Chinese media also quickly reported the issuance of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol and the news of President Yoon's supporters storming the

Anchor] Regarding Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest, the U.S. government expressed its position that "we have confidence in the democratic resilience of the Republic of

Recently suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested early Wednesday by the country's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, ending a political standoff triggered by Yoon's short-lived decision to impose martial law last month.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol becomes the first sitting president to be arrested in the country’s history after weeks-long standoff.

Donald Trump will be sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th U.S. president at a ceremony at the Capitol Building. The 78-year-old Trump then delivers his inaugural address. On day one, Trump has pledged to sign a host of executive orders on a raft of matters ranging from border security to oil and gas production.

Thousands of protesters recently gathered in Seoul following failed attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol last week.

Cyprus strengthens military ties with the U.S.; South Korea's President Yoon resists arrest; concerns rise for migrants under Trump's deportation plan; Ukraine fights off Russian drones; French political tensions escalate;

A first attempt this month ended in a dramatic standoff at the residence where President Yoon Suk Yeol had been holed up since he was impeached.

Asian stocks showed mixed results following Wall Street's performance ahead of key US inflation data. Concerns over inflation influence potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. South Korean political unrest and economic changes in Hong Kong also impacted regional markets.

Asian stocks had a mixed day as investors await US inflation data. Nikkei fell; China & Australia down, India & Hong Kong up.

Hong Kong travel agencies have adjusted their itineraries for trips to Korea in response to recent protests, with one noting inquiries and registrations had dropped by up to 30 percent recently.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have adopted some of the symbols and slogans associated with President-elect Donald Trump.