South Korea plunged into political chaos
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea plunged into political chaos

ABC  

Sally Sara: Hello and welcome to The World Today. Sally Sara: South Koreans are reacting with shock and anger after the country's president declared martial law. I think I don't know if it's gotten wrong, but I would say I would emphasise the pride that I think South Koreans take in their political system, in their democracy. Sally Sara: That's Kathleen Stephens, the former U.S. ambassador to South Korea. Stephanie Smail: The changes would see Australia's biggest bank move customers with a complete access account to a smart access account next month.

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Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year
1 week ago

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year

Firstpost  

Another year is almost over and a new one is set to begin. From South Korea’s martial law to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the Paris Olympics, here’s what raised eyebrows this year Participants gather to celebrate after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. On the …

Lessons for democracy from impeachment of South Korean President
1 week, 1 day 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's 11 days of turmoil
1 week, 2 days 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 …

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
1 week, 4 days 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 and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korean president Yoon Suk …

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo
1 week, 4 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 …

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost
1 week, 5 days 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 week, 5 days 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, …

Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case
1 week, 5 days 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 Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report

India TV News  

South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law brief announced earlier this month. Opposition pushes for impeachment amid uncertainty The Democratic Party plans to submit a new motion for Yoon’s impeachment on Saturday, following a failed attempt earlier due to a ruling party boycott. “We cannot allow …

Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy
1 week, 5 days ago

Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy

LA Times  

The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States. The United States must act decisively by unequivocally condemning South Korea’s democratic backsliding, supporting its constitutional mechanisms for self-correction and strengthening regional security amid its ally’s internal crisis. Within 24 hours of the martial law …

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
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1 week, 5 days 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 court issues arrest warrant for ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as thousands of protesters …

This Week in Explainers: How South Korea descended into five days of turmoil
2 weeks, 1 day ago

This Week in Explainers: How South Korea descended into five days of turmoil

Firstpost  

It’s been a chaotic week in South Korea. All this and more in our weekly wrap from all around the world Protesters hold placards as they take part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later, in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South …

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over alleged role in martial law: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister over alleged role in martial law: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Sunday arrested ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency said. Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, but the leader of his own party said the president would eventually have …

South Korea in chaos after motion to impeach the president fails
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea in chaos after motion to impeach the president fails

NPR  

South Korea in chaos after motion to impeach the president fails ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: Now to South Korea, where a motion to impeach the president has failed in parliament. It certainly reminded everybody of 2017 when there were huge protests when South Korea's first female president, Park Geun-hye, was impeached and later jailed on corruption charges. Earlier today, President Yoon …

In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea’s martial law, a woman’s act of resistance was a defining moment
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea’s martial law, a woman’s act of resistance was a defining moment

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, curtailing the country’s hard-won freedoms, it was perhaps the iconic moment. As parliamentarians scrambled to get inside the National Assembly building to reverse the emergency measure, a woman in a leather coat confronted one of the soldiers who …

South Korea: Impeachment or resignation, Yoon-scripted K-drama is not ending anytime soon
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea: Impeachment or resignation, Yoon-scripted K-drama is not ending anytime soon

Firstpost  

South Korea is witnessing a new kind of K-drama with President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate at the centre. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech to declare martial law, Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024. Protesters stage a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, …

In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea’s martial law, a woman’s act of resistance was a defining moment
Trending News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea’s martial law, a woman’s act of resistance was a defining moment

New Indian Express  

SEOUL, South Korea: In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, curtailing the country’s hard-won freedoms, it was perhaps the iconic moment. As parliamentarians scrambled to get inside the National Assembly building to reverse the emergency measure, a woman in a leather coat confronted one of the soldiers who was …

No, President Yoon’s attempted coup was not a desperate act of nostalgia
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No, President Yoon’s attempted coup was not a desperate act of nostalgia

Al Jazeera  

Authoritarianism is still very much in vogue, in Washington and Seoul alike. In the aftermath of the jarring events that rattled South Korea earlier this week, the instant consensus among the instant “experts” who rushed to explain why South Korea’s besieged president, Yoon Suk-yeol, declared martial law, was that the failed gambit amounted to, in effect, a desperate act of …

Who is the South Korean president who imposed martial law?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Who is the South Korean president who imposed martial law?

