South Korea boots out a DC darling
3 weeks ago

South Korea boots out a DC darling

Politico  

South Korea boots out a DC darling A protester wearing a mask in the likeness of Yoon Suk Yeol takes part in a demonstration outside the National Assembly on December 6 in Seoul, South Korea. | Ezra Acayan/Getty Images RELATIONSHIP GOALS — For close to three years, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol was a D.C. darling, a Biden administration favorite for closely aligning his nation with U.S. interests and serving as a pillar of U.S. policy in Asia. Like many of the progressives before him, he’s publicly said that it is “regrettable that Tokyo’s unwillingness to let go of its imperial past continues to hamper trilateral cooperation between Japan, South Korea, and the United States.” He’s not explicitly against working with Japan, but the U.S. shouldn’t expect free-flowing communication between the two countries unless Japan does more to “overcome the legacy of tragic historical wrongdoings,” according to Lee. Lee has written that “South Koreans have good reason to be concerned by Beijing’s increasingly assertive behavior,” but he emphasizes that China is South Korea’s largest trading partner — and possibly an important ally in persuading North Korea to denuclearize. — GOP strikes a new spending deal that includes disaster aid and raising the debt limit: President-elect Donald Trump endorsed a new Republican deal this afternoon to avert a government shutdown and raise the nation’s debt limit for two years, after sinking the bipartisan agreement Speaker Mike Johnson originally struck with Democrats.

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South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension
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5 days, 7 hours 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 …

South Korea’s impeached president defies warrant after hours-long standoff
1 week 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 head to Seoul in bid to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
1 week ago

South Korean investigators head to Seoul in bid to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

LA Times  

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally outside the presidential residence in Seoul on Thursday. The signs read, “Oppose impeachment.” South Korea’s anti-corruption agency has dispatched investigators to execute a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as hundreds of his supporters gathered at his residence in Seoul, vowing to block their approach. Yoon Kap-keun, …

South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 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: Impeached President Yoon gets ultimatum, 'appear for questioning by Dec 21 or...'
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days 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 impeached: what happens next?
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the U.S. relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. "President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain the linchpin for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region during Acting President Han's tenure," the White …

South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt. South Korea is attempting to reassure its allies as the country’s opposition leader offers to work with the government, in an attempt to restore calm following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Acting President Han Duck-soo spoke with United States President Joe Biden …

Yoon Suk Yeol's promise to be a different leader in South Korea shattered when he declared martial law
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Yoon Suk Yeol | President’s gambit declined
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Who is Han Duck-soo? South Korea’s acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Who is Han Duck-soo? South Korea’s acting President after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment

Live Mint  

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has taken on the role of acting president following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. His extensive career includes positions such as: Prime Minister : His current term as prime minister began with President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration in 2022. Leadership in a time of uncertainty As acting president, Han faces …

AP PHOTOS: K-pop light sticks take over protests that fueled impeachment of South Korea’s president
3 weeks, 5 days ago

AP PHOTOS: K-pop light sticks take over protests that fueled impeachment of South Korea’s president

Associated Press  

Seoul — K-pop light sticks, Christmas lights and even Santa Claus outfits have taken over daily protests demanding the ouster of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his shocking martial law declaration this month. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Heo Joonmyeong, 19, a student, poses for a photo during a rally …

South Korea impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial-law decision
3 weeks, 5 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 Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached After Martial Law Order
3 weeks, 5 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 Korea's 11 days of turmoil
3 weeks, 5 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 Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff

LA Times  

South Korean lawmakers voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, whose short-lived declaration of martial law this month upended the democratic order and sparked a crescendoing campaign for his ouster. Kim Ji-hoon, a 32-year-old actor in Seoul who recently worked as an extra in “12.12: The Day” — a historical drama that tells the story of one of South Korea’s …

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo
4 weeks 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 …

‘Insane act’: Kim Jong Un’s North Korea calls Yoon a 'dictator' over martial law move in South – Firstpost
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

South Korean police raids President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration: Report
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy

LA Times  

The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States. The United States must act decisively by unequivocally condemning South Korea’s democratic backsliding, supporting its constitutional mechanisms for self-correction and strengthening regional security amid its ally’s internal crisis. Within 24 hours of the martial law …

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

He might be South Korea’s next president. All he has to do is impeach the current one.
4 weeks, 2 days ago

He might be South Korea’s next president. All he has to do is impeach the current one.

