South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
1 month ago

South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held. “President Yoon’s attempt to declare martial law reveals the fragility of the rule of law in divided societies, especially those with governments in which the chief executive cannot be easily dismissed by the legislature,” said Tom Pepinsky, a government professor at Cornell University who studies backsliding among democracies in Southeast Asia. Notably, he said in an email, “No members of President Yoon’s own party were willing to defend his actions in public.” Nevertheless, Yoon’s surprise attempt to impose martial law revealed both the fragility and resilience of the country’s democratic system. “We restored democracy without having a single casualty this time,” said Seol Dong-hoon, a sociology professor at South Korea’s Jeonbuk National University. Han Sang-hie, a law professor at Seoul’s Konkuk University, said the martial law debacle highlights what he sees as the most crucial flaw of South Korea’s democracy: that it places too much power in the hands of the president, which is easily abused and often goes unchecked.

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What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound
5 days, 1 hour ago

What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A standoff between rival government forces outside the presidential compound in South Korea has been a startling development, even for observers used to the country’s famously rough and tumble politics. Yoon’s lawyers on Monday filed complaints with public prosecutors against the anti-corruption agency’s chief prosecutor, Oh Dong-woon, and six other anti-corruption and police officers for orchestrating Friday’s detainment …

Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
5 days, 10 hours ago

Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.

NPR  

Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S. toggle caption Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — More than a month after South Korea's now-impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law, the country remains deep in political crisis. "The South Korean declaration of martial law is a textbook example of such a self-coup," …

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension
Trending News
1 week ago

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted arrest over a failed martial law decree days before the warrant expires. Following the disastrous martial law proclamation last month, which parliament quickly rejected, the South Korean president was impeached and suspended, and a separate arrest warrant was then issued. In scenes of high drama on …

South Korean president vows to ‘fight to the end’ as he faces arrest
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korean president vows to ‘fight to the end’ as he faces arrest

The Independent  

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Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis

Al Jazeera  

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s adherence to constitutional procedure was key in overturning the president’s martial law decree and making troops stand down. Seoul – South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3. South Korean …

South Korea’s acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife
3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader on Thursday vetoed a spate of contentious bills The ruling and opposition parties have been bickering over how much authority Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country’s No. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party earlier considered impeaching Han as well for failing to stop Yoon’s martial law declaration, but shelved the idea after …

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, as rival parties squabble the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment

Firstpost  

South Korea's ruling People Power Party's chief Han Dong-hoon demanded on December 6, 2024, said that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. South Korea’s ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon stepped down as the party president days after the country’s president Yoon Suk Yeol …

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law

The Independent  

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Lessons for democracy from impeachment of South Korean President
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lessons for democracy from impeachment of South Korean President

New Indian Express  

A dramatic power grab in South Korea through martial law was undone in just six hours, and President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached a couple of weeks later, showing how an alert parliament and polity can quickly arrest a stunning slide in democracy. It holds lessons for the entire democratic world where brute majority in the house of the people often …

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
Top News
4 weeks ago

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order

The Hindu  

South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Mr. Yoon’s fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country’s resilient democracy. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik said Mr. Yoon’s impeachment …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order

Huff Post  

In this photo released by South Korean President Office via Yonhap, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. via AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of …

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial December 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country. Yoon's martial law imposition, the first of its kind in more than four decades …

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
Top News
4 weeks ago

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

NPR  

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused …

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil
4 weeks ago

South Korea's 11 days of turmoil

New Indian Express  

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. He says he wants to protect the country from "threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness". Opposition lawmakers also quickly file separate complaints of "insurrection" against Yoon, his defence …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
4 weeks ago

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid

India Today  

South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from office amid a political crisis over his controversial attempt to impose martial law in the country. South Koreans celebrate after the result of the second martial law impeachment vote outside the National Assembly in Seoul. SURPRISE MARTIAL LAW DECREE AND FALLOUT In a surprise …

South Koreans throng Seoul streets ahead of vote to impeach President
4 weeks ago