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may now rest on a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law over vague claims that one of Asia’s leading democracies was under threat. “President Yoon isn’t well-prepared, and he does things off the …

Will Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached after martial law: A look back at South Korea’s history of impeachments
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached after martial law: A look back at South Korea’s history of impeachments

Firstpost  

The impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol claims he exceeded his constitutional powers by imposing martial law in the absence of a severe crisis. The first impeachment in 2004 was overturned South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol imposed martial law on Tuesday, only to revoke the order six hours later. People outside the National Assembly, after Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial …

South Korea martial law: Thousands protest in Seoul, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea martial law: Thousands protest in Seoul, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign

Live Mint  

South Korea faces a major political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. People hold candles and signs during a candlelight vigil to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law which was reversed hours later, at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 5, 2024. Trade union …

Explained: President's impeachment, Martial Law and it's history in South Korea
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Explained: President's impeachment, Martial Law and it's history in South Korea

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing possible impeachment for sending heavily armed soldiers into Seoul's streets with a baffling declaration of martial law that reminded many of the country’s past military-backed dictatorships. Lawmakers began the impeachment proceedings against Yoon just hours after parliament unanimously voted to cancel martial law, forcing the president to lift his order about …

Man's chat with South Korean co-worker about martial law ends on a hilarious note
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Man's chat with South Korean co-worker about martial law ends on a hilarious note

India Today  

A man’s conversation with his South Korean co-worker about martial law has gone viral on X with over 11 million views. This happened after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate "anti-state" and "pro-North Korean forces." “I asked my Korean co-worker what was going on in South Korea today,” read the …

South Korea in crisis: Martial law decree sparks political uproar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea in crisis: Martial law decree sparks political uproar

India Today  

South Korea is currently facing its most significant political crisis since its transition to democracy in the 1980s. Within hours of Yoon’s televised address, South Korea's National Assembly acted decisively, overturning the martial law decree in an unprecedented show of legislative power. * Martial Law Decree Stuns South Koreans In his address, President Yoon justified the imposition of martial law …

South Korea’s ruling party leader calls for suspension of President Yoon’s powers in dramatic reversal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s ruling party leader calls for suspension of President Yoon’s powers in dramatic reversal

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — The leader of South Korea’s ruling party said Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeoul needs to be immediately suspended from duty to protect the country from “grave danger,” in a dramatic reversal of opinion that compounds the pressure building on Yoon ahead of a impeachment vote in parliament. “If President Yoon continues to hold the …

President Yoon Suk Yeol Imposed & Overturned In Hours | Statecraft | Ep 34
2 weeks, 4 days ago

President Yoon Suk Yeol Imposed & Overturned In Hours | Statecraft | Ep 34

India Today  

South Korea Martial law: In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea was thrown into chaos when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, 2024. However, within hours, his decree was swiftly overturned by South Korea's National Assembly following widespread protests and fierce political opposition. This video explores the shocking events surrounding the martial law declaration, the …

DC Edit | Seoul’s dark day: Democracy wins
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DC Edit | Seoul’s dark day: Democracy wins

Deccan Chronicle  

His days as South Korea’s President of two years must be numbered as Yoon Suk Yeol stoked extreme anger over his impudent declaration of martial law on Tuesday. Even as protests were beginning to spread in the vibrant democracy, the cornered President reversed his order on Wednesday after having caused endless anxiety with martial law rule that young Koreans may …

South Korea’s president faces impeachment over martial law chaos as defence minister offers to resign
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea’s president faces impeachment over martial law chaos as defence minister offers to resign

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korean president Yoon Suk …

In South Korea, the dance of democracy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In South Korea, the dance of democracy

Hindustan Times  

The short life of the “emergency martial law” declared in South Korea on Tuesday by President Yoon Suk Yeol shows the country’s decades-old democracy remains robust. Yoon said his decision was predicated on the need to fight off the threat of “North Korea’s communist forces” and “eliminate anti-State forces”, though the actual backdrop was of an embattled President facing serious …

South Korean president’s martial law decree sparks international concern
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean president’s martial law decree sparks international concern

The Independent  

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Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea is in turmoil …

South Korea Martial Law Updates: Will President Yoon be impeached? Voting later this week – Firstpost
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea Martial Law Updates: Will President Yoon be impeached? Voting later this week – Firstpost

Firstpost  

South Korea Martial Law Updates: Yoon’s shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades – before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama – plunged South Korea into deep turmoil and alarmed its close allies Impeaching Yoon would require the support of two-thirds of parliament for the motion and then the backing …

Chaos in South Korea
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chaos in South Korea

