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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.

Top News · Dec 4, 2024

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 · Dec 4, 2024

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 · Dec 4, 2024

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 Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Government of French PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

National Assembly to debate two motions brought by the far left and hard right.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol? First South Korean president to be jailed for life

Former leader threw his country into political turmoil by briefly declaring martial law in late 2024

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea: defeat of president’s attempt to impose martial law shows a robust democracy at work

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.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024

South Korean president’s martial law decree sparks international concern: ‘Seriously concerned’

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

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea opposition introduces motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

Lawmakers present impeachment motion to parliament, accuse president of imposing martial law to evade investigations.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea martial law crisis: What’s next for President Yoon?

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

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024