nationwide protests and allegations of insurrection. As opposition lawmakers push for impeachment and prosecutors launch investigations, Yoon's presidency faces its gravest challenge yet. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is embroiled in a political firestorm after his abrupt imposition of martial law earlier this week triggered nationwide protests and allegations of insurrection. As opposition lawmakers push for impeachment and prosecutors launch investigations, Yoon's presidency faces its gravest challenge yet. -
Kim Jong Un Likely to Target Crisis-Hit South Korea Amid Martial Law Fallout and U.S. Scramble
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears poised to capitalize on the political chaos engulfing South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law plunged the nation into turmoil. The unfolding crisis in Seoul has caught the attention of Pyongyang, with analysts suggesting that North Korea may use the instability to advance its strategic objectives and undermine South Korea's alliance with the United States. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears poised to capitalize on the political chaos engulfing South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law plunged the nation into turmoil. The unfolding crisis in Seoul has caught the attention of Pyongyang, with analysts suggesting that North Korea may use the instability to advance its strategic objectives and undermine South Korea's alliance with the United States. -
Philippines and China Trade Accusations Over South China Sea Incident
Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week after the Philippines accused China of aggressive maneuvers near the contested Scarborough Shoal. Philippine officials said Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and sideswiped a patrol vessel, actions they described as reckless and provocative. Beijing countered that its coast guard was enforcing Chinese law in its claimed waters. 
Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week after the Philippines accused China of aggressive maneuvers near the contested Scarborough Shoal. Philippine officials said Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and sideswiped a patrol vessel, actions they described as reckless and provocative. Beijing countered that its coast guard was enforcing Chinese law in its claimed waters. -
Democratic Crisis in South Korea as President Yoon Faces Outrage Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korea descended into political turmoil on Tuesday night as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night television address, citing an "anti-state plot" linked to pro-North Korean forces. The unprecedented move, the first martial law declaration in over four decades, was met with swift backlash from lawmakers and citizens alike, culminating in an early-morning vote by the opposition-dominated National Assembly to overturn the decree. 
South Korea descended into political turmoil on Tuesday night as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night television address, citing an "anti-state plot" linked to pro-North Korean forces. The unprecedented move, the first martial law declaration in over four decades, was met with swift backlash from lawmakers and citizens alike, culminating in an early-morning vote by the opposition-dominated National Assembly to overturn the decree. -
China Retaliates Against U.S. with Rare Mineral Export Ban
China has announced a ban on the export of rare minerals critical to advanced technologies, escalating the ongoing tech war with the United States. The decision, unveiled Tuesday by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, targets gallium, germanium, antimony, and other materials essential for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and military applications. 
China has announced a ban on the export of rare minerals critical to advanced technologies, escalating the ongoing tech war with the United States. The decision, unveiled Tuesday by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, targets gallium, germanium, antimony, and other materials essential for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and military applications. -
China Fights Back Against U.S. Chip Curbs, Warns Domestic Buyers to Avoid ‘Unsafe’ American Products
. The Internet Society of China encouraged firms to "proactively" adopt chips made by domestic or foreign-owned enterprises operating in China, warning that US products are "no longer safe." 
. The Internet Society of China encouraged firms to "proactively" adopt chips made by domestic or foreign-owned enterprises operating in China, warning that US products are "no longer safe." -
Chinese Students Accused of Spying on U.S. Aircraft Carrier in South Korea, Links to Communist Party Revealed
South Korean authorities have intensified their investigation into three Chinese students accused of illegally filming U.S. military assets, including the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Officials allege the activity may have been part of a coordinated espionage operation directed by Chinese intelligence agencies. 
South Korean authorities have intensified their investigation into three Chinese students accused of illegally filming U.S. military assets, including the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Officials allege the activity may have been part of a coordinated espionage operation directed by Chinese intelligence agencies. -
U.S. Launches Harshest Crackdown Yet on China's Chip Industry, Targeting 140 Firms and Critical AI Technology
The United States has announced sweeping new restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, targeting 140 Chinese entities, including leading chip equipment makers like Naura Technology Group. The measures, introduced on Monday, represent the Biden administration's most aggressive effort yet to stymie China's progress in developing advanced semiconductors, which Washington views as critical to Beijing's military modernization and a potential threat to U.S. national security. 
The United States has announced sweeping new restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, targeting 140 Chinese entities, including leading chip equipment makers like Naura Technology Group. The measures, introduced on Monday, represent the Biden administration's most aggressive effort yet to stymie China's progress in developing advanced semiconductors, which Washington views as critical to Beijing's military modernization and a potential threat to U.S. national security. -
China Warns of Retaliation After Taiwan President’s U.S. Stopover Sparks Diplomatic Firestorm
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's high-profile stopover in Hawaii has drawn sharp condemnation from Beijing, heightening tensions in an already volatile U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle. The visit, framed as part of Lai's Pacific tour, has triggered stern warnings from China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province and opposes any official interaction with its leaders. 
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's high-profile stopover in Hawaii has drawn sharp condemnation from Beijing, heightening tensions in an already volatile U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle. The visit, framed as part of Lai's Pacific tour, has triggered stern warnings from China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province and opposes any official interaction with its leaders.