South Koreans throng Seoul streets ahead of vote to impeach President

India Today  

South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country. Yoon’s martial law imposition, the first of kind in more than four decades in South …

South Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder
4 weeks ago

South Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder

Firstpost  

The Taiwanese opposition party Kuomintang has called for amending the law after South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol declared an emergency under martial law and later withdrew the order, triggering a massive political unrest which saw an impeachment motion being moved against him Days after South Korea witnessed a week of drama over the imposition of martial law, Taiwan on Friday …

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
4 weeks, 1 day ago

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea

Hindustan Times  

The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, has plunged the country into a political crisis. The recent declaration of martial law is the first since South Korea’s democratic transition. While the instrument of martial law remains available to the president in situations of national emergency, such …

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in response to attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. The opposition-controlled parliament also passed motions Thursday to impeach and suspend Yoon's police chief and justice minister …

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids

Live Mint  

South Korea’s martial-law crisis widened as the imprisoned former defense minister attempted suicide, investigators said they would seek to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol and police attempted to raid the presidential office. The opposition is about eight votes shy of a two-thirds majority needed at South Korea’s unicameral, 300-seat legislature—though several additional conservatives have recently signaled they could move to …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment

The Independent  

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South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week’s move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political …

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week's move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political chaos and large protests calling for his …

South Korean President Remains Defiant as Impeachment Odds Jump
Trending News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korean President Remains Defiant as Impeachment Odds Jump

Live Mint  

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would fight until the last minute to defend himself and accused the opposition of trying to paralyze his administration in a defiant speech Thursday as the chief of his own party called for his impeachment. Yoon said the purpose of his martial law declaration last week was to send a warning to …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. Yoon’s Dec. 3 martial law declaration has generated political chaos and large protests calling for his …

South Korea votes to impeach police chief and justice minister
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea votes to impeach police chief and justice minister

ABC  

South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach the national police chief and the justice minister over the short-lived declaration of martial law. The vote came after President Yoon Suk Yeol lashed out at his political opponents as "anti-state forces", and defended his martial law order as a legal move to protect democracy. Mr Yoon is under criminal investigation for …

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo

Al Jazeera  

South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment. Seoul, South Korea – More than a week since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked South Korea with his short-lived declaration of martial law, the country’s government hangs in limbo. While Yoon reiterated his apology for causing public concern, he said the opposition …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’

LA Times  

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. Yoon said his declaration of martial law was an act of governance that cannot be the subject …

South Korea President defends martial law decision, denies rebellion charges
4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea President defends martial law decision, denies rebellion charges

India Today  

South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges on Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week’s move. Yoon’s December 3 martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea, has generated political chaos and large protests calling for …

Skand Tayal | The consequences for South Korea’s Prez after 6-hour martial law drama
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Skand Tayal | The consequences for South Korea’s Prez after 6-hour martial law drama

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea and the world witnessed a train of unimaginable political events on December 3-4, 2024, which left them bewildered and confused. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s sudden and surprising imposition of martial law in the late evening of December 3 was not supported by his party or the Cabinet. It is to the South Korean media’s credit that it …

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost
1 month ago

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost

Firstpost  

North Korea’s state media KCNA made one of its first comments on the South Korean crisis, calling President Yoon Suk Yeol a ‘dictator’ Protesters with images of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and former South Korea Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, center, march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against President Yoon in Seoul, South Korea. AP …

A week after martial law crisis, what's happening in South Korea?
1 month ago

A week after martial law crisis, what's happening in South Korea?

