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Soldiers Vs Office Chairs: South Korea's Martial Law Standoff

Parliamentary staffers used sofas and fire extinguishers to block soldiers armed with assault rifles and night-vision goggles from entering South Korea's National Assembly to maintain martial law, CCTV footage released Wednesday showed.

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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

The Independent UK

South Korea's President Faces Calls For Resignation After Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon faces backlash and calls for resignation after retracting martial law decree.

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Opposition Leader Climbs Fence To Enter Parliament During Martial Law

Opposition leader's dramatic entry into parliament during martial law vote sparks political turmoil in South Korea.

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China's Embassy Urges Vigilance For Nationals In South Korea

China's embassy in Seoul advises Chinese nationals in South Korea to remain vigilant and take precautions due to recent unrest.

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Bitcoin Dumped And Recovered In South Korea Amid Political Turmoil — An Arbitrage Opportunity That Wasn't?

Cryptocurrencies traded at big discounts in the South Korean market Tuesday but recovered amid intense political drama in the East Asian nation.

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South Korea’s surprising history of coups and martial law – explained in 30 seconds

South Korea has only been governed democratically since 1988, with a previous history of military-authoritarian rule dating back to the Korean war

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South Korean Soldiers Enter Parliament Grounds Following Martial Law Declaration

South Korean soldiers entered parliament grounds in response to martial law, leading to clashes and injuries. President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration was rev...

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Tense Protests At South Korea's National Assembly Resolved

Protests erupt in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol issues martial law, but lawmakers swiftly overturn the decree, showcasing the power of democratic ...

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Asian stocks drop amid South Korea’s political unrest as won hits two-year low

Asian markets are mostly lower after overnight political drama in South Korea added to regional uncertainties

The Independent UK

US Military Personnel In South Korea Urged To Avoid Travel

US military personnel in South Korea advised to take precautions and avoid risky situations following recent events. Stay informed and follow USFK guidance...

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Former South Korean Lawmaker Criticizes President's Credibility

Former South Korean lawmaker criticizes President Yoon Suk Yeol's credibility and ability to govern effectively.

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South Korea crisis: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties – as it happened

Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment

The Guardian - AU

South Korean President Pressed To Resign Over Martial Law Bid

Yoon's shock bid to impose South Korea's first martial law in over four decades plunged the country into the deepest turmoil in its modern democratic history and caught its close allies around the world off guard.

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What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon

During a whirlwind few hours in South Korean politics, President Yoon Suk Yeol placed the country under martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, only to lift it just a short while later.

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South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the world by declaring martial law in the country.

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South Korean Workers Demand President Yoon's Resignation

KCTU workers in Seoul protest demanding President Yoon's resignation, reflecting discontent with the administration.

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Seoul Stocks Sink Amid S. Korea Drama As Asian Markets Struggle

South Korean stocks sank more than two percent Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically declared martial law overnight before reversing the decision hours later.

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Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Power Down Amid South Korea Political Turmoil: Analyst Shares Strategy For Altcoin Holders — Avoid Chasing FOMO, Take Profits

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat Tuesday even as the stock market closed at new records.

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Calls For South Korean President's Resignation Grow Amid Protests

Protesters demand President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation outside South Korea's National Assembly. Calls for arrest and impeachment after failed martial law ...

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South Korean President's Chief Of Staff And Senior Secretaries Resign

Resignations of South Korean president's chief of staff and senior secretaries amid political crisis and mounting pressure for President Yoon Suk Yeol to s...

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Political Challenges

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's President, faces internal dissent and external security challenges in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

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South Korea's Kospi Index Recovers After Initial Drop

South Korea's Kospi index fluctuates, won strengthens against USD. Citi economists optimistic about short-term impacts, proactive policy responses.

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Why Did South Korea Declare Martial Law & Reverse It 3 Hours Later? Your 3-Min Explainer

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, but surprisingly reversed the decision just hours later. So, what happens next?

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Shocked Aussies in Korea reeling after martial law bid

Despite a failed effort to impose martial law, Aussies in South Korea don't feel unsafe and think the incident instead shows the nation is a mature democracy.

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