December 2024
Coverage of December 2024 in the Nexus archive.
- South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison
South Korea's appeals court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting prior to his short-lived martial law declaration in December 2024. The charges relate to his actions during the brief imposition of emergency powers.
- S. Korean court sentences ex-Pres. to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
South Korean appeals court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The ruling highlights legal accountability for actions taken during the 2024 martial law declaration.
- Watch: Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupts for more than 8 hours
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupted for over eight hours early Thursday, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. This marks the volcano's 45th eruptive episode since December 2024.
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts yet again
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again early Thursday, marking its 45th episode since December 2024. This latest eruption continues the volcano's ongoing activity, highlighting its frequent and persistent nature.