Firstpost  

Police on Wednesday raided Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidential office in Seoul. Meanwhile, mass protests continue as Yoon faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday South Korea still reeling from the brief imposition of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korean lawmakers submit an impeachment motion for President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, …

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis
1 month ago

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis

The Independent  

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South Korean police storm president's office amid corruption probe
1 month ago

South Korean police storm president's office amid corruption probe

Firstpost  

Yoon is already under a travel ban as part of an ‘insurrection’ probe into his inner circle after his short-lived suspension of civilian rule on December 3 South Korean police said Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol’s office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace. Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the Korean National Police …

Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case
1 month ago

Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 31: Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun speaks during a news conference with Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Department of State in Washington D.C., United States on October 31, 2024. …

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul police chief detained over unconstitutional martial law decree
1 month ago

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul police chief detained over unconstitutional martial law decree

Firstpost  

The development comes hours before the main liberal opposition Democratic Party submits a new motion to impeach Yoon on the martial law introduction. The party said it aims to put the motion on a floor vote on Saturday Protesters with images of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and former South Korea Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, center, march to …

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
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1 month ago

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law

LA Times  

South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration, officials said Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office resisted a police attempt to search the compound. South Korean police said they sent officers to search Yoon’s office on Wednesday to look for any evidence related to the martial law introduction. …

South Korea's former defence chief attempted to kill self after being arrested in martial law case
1 month ago

South Korea's former defence chief attempted to kill self after being arrested in martial law case

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law, officials said, as police were reported to be raiding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party also plans to submit a new motion to impeach Yoon for his Dec. 3 declaration that …

South Korea’s court issues arrest warrant for ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law
1 month ago

South Korea’s court issues arrest warrant for ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law

Live Mint  

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for the former defense minister related to the imposition of martial law. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave an order to "drag out" lawmakers from parliament after he declared martial law on Dec. 3, an army commander said on Tuesday amid concerns of a power vacuum with Yoon's office saying …

Watch: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law
1 month ago

Watch: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

The Independent  

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South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law
1 month ago

South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s previous defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion. The Seoul Central District Court said it approved an arrest warrant for former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun on allegations of …

South Korea’s ex-defense minister formally arrested over martial law imposition
1 month ago

South Korea’s ex-defense minister formally arrested over martial law imposition

CNN  

Seoul AP — A former South Korean defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion. Kwak said the purpose of Kim’s instructions was to prevent the 300-member parliament from gathering the 150 votes necessary to overturn …

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?
1 month ago

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?

LA Times  

Protesters tear a banner representing the flag of the ruling People Power Party during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Monday in Seoul. He also said he would leave the “stabilization of state affairs” to his conservative People Power Party, which has refused to go along with impeachment efforts, instead opting to pursue what its …

South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from travelling overseas amid outrage over declaration of martial law
Trending News
1 month ago

South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from travelling overseas amid outrage over declaration of martial law

Live Mint  

Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country amid continued calls for his ouster. Yoon is facing increasing pressure to resign following his short-lived declaration of martial law and narrowly escaped impeachment on Saturday. A senior National Police Agency officer also told local reporters on Monday that they could also detain Yoon if conditions …

South Korean democracy: Vulnerable yet resilient
1 month ago

South Korean democracy: Vulnerable yet resilient

Firstpost  

The recent episode serves as a warning and a lesson: no matter how deep-rooted or seemingly robust a democracy may be, it requires constant nurturing. In a totally unexpected development that stunned the nation and the world, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the imposition of martial law and then went on to rescind it within a few hours. …

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way
1 month ago

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way

China Daily  

Opposition party to continue push for impeaching South Korean president South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, now facing possible charges of treason, will step down early "in an orderly manner", the ruling party said after the parliament's failure to pass an impeachment motion against Yoon. "Even before he leaves the post, the president will not take part in state affairs, including …

South Korean president survives martial law impeachment vote after ruling party’s MPs boycott
Top News
1 month ago

South Korean president survives martial law impeachment vote after ruling party’s MPs boycott

The Independent  

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South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion Fails, Sparks Massive Protests In Seoul
Top News
1 month ago

South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion Fails, Sparks Massive Protests In Seoul

ABP News  

A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law failed in the National Assembly on Saturday, as lawmakers from his ruling conservative party, the People Power Party, largely boycotted the vote. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik expressed regret, stating, “The failure to hold a qualified vote on this matter means we …

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