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Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the South Korean government.

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Protesters Storm Inside South Korea Court: Building Damaged, Smashed Over Yoon’s Detention Extension Protests in South Korea escalated into violent clashes outside the Seoul court after the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was extended for up to 20 days. Thousands gathered to demand his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 3 days ago

South Korean police take charge in effort to detain impeached President Yoon Dozens of anti-corruption agency investigators and assisting police officers attempted to detain the impeached president on Friday but retreated from his residence in Seoul after a tense five-hour.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published 2 weeks ago

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Seoul court issues arrest warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, blocked by military A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, but military personnel have blocked the police from carrying out the arrest. The incident.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 3 weeks ago

South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

South Koreans urge president to resign Protesters gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday, chanting slogans calling on South Korea's president to resign and for the ruling party to impeach him. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 6, 2024

Martial Law Spark Chaos as Yoon Faces Impeachment; Defense Chief Replaced Amid Political Uproar South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in Seoul sparks political backlash. Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun resigns as opposition parties push impeachment motions against.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published on December 5, 2024

VIDEO\| Tanks on Seoul Streets, Protesters March Against South Korean Prez Yoon \| Dramatic Scenes South Korea witnessed a dramatic day as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unprecedented declaration of martial law sent shockwaves through the nation. Armored vehicles and troops briefly mobilized on the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:47Published on December 4, 2024

VIDEO \| South Korean Army Storms Parliament Amid Shocking Martial Law Attempt by President Yoon Shocking footage reveals South Korean troops storming the National Assembly in Seoul during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose martial law. The dramatic scenes unfold as security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on December 4, 2024

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Thousands brave freezing conditions to protest South Korean president as he faces arrest Thousands of people have braved freezing temperatures and snow to protest both for and against South Korea's president outside his residence in Seoul. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Huge disappointment for protesters as South Korean president saved by his own party At the gates of the national assembly in Seoul, there was huge disappointment as the news hit that the president, who they wanted punished, had been saved by his own party. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2024
Shocking week for South Korea with people appalled and president facing uncertain future On the streets of South Korea's capital Seoul, people are still stunned and they sound incredulous. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024

'I knew the risks - that I could be shot': The South Koreans who stood up to president's martial law order Kang Sun-Woo has hardly slept. The Democratic Party politician has been staying on the floor of the National Assembly in Seoul ever since the army stormed into it on Tuesday night. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
On Seoul's streets, South Korea is reeling from president's high-risk antics Night has fallen in Seoul and the cold is biting. But outside the National Assembly, the air is bright with candles and thick with the cries of people calling for the president to be impeached. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024
Five dead as South Korea battles record snowfall Five people have reportedly died in a cold snap engulfing South Korea, with its capital Seoul facing its third-heaviest snowfall on record. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2024

Raducanu reaches Korea Open quarter-finals Great Britain's Emma Raducanu reaches the quarter-finals at the Korea Open after beating China's Yue Yuan in straight sets in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024
Watson beaten by Kostyuk at Korea Open Great Britain's Heather Watson is knocked out of the Korea Open following a straight-set defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024
Spurs outplayed by Bayern in pre-season defeat Tottenham slip to their first defeat of pre-season as they lose 2-1 to Bayern Munich in front of a 67,000 sell-out crowd in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024
Inside Lingard's stuttering start to life in Seoul Jesse Lingard's start to life at FC Seoul has been hampered by a knee injury, but can he still prove a success in South Korea? BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024

Ohtani debuts in LA Dodgers' win in Seoul Japan's baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes his Los Angeles Dodgers debut in a victory over the San Diego Padres in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Antony Blinken visits Seoul North Korea has launched ballistic missiles as US secretary of state Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet Twinning At 'Dune 2' Premiere In Seoul Zendaya has been making a showstopping impact on the "Dune" promo tour so far ... and seems like her costar Timothée Chalamet wanted in on the action, 'cause he's copying her. Check out what these.. TMZ.com - Published on February 21, 2024	Skyscrapers and scorpion: Indigenous artists mix modern with the traditional Last year, Warli artist Anil Chaitya Vangad recreated a map of Seoul in three large Warli panels. Vangad will showcase a Warli representation of Mahatma Gandhi's life at 'The Art of India' exhibition... IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024
Heaviest snow in Seoul for more than 40 years Seoul has seen its biggest single-day snowfall for more than 40 years. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2023	'Parasite' Star Lee Sun-kyun's Wife in Tears at His Funeral The death of "Parasite" star Lee Sun-kyun is hitting his family and friends hard as they lay the South Korean actor to rest. Lee's funeral was held Friday in Seoul, where a large congregation followed.. TMZ.com - Published on December 29, 2023
'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Presumed Dead by Suicide Amid Drug Probe Lee Sun-kyun – best known for his 2019 role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" – has died by suicide while under investigation for using illegal drugs. The South Korean actor was found dead in.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2023	World number four Pegula wins Korea Open World number four Jessica Pegula claims her second title this season with victory over Yue Yuan in the Korea Open final in Seoul. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023
British Scouts move into hotels after heatwave hits World Jamboree site British scouts have moved into hotels in South Korean capital Seoul after a "punishingly hot" heatwave at the World Jamboree sparked health concerns for the thousands of children. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023	Free-climbing British man arrested halfway up South Korean skyscraper A British man has been arrested more than halfway up the world's fifth tallest building in Seoul while attempting to climb to the top without safety ropes. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
Seoul motorway tunnel crash and fire leaves five dead and 37 injured At least five people have died and another 37 injured after a lorry collided with a bus in a motorway tunnel, causing a huge fire. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2022	First calls to police made four hours before Seoul Halloween crush turned deadly The first calls to police about the crush in Seoul that killed more than 150 people came in four hours before the incident turned fatal. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2022
'Slow and agonising': Eyewitnesses describe the horror of the Seoul Halloween crush Witnesses have revealed the harrowing details of the fatal crush in Seoul. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022	'Thorough investigation' into Seoul stampede as PM pledges action to prevent future tragedies South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has promised a "thorough investigation" into the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022
Nation submerged in grief as remnants of panic fill the street where celebration became a tragedy There's a stillness in Itaewon where the horror unfolded, the site of a stampede in Seoul that killed at least 153 people. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2022	How did Seoul Halloween celebration turn into a deadly crush? Packed into narrow alleyways lined with bars and clubs, thousands of people travelled to Itaewon, an area of Seoul, for the city's first Halloween festival since the COVID-19 pandemic. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2022