Live Mint  

SEOUL—South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung credits a coup and stretch of military rule more than 40 years ago—during which soldiers opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the southwestern city of Gwangju, killing many—with propelling him into politics. Instead, Han said, South Korea’s “livelihood issues and state affairs" would be jointly handled by the ruling party and the country’s prime …

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way
1 month ago

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way

China Daily  

Opposition party to continue push for impeaching South Korean president South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, now facing possible charges of treason, will step down early "in an orderly manner", the ruling party said after the parliament's failure to pass an impeachment motion against Yoon. "Even before he leaves the post, the president will not take part in state affairs, including …

S. Korean opposition plans to vote again to impeach President Yoon on Dec 14
1 month ago

S. Korean opposition plans to vote again to impeach President Yoon on Dec 14

China Daily  

SEOUL -- South Korea's main opposition party said Sunday it will push for another vote to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law. Following Lee's announcement, ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon said "orderly resignation" is better than impeachment which carries uncertainties. Earlier in the day, Han and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo issued a joint statement, …

Bid to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol fails: South Korea's five days of turmoil and trouble
1 month ago

Bid to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol fails: South Korea's five days of turmoil and trouble

Firstpost  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion against him in Parliament after members from Yoon’s People Power Party boycotted the vote, and walked out of the chamber. Reuters South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned the nation and the international community when he imposed martial law and sent troops and helicopters to the parliament. South Korea’s main …

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol could put citizens in great danger, says head of ruling party
1 month ago

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol could put citizens in great danger, says head of ruling party

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 The leader of South Korea’s …

South Korea: Impeachment or resignation, Yoon-scripted K-drama is not ending anytime soon
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1 month ago

South Korea: Impeachment or resignation, Yoon-scripted K-drama is not ending anytime soon

Firstpost  

South Korea is witnessing a new kind of K-drama with President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate at the centre. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech to declare martial law, Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024. Protesters stage a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, …

South Korea president survives impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote
1 month ago

South Korea president survives impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote

CNN  

CNN — South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law but his party say they will seek his resignation. “This emergency martial law declaration stemmed from my desperation as the ultimate responsible party for state affairs,” Yoon said in a two-minute address. Yoon said he “will not avoid the legal …

What's going to happen next in South Korea?
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1 month ago

What's going to happen next in South Korea?

Raw Story  

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday after briefly imposing martial law in South Korea. The suspension of civilian rule was 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," Yoon said. Then a six-point decree from army chief General Park An-su, installed as …

South Korea martial law: Thousands protest in Seoul, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign
1 month ago

South Korea martial law: Thousands protest in Seoul, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign

Live Mint  

South Korea faces a major political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. People hold candles and signs during a candlelight vigil to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law which was reversed hours later, at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 5, 2024. Trade union …

South Korea's Yoon picks new Defence Minster after Kim Yong-Hyun resigns amid blame-game over martial law saga
1 month ago

South Korea's Yoon picks new Defence Minster after Kim Yong-Hyun resigns amid blame-game over martial law saga

Firstpost  

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and nominated his ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as the new defence minister. The changes came amid reports that Kim ordered the deployment of troops in the parliament during botched martial law Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and Defense Minister nominee Choi Byung-hyuk, South Korea's …

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung thought martial law announcement was ‘a deepfake’
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1 month ago

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung thought martial law announcement was ‘a deepfake’

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — The leader of South Korea’s main opposition party thought the president’s late night martial law announcement was a deepfake when he first saw it, he told CNN on Thursday as his party now seeks to impeach the country’s leader. “That night, after I got off work, I was lying in bed with my wife in …

Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?
1 month ago

Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?

