1.The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday rejected a petition challenging impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention in the ongoing investigation into his botched martial law bid. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials said Friday it is "highly likely" to file for a warrant to formally detain Yoon.

2.In its monthly economic report, the Green Book, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said the South Korean economy faces "increasing downward pressure" due to heightened uncertainties both at home and abroad, leading to weakened economic sentiment and a slowdown in employment.

3.The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed Friday that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said he expects the ceasefire to start on Sunday.

1.The Seoul Central District Court announced Thursday that a hearing to review the legality of the warrant used to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled for 5 p.m.

2.Despite weak growth momentum, the monetary policy committee of the Bank of Korea on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate frozen at three percent. The decision comes in the wake of the weak local currency amid political chaos and uncertainties stemming from the new Trump administration.

3.President Biden and other leaders announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. Qatari Prime Minister told reporters the cease-fire is set to take effect on Sunday, a day before Donald Trump returns to office as U.S. president.

1.Investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Wednesday at 10:33 a.m. during their second attempt to detain him for questioning over his brief declaration of martial law. The arrest occurred 43 days after Yoon’s attempt, and marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been taken into custody.

2.The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials said Wednesday that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol underwent questioning for 2 1/2 hours at CIO headquarters during the morning session of the investigation. Yoon is reportedly refusing to testify.

3.According to data compiled by Statistics Korea on Wednesday, South Korea's on-year employment growth slowed significantly in 2024 as the number of new hires fell in the manufacturing and retail sectors, and among young people.