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South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held
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3 days, 15 hours ago

South Zonal Round Of 'Amiquiz Curiae' National Legal Quiz Held

Live Law  

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, a unique legal quiz, AmiQuiz Curiae, was flagged off. 12 th January 2025 – East Zone + Northeastern Zone at The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. Some interesting questions from the finals included: The South Zonal Round saw fierce competition among participants and the winners were the team …

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South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
1 week, 3 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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South Korea's Yoon apologises for imposing botched martial law, falls short of resigning from office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea's Yoon apologises for imposing botched martial law, falls short of resigning from office

Firstpost  

In his first public appearance after causing havoc across the country, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for imposing the botched martial law. The proclamation came hours before the country’s National Assembly votes on an impeachment motion against him Days after jolting the country with a botched martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he is …

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South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition leader questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached soon, saying Friday that Yoon’s controversial martial law imposition this week showed he could make other extreme moves on vital issues. Lee’s Democratic Party and other small opposition parties are pushing for …

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South Korean police investigate Yoon for ‘insurrection’ as general says he found out about martial law from TV
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korean police investigate Yoon for ‘insurrection’ as general says he found out about martial law from TV

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. “I found out about the martial law declaration watching …

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South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. During a party meeting, PPP leader Han Dong-hun stressed the need to suspend Yoon’s presidential duties and power swiftly, saying he poses a “significant risk …

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The six hours of chaos that dragged South Korea into martial law and back
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The six hours of chaos that dragged South Korea into martial law and back

Live Mint  

SEOUL—At around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Wi Sung-lac, a prominent member of South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party, stared in shock at his television as the country’s president read a brief statement declaring martial law. In Yoon’s martial-law decree, the right-wing president said opposition parties had made the country vulnerable to North Korean “communist forces,” and he claimed emergency powers to …

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Who is the South Korean president who imposed martial law?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is the South Korean president who imposed martial law?

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may now rest on a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law over vague claims that one of Asia’s leading democracies was under threat. “President Yoon isn’t well-prepared, and he does things off the …

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Man's chat with South Korean co-worker about martial law ends on a hilarious note
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Man's chat with South Korean co-worker about martial law ends on a hilarious note

India Today  

A man’s conversation with his South Korean co-worker about martial law has gone viral on X with over 11 million views. This happened after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate "anti-state" and "pro-North Korean forces." “I asked my Korean co-worker what was going on in South Korea today,” read the …

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Yoon Suk Yeol: The ‘American Pie’-singing conservative who tried to suspend democracy – and failed
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Yoon Suk Yeol: The ‘American Pie’-singing conservative who tried to suspend democracy – and failed

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Declaring martial law in a stable and boisterous democracy was an audacious gamble – and one that appears to have backfired spectacularly for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol. Helicopters fly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, on December 4, 2024. Video Ad Feedback Watch South Korean …

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South Korean president faces impeachment motion after declaring martial law
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korean president faces impeachment motion after declaring martial law

Live Mint  

SEOUL—A day after declaring martial law, South Korea’s president is now facing the prospect of impeachment, creating more political instability for a close U.S. ally. Yoon’s move to declare martial law late Tuesday night stunned South Korea’s political establishment and caught U.S. officials by surprise. Within about six hours, Yoon reversed course after the country’s lawmakers demanded the martial rule …

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South Korea's Opposition Parties Submit Motion To Impeach Yoon Over Martial Law Decree
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea's Opposition Parties Submit Motion To Impeach Yoon Over Martial Law Decree

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition parties Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the shocking and short-lived martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers climbed walls to reenter the building and unanimously voted to lift his order. But the rejection of Yoon’s martial law declaration in …

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South Korea's martial law lifted at cabinet meeting
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korea's martial law lifted at cabinet meeting

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 04:53 People gather by the gate of the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. SEOUL - South Korea's emergency martial law, declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol Tuesday night, was lifted early Wednesday at a cabinet meeting after the parliament voted against it. This …

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South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers vote against it
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers vote against it

Hindustan Times  

After a tense night of political drama, the South Korean Cabinet of ministers early Wednesday lifted the martial law decree announced hours before by President Yoon Suk Yeol. People gather outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech …

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US, UN and Russia express concern as South Korea's martial law sparks political turmoil
3 weeks ago

US, UN and Russia express concern as South Korea's martial law sparks political turmoil

Firstpost  

The United States, United Nations and Russia on Tuesday raised concerns over the escalating political crisis in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law and the subsequent vote by South Korean lawmakers to block the decree Police officers walk among the crowd, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, …

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

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

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Watch live: South Korea protesters celebrate after president says he will lift martial law
3 weeks ago

Watch live: South Korea protesters celebrate after president says he will lift 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 live as protesters storm …

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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 …

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

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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks

Associated Press  

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and directed the mediation team to reconvene and resolve all outstanding issues within two weeks. The talks had stalled after Kiir’s former rival, Riek Machar’s party, withdrew in July, …

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Intl dispute settlements can't help solidify illegal Filipino gains
6 months, 1 week ago

Intl dispute settlements can't help solidify illegal Filipino gains

China Daily  

Since President Marcos Jr. came to power, the Philippines has taken provocative actions and created incidents in Huangyan Island, Ren'ai Reef, Tianxian Reef and Xianbin Reef. Despite the changing regional and international landscapes, the central issue of the South China Sea issue remains unchanged—territorial disputes over islands and reefs as well as disputes over maritime delimitation. What is the international …

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