Revisiting South Korea's troubled Martial Law history through pictures
1 month ago

Revisiting South Korea's troubled Martial Law history through pictures

India Today  

This week, South Korea witnessed a rare moment in its recent history as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Members of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party stage a rally against President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul. Martial law has been a defining yet deeply divisive part of South Korea’s modern history. Today, as South Korea reflects on its democratic achievements, this latest declaration of martial law rekindles memories of a turbulent past.

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South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms
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6 days, 4 hours ago

South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms SEOUL, - Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea's political crisis appeared headed toward another high-stakes confrontation. Yoon became the country's first sitting president to face arrest over his botched attempt …

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms
6 days, 6 hours ago

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him over his short-lived martial law decree. Staff from the presidential security service were seen installing barbed …

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension
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1 week ago

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension

Hindustan Times  

South Korea's political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted arrest over a failed martial law decree days before the warrant expires. Following the disastrous martial law proclamation last month, which parliament quickly rejected, the South Korean president was impeached and suspended, and a separate arrest warrant was then issued. In scenes of high drama on …

Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon’s arrest
1 week ago

Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon’s arrest

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutors ask acting president to order security forces to comply with arrest warrant for impeached leader Yoon. The protesters faced-off outside the presidential residence and along major roads in the South Korean capital on Saturday to either demand Yoon’s arrest or call for his impeachment to be declared invalid. The widening political division comes as investigators from the Corruption Investigation …

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol evades arrest after six-hour standoff
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1 week, 1 day ago

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol evades arrest after six-hour standoff

The Independent  

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Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities arrive to arrest impeached South Korean President over martial law
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1 week, 1 day ago

Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities arrive to arrest impeached South Korean President over martial law

Live Mint  

Yoon Suk Yeol arrest news LIVE: Authorities sought on Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, evading a crowd of protesters but facing off with security forces inside his residence. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3. martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy and …

South Korean president vows to ‘fight to the end’ as he faces arrest
1 week, 1 day ago

South Korean president vows to ‘fight to the end’ as he faces arrest

The Independent  

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South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff

LA Times  

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday. South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff on Friday during which he defied their attempt to detain him for questioning. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators over concern for …

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol after dramatic standoff
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol after dramatic standoff

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean investigators have suspended efforts to enforce an arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, hours into a standoff in which authorities tried to detain the leader following his short-lived martial law declaration. Investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office approached within a couple hundred meters of Yoon’s residence, but were blocked …

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon
1 week, 3 days ago

South Korean Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law. Protesters carry a caricature of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a rally demanding his arrest in Seoul, …

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

CNN  

Seoul CNN — A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the embattled leader who plunged the country into political chaos by his shock decision to declare martial law nearly a month ago. The presidential security team said Tuesday that “security measures will be taken in accordance with due process.” ‘Shoot the doors’ …

South Korea's Yoon authorised forces to shoot during martial law bid: Prosecutors
2 weeks ago

South Korea's Yoon authorised forces to shoot during martial law bid: Prosecutors

India Today  

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP on Saturday. The 10-page summary from former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun's prosecution indictment report, which was provided to the media, also says Yoon vowed on …

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis

Al Jazeera  

Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s adherence to constitutional procedure was key in overturning the president’s martial law decree and making troops stand down. Seoul – South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3. South Korean …

South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President

Live Mint  

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law revved up South Koreans from 0 to 100. “But when the momentum is there, it really translates into a huge amount of energy.” South Korea’s history helps explain its culture. In 1995, he set fire to 150,000 phones and faxes, some of them defective, to make a statement about quality control, …

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, as rival parties squabble the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Yoon Suk Yeol's promise to be a different leader in South Korea shattered when he declared martial law
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol's promise to be a different leader in South Korea shattered when he declared martial law

ABC  

South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached in a historic vote, marking the end of a tremulous week since his desperate attempt to impose martial law spectacularly failed. South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Photo shows Officials gather in the National Assembly in Seoul to count impeachment votes A defiant South Korean President Yoon …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order
4 weeks 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 Korea's 11 days of turmoil
4 weeks 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 …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
4 weeks 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 impact? Taiwan reviews martial law provisions to make its imposition harder
4 weeks 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 …

A candlelight revolution in the making in South Korea
4 weeks, 1 day 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 as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: South Korean 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 response to attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. The opposition-controlled parliament also passed motions Thursday to impeach and suspend Yoon's police chief and justice minister …

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids
4 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea’s martial-law chaos deepens, with a suicide attempt and raids

Live Mint  

South Korea’s martial-law crisis widened as the imprisoned former defense minister attempted suicide, investigators said they would seek to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol and police attempted to raid the presidential office. The opposition is about eight votes shy of a two-thirds majority needed at South Korea’s unicameral, 300-seat legislature—though several additional conservatives have recently signaled they could move to …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment
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4 weeks, 2 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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South Korean President Says Martial Law Was An Act Of Governance And Denies Rebellion Charges
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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’
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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 month 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 month 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, …

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis
1 month ago

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis

The Independent  

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Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case
1 month 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 month 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 month 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 …

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
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1 month 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 month 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 month 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 …

South Korea’s court issues arrest warrant for ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law
1 month 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 …

South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law
1 month 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 …

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?
1 month ago

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?

LA Times  

Protesters tear a banner representing the flag of the ruling People Power Party during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Monday in Seoul. He also said he would leave the “stabilization of state affairs” to his conservative People Power Party, which has refused to go along with impeachment efforts, instead opting to pursue what its …

South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from travelling overseas amid outrage over declaration of martial law
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1 month 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 orders travel ban for President Yoon, colonel says troops 'used' by ex-defence minister
1 month ago

South Korea orders travel ban for President Yoon, colonel says troops 'used' by ex-defence minister

ABC  

The head of South Korea's high-ranking official corruption investigation office has ordered a travel ban for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his declaration of martial law last week. An order to deploy troops to South Korea's parliament and block politicians from entering the chamber to lift a martial law declaration last week, came from country's defence …

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 …

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

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