Tourists unfazed as South Korea hit by sudden martial law turmoil
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tourists unfazed as South Korea hit by sudden martial law turmoil

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some awoke to worried text messages from friends and family, who heard the news about President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration Tuesday night. Emma Basnawi, visiting from Indonesia, said she thought “something big might happen” when she heard about the martial law declaration, and was a little concerned. open image in gallery People attend a candlelight vigil condemning South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise declaration of martial law Early Wednesday morning, police with shields arrived in the palace area, known historically as a popular protest site. He said their tour was canceled that day to the demilitarized zone, the swath of land between North and South Korea, because of the martial law declaration.

Law South Korea Palace Tour Seoul Martial Martial Law  palace  law  tourists  seoul  travel  sudden  unfazed  declaration  tour  south  hit  korea  yoon  martial  turmoil

History of this topic

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon
4 days, 9 hours ago

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon

Raw Story  

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
4 days, 16 hours ago

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate. Authorities have already arrested Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the …

South Korea's Yoon faces Saturday deadline over failed martial law bid: Report
Top News
1 week 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. …

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year
1 week, 1 day ago

Rewind 2024: The biggest scandals and controversies of the year

Firstpost  

Another year is almost over and a new one is set to begin. From South Korea’s martial law to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the Paris Olympics, here’s what raised eyebrows this year Participants gather to celebrate after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. On the …

South Korea's ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after pushing for Yoon's impeachment
1 week, 1 day 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 …

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

From star prosecutor to an impeached president: The rise and fall of South Korea's Yoon Seok Yeol

Firstpost  

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach President Yeon Seok Yeol for his botched attempt to implement martial law. However, his presidency is marred by a series of missteps and scandals South Korean lawmakers acted on the growing discontent among public and voted in the National Assembly to impeach the president Yoon Seok Yeol. Protesters attend a rally calling …

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over his martial law order
Top News
1 week, 3 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, 3 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
1 week, 3 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 Korea’s parliament votes to impeach president over martial law debacle
1 week, 3 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 Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order
Top News
1 week, 3 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 …

'Great victory of people': South Korean President impeached over martial law bid
1 week, 3 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 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, 4 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, 4 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, …

Yoon's address draws criticism
1 week, 4 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 …

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid growing calls for impeachment
Top News
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
Trending News
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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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
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 …

South Korean leader arrested over failed martial law attempts suicide with underwear
1 week, 6 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 week, 6 days 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 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 Korean police storm president's office amid corruption probe
1 week, 6 days ago

South Korean police storm president's office amid corruption probe

Firstpost  

Yoon is already under a travel ban as part of an ‘insurrection’ probe into his inner circle after his short-lived suspension of civilian rule on December 3 South Korean police said Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol’s office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace. Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the Korean National Police …

South Korea police raid president's office
Top News
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 police chief detained over unconstitutional martial law decree
1 week, 6 days 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
Trending News
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 …

Yoon faces fresh probe over treason
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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. …

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

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 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 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 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 …

Travel ban on South Korea’s Yoon amid investigation into his martial law decree
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Travel ban on South Korea’s Yoon amid investigation into his martial law decree

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’s justice ministry has …

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's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korean police, prosecutors, and anti-corruption agencies had requested the ban as they expand their probes into possible rebellion charges over Yoon’s imposition of martial law last week. South Korean investigators said Monday they are seeking an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as they expand a probe into possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial …

South Korean Police Mull Imposing Travel Ban On President Yoon Over Martial Law
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korean Police Mull Imposing Travel Ban On President Yoon Over Martial Law

ABP News  

The South Korean police are mulling placing a travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol as they probe possible rebellion charges against him over his short-lived imposition of martial law in the country last week. Yoon announced the imposition of martial law last on Tuesday throwing the country into chaos as armed special forces troops rolled into the streets of Seoul. …

South Korea Police considers travel ban on President Yoon amid martial law probe
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea Police considers travel ban on President Yoon amid martial law probe

Hindustan Times  

Police in South Korea are reportedly considering placing an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, reports said Monday. South Korea is experiencing severe political unrest as a result of Yoon's martial rule declaration from last Tuesday, which sent armed special forces troops onto …

South Korea’s President Yoon is banned from traveling abroad after martial law chaos
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea’s President Yoon is banned from traveling abroad after martial law chaos

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Yoon’s martial law decree on Dec. 3, which brought special forces troops onto Seoul’s streets, plunged South Korea into political …

South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Discover Related