Seoul: The top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 22 focused on the political maneuvers by the opposition to impeach acting President Choi. This marks the 30th impeachment move, underscoring the ongoing political tensions in the nation.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Korean-language dailies highlighted the opposition's push to advance with the impeachment motion. The Kookmin Daily and Donga Ilbo reported on the opposition's determination to proceed with the motion, while Chosun Ilbo noted the focus on economic leadership during the ongoing tariff war. In a different light, JoongAng Ilbo emphasized the potential for cooperation between leaders Yoon and Lee to sustain the country's vitality, while Hankook Ilbo pointed out an unprecedented week for the judiciary that could decide the future of these political figures.
Other headlines from major newspapers included an increased interest among the wealthy in gold bar and coin investments, as reported by Maeil Business Newspaper. Meanwhile, Korea Economic Daily noted a disparity in investment returns, with domestic stock investors seeing a 5% profit, while those investing in foreign stocks experienced a 20% loss.