Hyunsu Yim
@hyunsuinseoul.bsky.social
Correspondent for Reuters in Seoul
South Korea's President-elect Lee Jae-myung:
was a child laborer
lost the last election by less than 1%
survived a knife attack
live-streamed his rush to parliament during martial law
wins election with the biggest vote share since 2012
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
was a child laborer
lost the last election by less than 1%
survived a knife attack
live-streamed his rush to parliament during martial law
wins election with the biggest vote share since 2012
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
June 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
South Korea's President-elect Lee Jae-myung:
was a child laborer
lost the last election by less than 1%
survived a knife attack
live-streamed his rush to parliament during martial law
wins election with the biggest vote share since 2012
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
was a child laborer
lost the last election by less than 1%
survived a knife attack
live-streamed his rush to parliament during martial law
wins election with the biggest vote share since 2012
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
In South Korean presidential elections, you have two full days (6 am to 6pm) of early voting and polls open until 8pm on Election Day which is a national holiday.
So that you can take part in democracy without having to wait for hours or rush to the polls after work 🗳️
So that you can take part in democracy without having to wait for hours or rush to the polls after work 🗳️
May 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
In South Korean presidential elections, you have two full days (6 am to 6pm) of early voting and polls open until 8pm on Election Day which is a national holiday.
So that you can take part in democracy without having to wait for hours or rush to the polls after work 🗳️
So that you can take part in democracy without having to wait for hours or rush to the polls after work 🗳️
A record-breaking 8.7% early voting turnout in South Korea (as of noon) despite election fraud allegations pushed by the president who declared martial law & his loyal supporters.
Daegu, a conservative PPP stronghold, has the lowest turnout so far.
(Credit: Naver)
Daegu, a conservative PPP stronghold, has the lowest turnout so far.
(Credit: Naver)
May 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A record-breaking 8.7% early voting turnout in South Korea (as of noon) despite election fraud allegations pushed by the president who declared martial law & his loyal supporters.
Daegu, a conservative PPP stronghold, has the lowest turnout so far.
(Credit: Naver)
Daegu, a conservative PPP stronghold, has the lowest turnout so far.
(Credit: Naver)
A free umbrella rental/sharing service at a subway station in Bucheon which you can use and return it at your convenience 🌂
Love seeing these trust-based services around South Korea!
Love seeing these trust-based services around South Korea!
May 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A free umbrella rental/sharing service at a subway station in Bucheon which you can use and return it at your convenience 🌂
Love seeing these trust-based services around South Korea!
Love seeing these trust-based services around South Korea!
To simply sum up what just happened
March 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
To simply sum up what just happened
Former U.S. State Department Ambassador Morse Tan praises impeached South Korean President Yoon’s shock Dec. 3 martial law as “heroic” & “preserving your democracy” while ruling conservative PPP MPs clap and watch on
March 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Former U.S. State Department Ambassador Morse Tan praises impeached South Korean President Yoon’s shock Dec. 3 martial law as “heroic” & “preserving your democracy” while ruling conservative PPP MPs clap and watch on
How’s the weather in Seoul, you may ask.
It’s raw egg freezing cold! 🥶🥚
(Source: YTN)
It’s raw egg freezing cold! 🥶🥚
(Source: YTN)
February 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
How’s the weather in Seoul, you may ask.
It’s raw egg freezing cold! 🥶🥚
(Source: YTN)
It’s raw egg freezing cold! 🥶🥚
(Source: YTN)
A motorcade carrying Yoon leaving the Constitutional Court in Seoul after a four-hour long hearing for the impeachment trial.
January 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A motorcade carrying Yoon leaving the Constitutional Court in Seoul after a four-hour long hearing for the impeachment trial.
Many of impeached South Korean President Yoon's hardline supporters are hoping for Trump to somehow help Yoon when he takes office on Monday.
One conservative MP attending the inauguration plans to tell Washington how the opposition in SK "stirred up" insurrection charges against Yoon.
One conservative MP attending the inauguration plans to tell Washington how the opposition in SK "stirred up" insurrection charges against Yoon.
January 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Many of impeached South Korean President Yoon's hardline supporters are hoping for Trump to somehow help Yoon when he takes office on Monday.
One conservative MP attending the inauguration plans to tell Washington how the opposition in SK "stirred up" insurrection charges against Yoon.
One conservative MP attending the inauguration plans to tell Washington how the opposition in SK "stirred up" insurrection charges against Yoon.
🚨 Reuters breaking news alert
January 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🚨 Reuters breaking news alert
Pro-Yoon supporters clashing with police near his residence, some crying and shouting as the investigators and police close in to arrest the impeached President on their second attempt.
January 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Pro-Yoon supporters clashing with police near his residence, some crying and shouting as the investigators and police close in to arrest the impeached President on their second attempt.
South Korea's investigators today failed to arrest President Yoon who is facing a criminal investigation over charges of insurrection and abuse of power. So what happens now? 🤔
Well first of all, the arrest warrant is effective until Monday and...
Well first of all, the arrest warrant is effective until Monday and...
