[Remember Daily News]2025.02.02 South Korea News

1. Arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol and riots by his supporters

For the first time in constitutional history, a sitting president, President Yoon Seok-yeol, has been arrested. This led to a riot in which some of his supporters attacked the Seoul Western District Court, destroying the court’s exterior walls and arresting 89 people.

2. Israel-Palestine ceasefire agreement comes into effect

In the Middle East, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine has come into effect, and the two countries have entered into a 42-day first-phase ceasefire period. This move is expected to mark a new turning point in the Middle East peace process.

3. Inauguration of the second term of US President Donald Trump

In the United States, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have begun their terms. President Trump’s reelection is expected to bring significant changes to US domestic and international policies, which will likely have various impacts on the international community, including South Korea.

4. Opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cuba

As diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Cuba strengthen, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cuba has opened. This was done 11 months after diplomatic relations were established between the two countries, and it is expected that economic, cultural, and human exchanges will be activated in the future.

 

These issues are causing major ripples both domestically and internationally, and are expected to have a significant impact on South Korea's future political, diplomatic, and social environments.