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Thursday briefing: What the martial law attempt means for South Korea’s future

In today’s newsletter: Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration – and subsequent lifting – of martial law has sent South Korea into political chaos, and left their president facing impeachment

The Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Bitcoin hits $100,000 and Asian shares are mostly higher

Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 while Asian shares are mostly higher, taking their cues from another Wall Street record rally

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How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges

The Guardian - AU

South Korea Stocks Drop, Won Stable As Asian Markets Fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

International Business Times

South Korea President Clings To Power After Martial Law U-turn

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.

International Business Times

Lawmakers Report Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk Yeol

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

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South Korea's President To Be Impeached In 2024? Polymarket Traders Are Unsure

Political uncertainty surrounding South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has spurred heated activity on prediction market Polymarket on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Dua Lipa dances the night away in South Korea amid political chaos

Country’s president reversed his surprise declaration of martial law hours after facing immediate opposition from parliament and protestors

The Independent UK

The South Korean coup is a perfect coda to the Biden presidency

Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific policy of pursuing detente against China at all costs meant embracing Yoon, whose anti-democratic attitude has always been clear

The Guardian - US

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

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 Independent UK

Martial law came to South Korea – and my friends and I doomscrolled through the night

Since the separation of the Koreas in 1953, our elders have experienced the suspension of normal civil rights many times. But for the younger generation, this was a horrifying and instructive first

The Guardian - UK

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration raises questions on democracy and governance in the country.

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South Korea’s president faces impeachment over martial law chaos as defence minister offers to resign

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

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South Korea's National Assembly To Discuss President's Impeachment Motion

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

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How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history

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

Benzinga

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South Korea's Defense Minister Resigns Over Martial Law Order

Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigns over martial law enforcement responsibility in South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces political tensions.

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What's Happening in South Korea?

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Protesters In Seoul Demand President Yoon's Resignation After Martial Law

Protesters in Seoul demand accountability from President Yoon Suk Yeol after failed martial law attempt.

The Independent UK

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea

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

The Guardian - UK

‘Democracy isn’t supposed to work like this’: disbelief in Seoul in wake of martial law upheaval

Defiant citizens come out in the South Korean capital to voice anger and dismay over actions of President Yoon and demand his resignation

The Independent UK

Watch live: Vigil march in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment

Watch live as a vigil march takes place in South Korea on Wednesday (4 December) as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachmentvfollowing his declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law in the country.

The Guardian - UK

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

Opposition parties submit motion to impeach Yoon and could vote on it as soon as Friday. Plus, how AI will rob music workers of nearly a quarter of their income within four years

International Business Times

South Korea's Day Of Rage As Yoon's Martial Law Founders

South Koreans took to the streets Wednesday for a day of rage laser-focused on President Yoon Seok Yeol, whose failed attempt at imposing martial law sparked anger and dismay in the vibrant democracy.

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