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 cuff,” Choi Jin, director of the Seoul-based Institute of Presidential Leadership, said. The things that he likes and dislikes are easy to see, and he tends to handle things with a small group of his own people, not the majority of people.” During a parliament audit in 2013, Yoon, then a senior prosecutor, said he was under pressure from his boss, who said he opposed Yoon’s investigation into an allegation that the country’s spy agency had conducted an illicit online campaign to help conservative President Park Geun-hye win the previous year’s election. At the time, he famously said, “I’m not loyal to people.” He was demoted, but after Park’s government was toppled over a separate corruption scandal in 2017, then President Moon Jae-in made Yoon head of a Seoul prosecution office, which investigated Park and other conservative leaders.

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South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay
18 hours, 14 minutes ago

South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay

India Today  

South Korea's main opposition party threatened on Monday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo if he failed to proclaim a law to launch a special counsel investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed bid to impose martial law. The party, which has accused Han of aiding Yoon's martial law attempt and reported him to police, said it would "immediately initiate …

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
3 days, 13 hours ago

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate. Authorities have already arrested Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the …

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'
Top News
6 days, 13 hours ago

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'

Firstpost  

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been asked by prosecutors to appear by Saturday for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest An ultimatum to appear for questioning on Saturday December 21 over failed martial law bid or face possible arrest has been given by South Korean prosecutors to President Yoon Suk Yeol on …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
Top News
6 days, 18 hours ago

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report

India Today  

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said. On Tuesday, prosecutors warned Yoon to appear for questioning over the martial law bid by Saturday or face a potential arrest warrant, Yonhap said citing the prosecution. …

South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?
Trending News
1 week ago

South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?

Raw Story  

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades. "Those in favor of Yoon's removal are likely to rally at Gwanghwamun Square near the Constitutional Court," Bae Kang-hoon, a co-founder of the political think tank …

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 …

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
1 week 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’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment
1 week ago

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team. Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rebuffed investigators, who are seeking answers over his failed bid to declare martial law, as the country’s Constitutional Court begins a parallel process of deciding whether he should be removed from office. It has set its …

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined
1 week, 1 day ago

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined

The Hindu  

Around half past ten on the night of December 3, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President and leader of the conservative People Power Party, appeared on national television to declare “emergency martial law”. Mr. Lee, having lost the Presidential race to Mr. Yoon, bounced back with a seat in the National Assembly where he has emerged as the dominant figure …

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol

Firstpost  

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach President Yeon Seok Yeol for his botched attempt to implement martial law. However, his presidency is marred by a series of missteps and scandals South Korean lawmakers acted on the growing discontent among public and voted in the National Assembly to impeach the president Yoon Seok Yeol. Protesters attend a rally calling …

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision

Live Mint  

SEOUL—South Korea’s legislature impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision to briefly institute martial law, kick-starting a monthslong process to potentially select a new leader following one of the nation’s most tumultuous chapters in recent years. Yoon, about halfway through a five-year term ending in 2027, won’t be removed from office until South Korea’s constitutional court reviews and certifies …

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
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1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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 parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over decision to declare martial law

Live Mint  

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to declare martial law, which lasted only six hours. Yoon Suk Yeol rescinded the martial law order shortly after it was imposed in South Korea, but the damage had been done, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis. There …

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 …

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in an extraordinary rebuke that came about after his own ruling party turned on him following his refusal to resign over his short-lived martial law attempt. The country’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who will serve as acting president under South Korean law, told …

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
Top News
1 week, 2 days 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 Koreans throng Seoul streets ahead of vote to impeach President
1 week, 2 days 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 …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
1 week, 2 days 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 Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

NPR  

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol toggle caption Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, holding him accountable for his attempt to impose martial law. toggle caption South Korean Presidential Office/Getty Images Yoon defiantly vowed on Thursday to "fight to the end," claiming his declaration of …

South Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Yoon's address draws criticism
1 week, 3 days ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

By Yang Han in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:46 A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree …

Yoon's address draws criticism
1 week, 3 days ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree was "an act of governance" and accused the opposition of paralyzing state affairs, …

Yoon's address draws criticism
1 week, 3 days ago

Yoon's address draws criticism

China Daily  

By Yang Han in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:46 A member of the ruling People Power Party rises and protests against party leader Han Dong-hoon during a party meeting on Thursday in Seoul, after Han criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's address earlier that day. YONHAP South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree …

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  

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A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president’s martial law decree
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1 week, 4 days ago

A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president’s martial law decree

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — In a fiery televised statement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree as a necessary act of governance and vowed to “fight to the end” in the face of opposition-led attempts to impeach him, as investigations expand into whether his power grab last week amounted to a rebellion. DEC. 4 Shortly …

South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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’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 …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 4 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 …

South Korean leader arrested over failed martial law attempts suicide with underwear
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korean leader arrested over failed martial law attempts suicide with underwear

Deccan Chronicle  

SEOUL: 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 …

‘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 …

S Korea minister, who recommended martial law, attempts suicide using underwear
1 week, 5 days ago

S Korea minister, who recommended martial law, attempts suicide using underwear

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's ex-defence minister Kim Yong-Hyun, who is accused of recommending the imposition of martial law to President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried dying by suicide before his formal arrest at the detention centre, news agency the Associated Press reported. Kim, one of Yoon's close associates, is also accused of sending the armed forces to the National Assembly, South Korea's Parliament, …

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, …

South Korea police raid president's office
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea police raid president's office

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean police searched President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday over his imposition of martial law last week, reports said, as some of his top officials were arrested, detained and questioned about their actions in enforcing his orders. They are being investigated for their roles in deploying police forces to the National Assembly to block lawmakers from voting to …

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 Korea’s national police chief and Seoul's top officer held over martial law enforcement
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea’s national police chief and Seoul's top officer held over martial law enforcement

Hindustan Times  

South Korea’s two highest police officers have been detained to be investigated for their roles in enforcing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree last week, police said Wednesday. A protester carries a sign that reads "Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol" during a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which …

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul police chief detained over unconstitutional martial law decree
1 week, 5 days 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 …

South Korea police search President Yoon’s office over martial law case
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea police search President Yoon’s office over martial law case

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — 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 …

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law
1 week, 5 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s ruling party has thrown its support behind attempts to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated decision to declare martial law that sparked a political crisis and widespread public anger in the country. Video Ad Feedback ‘I am deeply sorry’: South Korea president apologizes for declaring martial law 01:01 - Source: …

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

Probing martial law, South Korean police raid President Yoon Suk's office
1 week, 5 days ago

Probing martial law, South Korean police raid President Yoon Suk's office

India Today  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office was raided by the police on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the imposition of martial law in the country. TOP DEVELOPMENTS FROM SOUTH KOREA Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-Hyun tried to end his life in a prison in eastern Seoul, where he is being kept on sedition charges related …

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 …

Yoon faces fresh probe over treason
1 week, 5 days ago

Yoon faces fresh probe over treason

China Daily  

South Korea's parliament passes a bill on Tuesday to appoint a permanent special counsel to investigate insurrection charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol. YONHAP Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing bleak prospects after the parliament passed a bill on Tuesday mandating a permanent special counsel to probe treason charges over his failed bid to impose martial law. The bill's …

South Korea's ex-defence minister formally arrested over martial law imposition
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea's ex-defence minister formally arrested over martial law imposition

Firstpost  

South Korea’s former Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun was arrested Wednesday over his alleged role in imposing martial law last week, which is being investigated as potential rebellion, according to a report Protesters with images of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and former South Korea Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun, center, march to the presidential office after a candlelight …

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