South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down 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. Speaking in an interview with The Independent in Seoul, Jiho Cha said the shocking turn of events for South Korean politics reflects a global shift towards authoritarianism, and that he feared his country would descend into “civil unrest, violence in the streets” if he and other MPs failed to stop president Yoon Suk Yeol via democratic means. Mr Cha, who is now among the opposition MPs from the Democratic Party spearheading efforts to impeach President Yoon in a vote this Saturday, described the tense hours culminating in Wednesday morning’s reversal of the martial law order. President Yoon declared martial law citing threats from “pro-North Korean, anti-state forces”, leading many to assume it was the result of some as-yet unspecified threat from South Korea’s nuclear-armed neighbour. “It reflects a global trend toward authoritarian tendencies.” Despite successfully seeing off the attempt to enforce martial law, Mr Cha expressed concerns about the lingering damage to the country’s democracy.

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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 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 …

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 …

Viral video: South Korean leader jumps parliament wall after President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law; know why
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Viral video: South Korean leader jumps parliament wall after President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law; know why

Live Mint  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned the world on Tuesday by imposing martial law. Hours after Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, the opposition party's South Korean National Assembly leader, Lee Jae-myung, climbed the fence of the parliament to get inside on Wednesday. South Korean leader jumps parliament wall | Watch video The South Korean leader then tried to …

South Korea in crisis: Martial law decree sparks political uproar
2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

In South Korea, the dance of democracy
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Man asks South Korean coworker about martial law implementation, gets surprising reply
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Man asks South Korean coworker about martial law implementation, gets surprising reply

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's president Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for the first time in nearly 50 years in the country’s history through a late-night TV broadcast. “I asked my Korean coworker what was going on in South Korea today,” Jack Forge posted on X and shared a screenshot of his conversation with his South Korean colleague. A curious Forge further texts, …

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Martial law imposed and then reversed: The 6-hour drama that unfolded in South Korea
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 president lifts martial law within hours after imposing; what made him change his decision?
3 weeks ago

South Korea president lifts martial law within hours after imposing; what made him change his decision?

Firstpost  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law in the country late Tuesday but abandoned it within hours after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against his declaration Hours after imposing it, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the martial law decree early Wednesday. “To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist …

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

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 …

Protesters say South Korea martial law shows ‘how easily democracy can be threatened’
3 weeks 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: The troubled history of martial law, coups and toppled presidents many hoped South Korea had left behind
3 weeks ago

Analysis: The troubled history of martial law, coups and toppled presidents many hoped South Korea had left behind

CNN  

CNN — Last year, a blockbuster movie gripped South Korea with a dramatization of a painful memory from its authoritarian past, when the assassination of President Park Chung-hee in 1979 led to a military coup and plunged the country into the iron grip of martial law. So when South Koreans watched in shock and anger as their current president, Yoon …

South Korea martial law: What led to military rule decision that caused overnight upheaval? - EXPLAINED
Trending News
3 weeks ago

South Korea martial law: What led to military rule decision that caused overnight upheaval? - EXPLAINED

India TV News  

South Korea witnessed a chaotic overnight on Tuesday as President Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law in the country against an 'anti-state' plot which lasted for about six hours. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon’s announcement “illegal and unconstitutional.” Before the day break, lawmakers through bipartisan vote overruled the Presidential …

South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule
3 weeks ago

South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration …

EXPLAINER | What to know about South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration
3 weeks ago

EXPLAINER | What to know about South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration

New Indian Express  

What Martial Law Means for South Korea Martial law, in its essence, involves replacing civilian rule with military authority and suspending civilian legal processes. Article 77 of South Korea’s constitution allows the President to declare martial law during times of national emergency, such as war or armed conflict, to restore public order. Reports from South Korea's major news agency Yonhap, …

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Overturn Martial Law Declared by President Yoon
3 weeks ago

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Overturn Martial Law Declared by President Yoon

Deccan Chronicle  

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers will remain …

South Korean lawmakers block President Yoon's martial law decree as thousands protest
3 weeks ago

South Korean lawmakers block President Yoon's martial law decree as thousands protest

Firstpost  

A total of 190 lawmakers in the 300-seat National Assembly voted to overturn the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol, according to a report Soldiers try to enter the National Assembly building in Seoul on Wednesdy, after South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. AFP Hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, South Korean …

Why did South Korea declare martial law? All you need to know
3 weeks ago

Why did South Korea declare martial law? All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, saying that he would "eliminate anti-state forces" who are pushing the country to fall into "the depths of national ruin". South Korean flag hangs on a pole outside the gate of the National Assembly, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, In an unannounced televised address, Yeol said …

South Korea president declares emergency martial law
Trending News
3 weeks 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 Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law for first time since 1980
3 weeks ago

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law for first time since 1980

Hindustan Times  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces". TOPSHOT - Police stand guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 3, 2024, after South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared …

South Korea Lifts President's Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Reject Military Rule
3 weeks ago

South Korea Lifts President's Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Reject Military Rule

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while …

South Korea president declares martial law, parliament rejects move
3 weeks, 1 day 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?
3 weeks, 1 day 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?
3 weeks, 1 day 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 Korean president declares martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activity
3 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korean president declares martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activity

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Tuesday vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and which he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Following Yoon's announcement, South Korea's military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, according to …

South Korea martial law: How did we get here?
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Military tanks on Seoul streets, protests outside Parliament amid martial law
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Military tanks on Seoul streets, protests outside Parliament amid martial law

India Today  

A state of chaos unfolded in South Korea on Tuesday evening when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition-controlled Parliament of sympathising with communist North Korea and seeking to eliminate "anti-state" forces. Hours after the announcement, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik declared the martial law "invalid", and lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to reject it. Amid the widespread unrest …

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