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South Korea’s president reportedly defies summons in martial law inquiry

Report comes day after MPs voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces possible charges of insurrection

The Guardian - 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

S. Korean Opposition Urges Swift Removal Of Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the "suffering of the people" after his short-lived martial law decree.

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South Korea's Yoon Impeached: What Happens Next?

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades.

International Business Times

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

Will South Korea’s President Yoon survive second impeachment motion?

The stakes are high for President Yoon Suk-yeol as the opposition tries again to impeach him for declaring martial law.

Al Jazeera

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?

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South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of ‘second coup’

Yoon Suk Yeol subjected to travel ban after his party’s boycott of impeachment vote condemned by opposition

The Guardian - UK

S Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms

South Korean lawmakers are scheduled to vote on an opposition motion to impeach the president for declaring martial law.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote – as it happened

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote

The Guardian - AU

Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?

If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president.

Al Jazeera

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

South Korea's Prime Minister Vows To Serve People Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea's Prime Minister commits to serving amidst calls for President's impeachment, as political turmoil unfolds.

Top News

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

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International Business Times

Mourners Gather In Vietnam For Leader's Funeral

Thousands of black-clad mourners including top Vietnamese officials gathered Thursday in Hanoi for the funeral of Communist party leader Nguyen Phu Trong as two days of national mourning began.

The Independent UK

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest

In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest of the country’s leading opposition figure, Lee Jae-myung, who faces a widening investigation over corruption allegations

The Independent UK

South Korean and Polish leaders visit an air base in eastern Poland, discuss defense and energy ties

South Korean premier is in Poland for talks on regional security amid war in neighboring Ukraine and also to discuss military and nuclear energy cooperation as the two countries continue to strengthen their ties

The Independent UK

South Korea presses on with World Scout Jamboree as heat forces thousands to leave early

South Korea is plowing ahead with the World Scout Jamboree, rejecting a call by the world scouting body to cut it short

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Reuters

DeSantis urges more cooperation with South Korea

Possible U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis called on Wednesday for greater cooperation with South Korea as he visited Seoul on the second leg of a trip seen aimed at burnishing his foreign policy credentials for a presidential run.

The Independent UK

DeSantis talks trade with South Korean officials

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has held trade talks with South Korean officials in Seoul, on the second leg of his four-nation trip, as the possible rival to Donald Trump seeks to build his diplomatic profile ahead of a widely anticipated presidential campaign launch

Reuters

South Korea PM says will increase flights from China by end of month

South Korea will increase the number of flights into the country from China to 80 from 62 per week by the end of this month, South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Friday, in Seoul's latest step to ease curbs on travellers from China.

Reuters

S.Korea considers early easing of COVID visa curbs on travellers from China - Yonhap

South Korea's prime minister suggested on Tuesday that COVID visa restrictions on travellers from China could be lifted earlier than scheduled if infections ease, as the travel and tourism sectors hope for a rebound in visitors.

Reuters

South Korea to lift indoor mask mandate this month

South Korea will drop a face mask mandate for most indoor public places later this month, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Friday, though coverings will still be required on transport and in medical facilities.

Al Jazeera

South Korea to test travellers from China amid COVID surge

The move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.

Reuters

North Korea rebuked as allied countries hold emergency meeting over missile launch

Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries convened an emergency meeting during an Asian summit on Friday and condemned North Korea's firing of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, calling for a united response.

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