January 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
South Korea's investigators today failed to arrest President Yoon who is facing a criminal investigation over charges of insurrection and abuse of power. So what happens now? 🤔
Well first of all, the arrest warrant is effective until Monday and...
Well first of all, the arrest warrant is effective until Monday and...
It’s early morning here in Seoul. ☀️
Speculation is growing that the joint investigation unit plans to arrest President Yoon this morning. Yoon’s supporters and media are outside his residence & also a huge police presence.
Some holding the “Stop the Steal” sign.
Speculation is growing that the joint investigation unit plans to arrest President Yoon this morning. Yoon’s supporters and media are outside his residence & also a huge police presence.
Some holding the “Stop the Steal” sign.
January 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It’s early morning here in Seoul. ☀️
Speculation is growing that the joint investigation unit plans to arrest President Yoon this morning. Yoon’s supporters and media are outside his residence & also a huge police presence.
Some holding the “Stop the Steal” sign.
Speculation is growing that the joint investigation unit plans to arrest President Yoon this morning. Yoon’s supporters and media are outside his residence & also a huge police presence.
Some holding the “Stop the Steal” sign.
Transport ministry earlier said it couldn’t confirm for now when I asked if the Jeju Air pilot might have not been aware of how sturdy the concrete structure was at the end of the runway at Muan Airport before landing.
“We will tell you after looking at the AIP,” an official said.
“We will tell you after looking at the AIP,” an official said.
January 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Transport ministry earlier said it couldn’t confirm for now when I asked if the Jeju Air pilot might have not been aware of how sturdy the concrete structure was at the end of the runway at Muan Airport before landing.
“We will tell you after looking at the AIP,” an official said.
“We will tell you after looking at the AIP,” an official said.
On the way to attend the Constitutional Court’s first preparatory hearing of a trial on Yoon’s impeachment over his imposition of short-lived martial law.
Thousands of members of the public reportedly applied to attend this hearing 👩⚖️👨⚖️
Thousands of members of the public reportedly applied to attend this hearing 👩⚖️👨⚖️
December 27, 2024 at 4:17 AM
On the way to attend the Constitutional Court’s first preparatory hearing of a trial on Yoon’s impeachment over his imposition of short-lived martial law.
Thousands of members of the public reportedly applied to attend this hearing 👩⚖️👨⚖️
Thousands of members of the public reportedly applied to attend this hearing 👩⚖️👨⚖️
South Koreans are pretty good at protesting. Most protests here are well-organized, peaceful and cheery with lots of singing and dancing involved.
Take this for example: Microsoft Korea workers protesting for a wage hike with a live band outside the office last month. 🎸
Take this for example: Microsoft Korea workers protesting for a wage hike with a live band outside the office last month. 🎸
December 21, 2024 at 9:48 AM
South Koreans are pretty good at protesting. Most protests here are well-organized, peaceful and cheery with lots of singing and dancing involved.
Take this for example: Microsoft Korea workers protesting for a wage hike with a live band outside the office last month. 🎸
Take this for example: Microsoft Korea workers protesting for a wage hike with a live band outside the office last month. 🎸
Young women in South Korea outnumbered their *straight male* peers at the impeachment protests.
LGBT people showed up with some of the biggest flags.
LGBT people showed up with some of the biggest flags.
December 16, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Young women in South Korea outnumbered their *straight male* peers at the impeachment protests.
LGBT people showed up with some of the biggest flags.
LGBT people showed up with some of the biggest flags.
One thing that stood out to me at the impeachment protests this week in Seoul is how many young women came out. They are one of the main driving forces behind the movement against Yoon.
(Filmed on Sunday evening by me)
(Filmed on Sunday evening by me)
December 8, 2024 at 3:07 PM
One thing that stood out to me at the impeachment protests this week in Seoul is how many young women came out. They are one of the main driving forces behind the movement against Yoon.
(Filmed on Sunday evening by me)
(Filmed on Sunday evening by me)
After three and a half days, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes for declaring martial law, promises there will be no more in a televised address
December 7, 2024 at 1:41 AM
After three and a half days, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes for declaring martial law, promises there will be no more in a televised address
South Korea's ruling party chief calling President Yoon to be removed from power is our front-page story on Reuters.com today 👇
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
December 6, 2024 at 9:09 AM
South Korea's ruling party chief calling President Yoon to be removed from power is our front-page story on Reuters.com today 👇
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Chungam High School where President Yoon and ex-defence minister went to are allowing students not to wear school uniforms to avoid "unfair treatment" by angry citizens amid growing public anger over Yoon's martial law declaration earlier this week
December 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Chungam High School where President Yoon and ex-defence minister went to are allowing students not to wear school uniforms to avoid "unfair treatment" by angry citizens amid growing public anger over Yoon's martial law declaration earlier this week
Went down to Beopjusa near Daejeon over the weekend. Such a gorgeous temple! 🍂🍁
November 25, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Went down to Beopjusa near Daejeon over the weekend. Such a gorgeous temple! 🍂🍁