South Korea: Martial law implemented, reversed within a chaotic night | In Pics
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South Korea: Martial law implemented, reversed within a chaotic night | In Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : ap 1/9 The president of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier after the bipartisan vote against it in National Assmebly. Image Source : ap 2/9 Soon after the implementation of martial law, thousands of protestors gathered outside the National Assembly. Image Source : ap 3/9 Parliament acted swiftly after the imposition, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” Image Source : ap 4/9 Police force was deployed to shield the assembly as protestors tried to break into the building. Image Source : ap 7/9 The National Assembly passed a bipartisan vote against the decision, which constitutionally was needed to avert martial law.

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South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
1 week, 2 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 President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
Top News
1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
1 week, 4 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 Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
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1 week, 4 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 Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
1 week, 4 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 Korea impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder
1 week, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, …

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
1 week, 5 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
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1 week, 5 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 …

A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president’s martial law decree
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1 week, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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 Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
Top News
1 week, 6 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 defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to ‘fight to the end’
1 week, 6 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, 6 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 …

South Korea votes to impeach police chief and justice minister
1 week, 6 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 …

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

A week after martial law crisis, what's happening in South Korea?
1 week, 6 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
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2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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 …

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

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

Yoon faces fresh probe over treason
2 weeks 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 former defence chief attempted to kill self after being arrested in martial law case
2 weeks 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 Ex-Defense Minister Arrested Over Martial Law Imposition
2 weeks ago

South Korea's Ex-Defense Minister Arrested Over Martial Law Imposition

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. …

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

South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law
2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea’s ex-defense minister attempts to take his own life as presidential office raided in martial law fallout

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis from the President’s brief declaration of martial law continues to spiral. Separately, South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday, a presidential security official …

South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from travelling overseas amid outrage over declaration of martial law
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day 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 Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers

Hindustan Times  

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers SEOUL -The commander of South Korea's special forces that stormed parliament last week after a martial law declaration said on Monday he was ordered to block lawmakers from entering the chamber to prevent a vote to lift the emergency measure. Colonel Kim …

South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

South Korea President Yoon’s Impeachment Motion Fails, Sparks Massive Protests In Seoul
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Prospects for South Korea’s President impeachment are dim with ruling party boycotting vote
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Prospects for South Korea’s President impeachment are dim with ruling party boycotting vote

The Hindu  

Most ruling party lawmakers were boycotting a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority sought by the opposition to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. Mr. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative party, but it is also determined to oppose …

South Korean lawmakers to decide whether to impeach president over his martial law bid
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korean lawmakers to decide whether to impeach president over his martial law bid

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean lawmakers on Saturday began meeting to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. Opposition lawmakers say that Yoon's attempt at martial law amounted to a self-coup, and drafted the impeachment motion around rebellion charges. Han said he had received …

South Korean president apologizes, saying he won't shirk responsibility for attempt at martial law
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean president apologizes, saying he won't shirk responsibility for attempt at martial law

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea’s president apologized Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him.Yoon said in a brief televised address Saturday morning he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it. "South Korean lawmakers …

South Korea's Yoon apologises for imposing botched martial law, falls short of resigning from office
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's Yoon apologises for imposing botched martial law, falls short of resigning from office

Firstpost  

In his first public appearance after causing havoc across the country, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for imposing the botched martial law. The proclamation came hours before the country’s National Assembly votes on an impeachment motion against him Days after jolting the country with a botched martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he is …

South Korean president Yoon apologises for declaring martial law, saying he will not shirk responsibility
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean president Yoon apologises for declaring martial law, saying he will not shirk responsibility

The Hindu  

South Korea’s president apologised Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him. EDITORIAL | Costly miscalculation: On the South Korean President’s announcement of martial law The turmoil resulting from Mr. Yoon’s bizarre and poorly-thought-out stunt has paralysed South Korean politics and sparked alarm …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for martial law attempt
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for martial law attempt

Hindustan Times  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his brief attempt to impose martial law, offering to accept any legal consequences ahead of a parliamentary vote on his impeachment. A television screen shows a live footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering a speech, at Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea In a televised address, Yoon …

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it

NPR  

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote. Yoon's martial law declaration drew criticism from …

South Korea President Yoon apologises to nation for martial law declaration ahead of impeachment vote
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea President Yoon apologises to nation for martial law declaration ahead of impeachment vote

ABC  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologised on Saturday for the confusion caused by his declaration of martial law and says he will let his party decide on his future position. Photo shows A National Assembly staff sprays fire extinguishers to block South Korean soldiers South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, but then rescinded it, after …

South Korea's ruling party chief backs suspending President Yoon's powers, raising impeachment prospects
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's ruling party chief backs suspending President Yoon's powers, raising impeachment prospects

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: South Korea's governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon's impeachment more likely. Han said he had received intelligence that Yoon had ordered the country's defense counterintelligence commander to arrest and detain unspecified key politicians based on accusations …

South Korea's ruling party MPs leave parliament ahead of impeachment vote
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's ruling party MPs leave parliament ahead of impeachment vote

ABC  

Members of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's party have left parliament ahead of a planned impeachment vote over his attempt to impose martial law. As politicians debated the motion on Saturday, filed by the main opposition Democratic Party, only a single member of Mr Yoon's People Power Party remained in his seat, casting doubts over whether the measure would …

South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition leader questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached soon, saying Friday that Yoon’s controversial martial law imposition this week showed he could make other extreme moves on vital issues. Lee’s Democratic Party and other small opposition parties are pushing for …

In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea’s martial law, a woman’s act of resistance was a defining moment
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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