What to know about the siege outside South Korea’s presidential compound
3 days, 2 hours 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 attempt, which they say was illegal. After getting around a military unit guarding the residence’s grounds, the agency’s investigators and police were able to approach within 200 meters of Yoon’s residential building but were stopped by a barricade of around 10 vehicles and approximately 200 members of the presidential security forces and troops. In a statement, Park Jong-joon, chief of the presidential security service, hit back against criticism that his organization has become Yoon’s private army, saying it has a legal obligation to protect the incumbent president.

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A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
3 weeks, 6 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 …

A week after martial law crisis, what's happening in South Korea?
4 weeks, 1 day 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’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 …

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

In South Korea, the dance of democracy
1 month 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 …

What we know about South Korea's short-lived martial law
1 month ago

What we know about South Korea's short-lived martial law

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faced parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed troops into Seoul's streets with his baffling and sudden declaration of martial law that harkened to the country’s past dictatorships. Protesters from conservative groups shout slogans at a rally supporting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and denouncing opposition party's politicians after the …

Martial law imposed and then reversed: The 6-hour drama that unfolded in South Korea
1 month ago

Martial law imposed and then reversed: The 6-hour drama that unfolded in South Korea

Firstpost  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday night, accusing the opposition of threatening the country’s democracy and national stability. Imposing martial law In a surprise late-night speech, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing opposition forces’ “anti-state activities” that were establishing the government. Police officers block protesters outside the National Assembly after South …

What to know about South Korea and martial law declaration
1 month 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 …

South Korea plunged into political chaos
1 month 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 …

South Korean President lifts 'martial law' decree
1 month ago

South Korean President lifts 'martial law' decree

ABC  

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

South Korea martial law: How did we get here?
1 month ago

South Korea martial law: How did we get here?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition and members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party condemn the move amid low public popularity. South Korea descended into political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law late on Tuesday, saying he was acting to protect the country from “threats” posed by North Korea and accused the opposition of being “antistate forces” The military, following …

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