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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…

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South Korea prosecutors detain shaman over ‘links to Yoon’s presidential campaign’

Shaman who is believed to have close ties with Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady to be investigated for corruption

The Independent UK

'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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

Huge crowds gather for impeachment vote on South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Opposition needs ruling party support to suspend president over ‘insurrectionary’ martial law bid, while removal would need court approval

The Guardian - AU

South Korean President Faces Second Impeachment Vote As Thousands Rally

Thousands took to the streets of South Korea's capital Saturday in rival rallies for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol, hours ahead of an impeachment vote over his failed martial law bid.

International Business Times

Yoon Fans Steadfast As S. Korean Leader Faces Impeachment

Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shared dark conspiracy theories and braved freezing weather in downtown Seoul on Saturday ahead of an impeachment vote that could remove their leader from office.

International Business Times

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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 Guardian - UK

Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Record; Eyes On China

Seoul's Kospi pushed higher for a third straight day, eating further into the losses sustained in a sell-off that came in the wake of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration.

Latin 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.

International Business Times

Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

Al Jazeera

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul's top officer detained over enforcement of martial law

South Korea’s national police chief and top police officer for the capital, Seoul, were detained for their roles in enforcing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree last week

The Independent UK

Watch live: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

Watch live as thousands of protesters gather in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday (10 December) demanding the impeachment and arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as the disbandment of his ruling party following last week’s martial law attempt.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong, Shanghai Rally On China Optimism As Seoul Rebounds

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president.

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Latin Times

Seoul Stocks Dive On South Korea Woes As Asian Markets Struggle

The retreat came on a tough day for Asian markets despite another record on Wall Street, though Hong Kong bounced in the afternoon after China said it would adopt a looser approach to monetary policy.

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South Korea's Democracy Prevails Against Martial Law Threat

South Korea's response to President Yoon's martial law declaration showcases the resilience of democracy in the face of authoritarian threats.

International Business Times

S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law

Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world." cdl/ceb/pdw

International Business Times

Seoul Stocks Drop On S.Korea Woes; Most Asian Markets Rise

South Korean stocks fell more than one percent Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon Suk Yeol averted impeachment following his brief imposition of martial law last week.

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The Independent UK

South Korea prosecutors name president Yoon Suk Yeol as suspect in treason investigation

Yoon’s defence minister, who is accused of suggesting the idea of imposing martial law to him, has been arrested

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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, December 8 (#546)

Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #546 on December 8.

Al Jazeera

South Korea vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol fails

A governing party walkout deprived the opposition of the votes needed to remove the president.

International Business Times

Old Boys' Club? S Korea Plotters' High School Links In Spotlight

Key figures in South Korea's failed martial law bid share one key connection: they are all graduates of a prestigious, all-boys school in Seoul.

The Independent UK

South Korean president could put citizens in great danger, says head of ruling party

President’s office denies claim he ordered arrest of lawmakers under martial law

The Independent UK

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law

INTERVIEW: Opposition MP Jiho Cha speaks to Stuti Mishra in Seoul about a night that has shaken the world’s view of South Korea’s supposedly stable democracy

The Guardian - UK

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

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