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South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock

Opposition parties submit motion to impeach Yoon after his shock bid to put South Korea under martial law for first time in over four decades

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South Korean Opposition Parties Submit Impeachment Bill Against President

South Korean opposition parties propose President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment following martial law declaration. Impeachment process and constitutional req...

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South Korea Returns To Normalcy After Political Turmoil

Life in South Korea returns to normalcy after President Yoon's failed martial law declaration, facing backlash and eroded public support.

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President Yoon Suk Yeol's Martial Law Decree Backlash

President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law in South Korea faces backlash, raising concerns about political stability and international implica...

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Swedish PM Postpones South Korea Visit Amid Political Chaos

Swedish Prime Minister postpones visit to South Korea amid political turmoil. President Yoon declared martial law, swiftly reversed.

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US Embassy In Seoul Issues Caution Amid South Korean Protests

US embassy in Seoul issues cautionary advisory for Americans in South Korea following political unrest.

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Soldiers Vs Office Chairs: South Korea's Martial Law Standoff

Parliamentary staffers used sofas and fire extinguishers to block soldiers armed with assault rifles and night-vision goggles from entering South Korea's National Assembly to maintain martial law, CCTV footage released Wednesday showed.

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South Korean lawmakers call to impeach president as ‘cabinet poised to resign’

Yoon Suk Yeol told to resign or face impeachment following imposition and reversal of martial law

The Independent UK

South Korea's President Faces Calls For Resignation After Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon faces backlash and calls for resignation after retracting martial law decree.

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Opposition Leader Climbs Fence To Enter Parliament During Martial Law

Opposition leader's dramatic entry into parliament during martial law vote sparks political turmoil in South Korea.

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China's Embassy Urges Vigilance For Nationals In South Korea

China's embassy in Seoul advises Chinese nationals in South Korea to remain vigilant and take precautions due to recent unrest.

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Bitcoin Dumped And Recovered In South Korea Amid Political Turmoil — An Arbitrage Opportunity That Wasn't?

Cryptocurrencies traded at big discounts in the South Korean market Tuesday but recovered amid intense political drama in the East Asian nation.

Benzinga

South Korea’s surprising history of coups and martial law – explained in 30 seconds

South Korea has only been governed democratically since 1988, with a previous history of military-authoritarian rule dating back to the Korean war

The Guardian - AU

South Korean Soldiers Enter Parliament Grounds Following Martial Law Declaration

South Korean soldiers entered parliament grounds in response to martial law, leading to clashes and injuries. President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration was rev...

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Tense Protests At South Korea's National Assembly Resolved

Protests erupt in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol issues martial law, but lawmakers swiftly overturn the decree, showcasing the power of democratic ...

The Independent UK

Asian stocks drop amid South Korea’s political unrest as won hits two-year low

Asian markets are mostly lower after overnight political drama in South Korea added to regional uncertainties

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US Military Personnel In South Korea Urged To Avoid Travel

US military personnel in South Korea advised to take precautions and avoid risky situations following recent events. Stay informed and follow USFK guidance...

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Former South Korean Lawmaker Criticizes President's Credibility

Former South Korean lawmaker criticizes President Yoon Suk Yeol's credibility and ability to govern effectively.

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South Korea crisis: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties – as it happened

Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment

International Business Times

South Korean President Pressed To Resign Over Martial Law Bid

Yoon's shock bid to impose South Korea's first martial law in over four decades plunged the country into the deepest turmoil in its modern democratic history and caught its close allies around the world off guard.

The Conversation

What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon

During a whirlwind few hours in South Korean politics, President Yoon Suk Yeol placed the country under martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, only to lift it just a short while later.

The Conversation

South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the world by declaring martial law in the country.

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South Korean Workers Demand President Yoon's Resignation

KCTU workers in Seoul protest demanding President Yoon's resignation, reflecting discontent with the administration.

International Business Times

Seoul Stocks Sink Amid S. Korea Drama As Asian Markets Struggle

South Korean stocks sank more than two percent Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically declared martial law overnight before reversing the decision hours later.

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Power Down Amid South Korea Political Turmoil: Analyst Shares Strategy For Altcoin Holders — Avoid Chasing FOMO, Take Profits

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat Tuesday even as the stock market closed at new records.

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