William Gallo

South Korea’s Yoon impeached over martial law attempt

The decision strips Yoon’s powers but is subject to judicial review

12 conservatives join opposition to impeach Yoon

South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. In a vote Saturday, 12 conservatives joined the opposition to impeach. The country’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to formally remove Yoon from office. VOA's Bill Gallo in Seoul has more.

Korean journalists recount night of fear under Yoon’s martial law

Decree would have placed media under military control

South Korea’s leadership unclear as Yoon struggles to retain power

Yoon survives impeachment; opposition vows another vote within days

South Korean lawmakers failed Saturday to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law — which was lifted within hours — this week. But opposition lawmakers say they will hold another impeachment vote as soon as next week. VOA's Bill Gallo reports from Seoul.

Yoon survives impeachment attempt; opposition vows another vote within days

Earlier, President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for causing anxiety in attempting martial law

Ahead of impeachment vote, Yoon apologizes for anxiety over martial law decree 

Lawmakers will vote on Yoon's impeachment later Saturday

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment as key conservative turns against him

Conservative party leader calls Yoon’s 'swift suspension' necessary after failed martial law bid

South Korea’s ruling party opposes impeachment of president over martial law debacle

Move by Yoon’s People Power Party could lead to defeat of Saturday’s impeachment vote; national police open investigation of Yoon and three others over possible treason

Backlash grows against South Korea’s Yoon after martial law decree

South Korea's parliament quickly overturned Yoon's decree, leaving his future uncertain

Yoon’s martial law declaration sparks chaos in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly imposed martial law Tuesday, an unanticipated move that rattled the nation. Though Yoon backed down, the development raises doubts about his political future, as Bill Gallo reports from Seoul, South Korea. Contributor: Lee Juhyun.

Opposition party calls for Yoon to resign after South Korean president declares martial law

South Korea's parliament quickly overturned Yoon's decree, leaving his future uncertain

World braces for impact as Trump revisits trade wars

Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs that would remake global trade landscape

Facing Trump’s return, South Korea tees up for alliance strains

South Korea’s Yoon is practicing golf in preparation for Trump diplomacy

US Asia allies nervously await second Trump term

U.S. allies in Asia are congratulating Donald Trump on his decisive victory in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, but many in Asia also worry about what the return of his "America First" foreign policy means for their countries, as VOA's Bill Gallo reports from Seoul, South Korea.

World leaders congratulate Trump on election win

Many world leaders took to social media website X to congratulate Trump, whose unpredictable 'America First' foreign policy approach complicated relations with many US allies and foes alike during his first term in office

For Japanese Unit 731 survivor, speaking truth carries a cost 

Member of notorious germ warfare unit speaks out after decades of silence

For Japanese Unit 731 survivor, speaking truth carries a cost

Member of notorious germ warfare unit speaks out after decades of silence

After vote, Japan faces new era of political instability

Japan entered a period of political instability on Monday after its longtime ruling party suffered its worst election performance in 15 years. The election result casts doubt on the makeup of the next government and who will lead it. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul, South Korea

After vote, Japan faces new era of political instability

Sunday’s vote saw the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, fail to secure a majority in the country’s powerful lower house