Seoul: The Drone Command is under suspicion for allegedly destroying internal data to eliminate evidence related to Yoon's alleged treason, raising serious concerns over possible obstruction of justice. This headline from Kyunghyang Shinmun highlights ongoing tensions within South Korea's political landscape.According to Yonhap News Agency, the controversy surrounding Yoon's impeachment continues to escalate, with various developments capturing the nation's attention. Right-leaning YouTubers are reportedly thriving amid the turmoil, as noted by Kookmin Daily, while Yoon's decision not to appear at the first formal impeachment trial has also made headlines, as reported by Donga Ilbo.Signs of division have emerged within the presidential security service, attributed to the acting chief's hard-line stance, as per Seoul Shinmun. Meanwhile, Segye Times reports that captured North Korean soldiers believed their dispatch to Russia was for training purposes, rather than participation in active conflict.Chosun I lbo highlights the controversy sparked by the opposition's legislative move to expand the scope of the special counsel probe against Yoon. Additionally, JoongAng Ilbo suggests that understanding former U.S. President Nixon may provide insights into the political dynamics surrounding Trump 2.0.Hankyoreh reveals that Yoon has ordered the presidential security service to consider the use of force in blocking the execution of investigators' detention warrants, a move that has led to internal resistance, as reported by Hankook Ilbo. Maeil Business Newspaper notes that the government plans to reduce consumers' tax burden when purchasing large electric vehicles produced by South Korean carmakers.In the realm of international news, Korea Economic Daily describes the 'Trump Storm' not as a threat, but as an opportunity for a significant leap forward. In English-language news, Korea Herald confirms the impeachment trial is set to commence on Tuesday, while Korea Times and Korea JoongAng Daily report on Ukraine's ca pture of North Korean soldiers, prompting questions from Ukrainian authorities.
- September 13, 2026
