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Several South Korean military and political leaders distance themselves from Yoon’s martial law decree

Lawmakers report impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol at National Assembly, emphasizing constitution and public interests.

South Korea’s opposition parties moved to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament

The vote to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol could take place as soon as Friday following the shock bid to impose martial law

South Korea's National Assembly to vote on impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol amid controversy over martial law declaration. Deep divisions...

And how a nation quashed its first attempted coup in more than 40 years, in just a matter of hours.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits

Just a year ago, the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, addressed the UK parliament with a speech that praised the country as the birthplace of liberal democracy. He pledged that South Korea would join with the UK in promoting freedom, peace and prosperity for the international community.

Foreign nations react as calls grow for president’s resignation and impeachment

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol called for martial law and then backed down. Here is what we know.

Move to kick Yoon Suk Yeol out of office comes after his sudden imposition of martial law was swiftly overturned by South Korea’s National Assembly