From a burger joint to the presidential office, a political scandal blurs the line between governance and superstition as shamans guide key decisions.

Superstitious practices of one of the main figures involved in the South Korean crisis highlight the significant role that shamanic beliefs play in certain power circles within the country, particularly around the current government.

South Korea's impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday that "everyone" in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers expressed concerns about President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law plan before he announced it on December 3.

SEOUL: The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court on Thursday (Feb 6) he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year's failed

Superstitious practices of one of the main figures involved in the South Korean crisis highlight the significant role that shamanic beliefs play in certain power circles within the country, particularly around the current government.

A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.

South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the sixth impeachment hearing on 6 February, 2025, amid ongoing accusations of ordering military actions against lawmakers during his controversial martial law declaration.

LONDON -- South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and South Korean media.