Al Jazeera  

If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president. Calls for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to resign are mounting, two days after he imposed martial law only to be forced into reversing that decision by the country’s parliament. They would need the support of at least eight members …

South Korea's Defence Minister steps down amid fallout over martial law
Top News
1 month ago

South Korea's Defence Minister steps down amid fallout over martial law

India Today  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun and nominated the ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as new defence minister, the presidential office said on Thursday. The nomination is the first official move by Yoon after he announced the withdrawal of the martial law declaration in the early hours of Wednesday, amid …

DC Edit | Seoul’s dark day: Democracy wins
1 month 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 …

The South Korea crisis has rewritten the fragile rules governing the entire Indo-Pacific
1 month ago

The South Korea crisis has rewritten the fragile rules governing the entire Indo-Pacific

The Independent  

Those who follow developments on the Korean peninsula and that part of Asia will know that the crisis that erupted in the middle of Europe’s Tuesday afternoon did not come out of nowhere. With shooting conflicts showing little sign of ending in Ukraine and the Middle East, the new rebel advance in Syria, and the continuing horrors of Sudan’s civil …

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?
1 month ago

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?

The Independent  

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Chaos in South Korea
1 month ago

Chaos in South Korea

ABC  

Nick Grimm: G'day, welcome to PM, I'm Nick Grimm, coming to you from Gadigal land in Sydney. Nick Grimm: After a day of political chaos in South Korea, the country's main opposition party has vowed to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he resigns immediately. Sarah Maunder: Dr Song says political commentators and the country's opposition are …

What Happened In South Korea?
1 month ago

What Happened In South Korea?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING South Korea was engulfed in six hours of chaos on Tuesday night after the nation’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared “emergency martial law” for the first time in more than 40 years. South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks to the media at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday after South Korea President …

Resign or face impeachment: Opposition tells South Korea President Yoon after martial law scare
1 month ago

Resign or face impeachment: Opposition tells South Korea President Yoon after martial law scare

Hindustan Times  

Martial law in South Korea: Hours after ending the short-lived martial law that set alarm bells ringing, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol got an ultimatum from the main opposition party to resign immediately or face impeachment. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt at martial law on December 4, after lawmakers defied security forces to vote …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol could be facing impeachment after martial law declaration — here's what that process looks like
1 month ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol could be facing impeachment after martial law declaration — here's what that process looks like

ABC  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has two options, according to his opposition — resign, or be impeached. President: Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, November 7, 2024. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been in the job since 2022. …

Protests call for South Korean president to quit over martial law order
1 month ago

Protests call for South Korean president to quit over martial law order

Al Jazeera  

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces demands to resign following a bungled imposition of martial law. Yoon’s order on Tuesday to impose martial law on South Korea plunged the country into deep turmoil and caught allies around the world off guard. South Korea’s main opposition party, whose lawmakers jumped fences and tussled with security forces so they could vote to …

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?
1 month ago

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law?

Hindustan Times  

In a sudden announcement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in the country. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering a speech to declare martial law in Seoul. However, soon after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a bid to eliminate “anti-state” forces, the parliament voted to lift the declaration. Soldiers …

South Korea highlights: Opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon
1 month ago

South Korea highlights: Opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon

Hindustan Times  

South Korea crisis live: Protesters stage a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. South Korea crisis highlights: The South Korean Cabinet of minister on early Wednesday lifted the martial law announced by President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korea plunged into …

South Korea's president declares emergency martial law
1 month ago

South Korea's president declares emergency martial law

Daily Mail  

South Korea 's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying the measure was necessary to protect the country from 'communist forces' in North Korea and 'anti-state' actors in his own nation. 'I declare martial law to protect the free Republic of Korea from the threat of North Korean communist forces, to eradicate the despicable pro-North Korean anti-state …

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law in emergency address
1 month ago

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law in emergency address

Hindustan Times  

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an emergency national address which was broadcasted live, Reuters reported. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law in emergency address {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In his unannounced late night address on YTN television, Yeol claimed that he would eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces". The South …

South Korea's right-wing president declares martial law, claiming "communist" threat
1 month ago

South Korea's right-wing president declares martial law, claiming "communist" threat

Salon  

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who recently said he would be building a "perfect security posture together" with the incoming Trump administration, on Tuesday announced that he was declaring martial law. "I declare martial law to protect the free Republic of Korea from the threat of North Korean communist forces, to eradicate the despicable pro-North Korean anti-state …

South Korea declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of sympathising with North Korea
1 month ago

South Korea declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of sympathising with North Korea

India TV News  

In a significant development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared an “emergency martial law'' and accused the opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathising with North Korea and paralysing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” However, it wasn't immediately …

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