ABC  

Nick Grimm: G'day, welcome to PM, I'm Nick Grimm, coming to you from Gadigal land in Sydney. Nick Grimm: After a day of political chaos in South Korea, the country's main opposition party has vowed to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he resigns immediately. Sarah Maunder: Dr Song says political commentators and the country's opposition are …

What Happened In South Korea?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What Happened In South Korea?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING South Korea was engulfed in six hours of chaos on Tuesday night after the nation’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared “emergency martial law” for the first time in more than 40 years. South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks to the media at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday after South Korea President …

What to know about South Korea and martial law declaration
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What to know about South Korea and martial law declaration

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: South Korea spent about six hours under martial law after President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a sudden, shocking declaration that harkened to the country's past dictatorships. Here's what to know about the situation in South Korea: Details on an “anti-state” plot are vague Immediately after Yoon's declaration the military chief called in key commanders for talks. Opposition leader Lee …

'Cautionary tale for Washington': Expert says South Korea offers US an ominous lesson
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Cautionary tale for Washington': Expert says South Korea offers US an ominous lesson

Raw Story  

Although the escalating situation unraveling in South Korea may seem like a world away, Washington should be paying close attention. The failed plot to consolidate power by the country’s “right-wing wannabe authoritarian president” offers a stark forewarning to Americans as President-elect Donald Trump prepares a White House return, according to a political analyst who compared the qualities of both world …

Protesters say South Korea martial law shows ‘how easily democracy can be threatened’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Protesters say South Korea martial law shows ‘how easily democracy can be threatened’

CNN  

Seoul CNN — Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s surprise declaration of martial law the night before called for his resignation. Outside the National Assembly Hall in the capital Seoul, hundreds of people gathered on the steps as inside, opposition parties attempted to impeach President Yoon Suk …

Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

CNN  

CNN — A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension. “Any instability in South Korea has major ramifications for our Indo-Pacific policies,” retired US Col. Cedric Leighton told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, pointing to how US …

South Korea martial law crisis: What’s next for President Yoon?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korea martial law crisis: What’s next for President Yoon?

Al Jazeera  

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol called for martial law and then backed down. In a surprise late-night address on Tuesday, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the imposition of martial law, citing a motion by the main opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority, to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government budget proposal. South Korea’s constitution states that …

South Korean President lifts 'martial law' decree
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean President lifts 'martial law' decree

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Good morning. Cherelle Murphy: Today we're likely to see continued modest growth, although it's probably going to be a little bit better than it was in the June quarter. Sabra Lane: Number nerds get very excited by these figures, but they do illustrate what's happening in the economy in terms of government spending, business performance and how consumers …

US, UN and Russia express concern as South Korea's martial law sparks political turmoil
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US, UN and Russia express concern as South Korea's martial law sparks political turmoil

Firstpost  

The United States, United Nations and Russia on Tuesday raised concerns over the escalating political crisis in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law and the subsequent vote by South Korean lawmakers to block the decree Police officers walk among the crowd, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, …

Korean entertainment on ‘high alert’: Martial law freezes K-pop concerts, fan meets, and drama productions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Korean entertainment on ‘high alert’: Martial law freezes K-pop concerts, fan meets, and drama productions

Hindustan Times  

On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a nationally televised emergency address. A man wearing an outfit with a face mask of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol dances outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea on December 4, 2024, after Yoon declared martial law. The recent declaration of martial law, following accusations …

South Korea president declares emergency martial law
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea president declares emergency martial law

Raw Story  

by Kang Jin-kyu South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of being "anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime" amid parliamentary wrangling over a budget bill. "To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness, I …

South Korea president declares martial law, parliament rejects move
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea president declares martial law, parliament rejects move

India Today  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared an "emergency martial law" in the country, vowing to eradicate "anti-state" and "pro-North Korean forces" in the country. However, hours later, the South Korean Parliament, also known as the National Assembly, Speaker declared the martial law invalid after lawmakers voted to reject it. After the imposition of martial law, the leader …

What is martial law and what has happened in South Korea?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What is martial law and what has happened in South Korea?

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea is reeling after a whiplash six hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty. The saga began unfolding Tuesday night as most South Koreans prepared to go to sleep – prompting furious lawmakers …

What is martial law and what has happened in South Korea?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What is martial law and what has happened in South Korea?

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea is reeling after a whiplash six hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty. The saga began unfolding Tuesday night as most South Koreans prepared to go to sleep – prompting furious lawmakers …

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