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S. Korea's Opposition Moves To Impeach Acting President

South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.

International Business Times

New government of French PM Bayrou settles in under shadow of no-confidence vote

The new government of Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a frantic fortnight as it battles to establish its credibility and fend off cross-party attempts to kill it in its infancy.

Radio France Internationale

French law blamed for rising violence against migrant sex workers

Violence against sex workers in France increased in 2024, with reported assaults up 6 percent compared to the previous year. Many victims, particularly undocumented migrants, remain silent due to fear of deportation.

Radio France Internationale

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France's new economy, budget ministers get to work on budget for 2025

The new team at the helm of France’s economy will need to begin work immediately on passing a 2025 budget, which has been in limbo since the National Assembly rejected the belt-tightening proposal from former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, which led to the toppling of his government.

Radio France Internationale

South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law

South Korean investigators on Friday pressed ahead with their probe into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, issuing another summons demanding that he appear for questioning on Christmas Day, despite his continued refusal to cooperate

The Independent UK

K-pop hits become anthems of South Korea’s protests against President Yoon

When South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted to institute martial law in early December, the public responded with massive protests. These protests have continued across the country. On December 14, for example, an estimated 1 million people gathered outside the National Assembly in the capital, Seoul, as lawmakers convened…

The Conversation

South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached – here’s what will happen next

South Korea’s National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, December 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country’s constitutional history.

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Who is Kim Keon-hee, described as South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’?

The country’s first lady has been accused of corruption and stock price manipulation in the past.

Al Jazeera

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

South Korea’s acting leader has vowed to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

South Korean officials seek stability as Joe Biden says alliance ‘linchpin’ in region

Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader, offers to work with the government of Han Duck-soo, the acting president after impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol

The Guardian - AU

South Korean President Who Blasted Parliament as 'Den Of Criminals' Impeached After Brief Attempt To Impose Martial Law

The National Assembly voted 204-85 to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol for 'insurrectionary acts undermining the constitutional order'

Latin Times

'I'm So Happy': Tears Of Joy, K-pop On Seoul Streets As Yoon Impeached

South Koreans wept and screamed with joy in freezing Seoul on Saturday as parliament voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.

International Business Times

South Korea’s parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration

The National Assembly passed the motion on Saturday with a 204-85 vote

Evening Standard

South Korea National Assembly votes to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol

Some members of Yoon’s own conservative People Power Party provided crucial votes backing the impeachment.

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The Guardian - AU

South Korea impeachment: jubilation in Seoul as president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached – as it happened

Seoul police said at least 200,000 people had massed outside parliament in support of removing the president

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Emmanuel Macron Appoints François Bayrou As Prime Minister

French President Macron appoints François Bayrou, a trusted centrist ally, as the new Prime Minister to restore stability.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: After a week of chaos, will South Korea impeach its president?

In today’s newsletter: With protesters taking to the streets and parliament set to vote on ending his presidency, what does Yoon’s failed declaration of martial law mean for his future – and that of the nation?

The Conversation

South Korea shook a presidential power grab – failure to impeach now risks damaging democracy

Days after announcing – and then rescinding – martial law in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s future remains uncertain.

International Business Times

K-pop, Carols, Free Food At South Korea Impeachment Protests

Waving colourful glow sticks, singing parody songs and sporting elaborate outfits, demonstrators in Seoul this week calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure have highlighted South Korea's unique and creative protest culture.

Al Jazeera

South Korea opposition parties submit new motion to impeach President Yoon

President denies rebellion charges as police make new attempt to raid presidential office over failed martial law bid.

The Independent UK

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis

Articles published in North Korean newspapers describe short-lived martial law as ‘insane act’

Al Jazeera

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide

Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

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