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South Korea’s economy rattled by martial law decree

South Korean president’s bid to erase ‘Korea discount’ sputters after martial law declaration unnerves markets.

Al Jazeera

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

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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

France’s government has fallen and political chaos has returned. Here are 3 scenarios for what could happen next

France’s minority government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted in a no-confidence vote, the latest shock to the country’s deadlocked political system in a turbulent six months.

The Conversation

French lawmakers oust Prime Minister Barnier after just three months in office

In a historic upheaval, French lawmakers voted on Wednesday to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government after just three months in power, deepening the country's political crisis. President Emmanuel Macron has said he will make a televised address to the nation on Thursday evening.

Radio France Internationale

Michel Barnier resigns as French Government collapses after historic no confidence vote

MPs voted to oust Mr Barnier on Wednesday evening, the first time a French government has been toppled this way in more than 60 years

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France Faces Historic No-Confidence Vote Amid Budget Disputes

France's political landscape faces upheaval as far-right and left-wing forces unite in a historic no-confidence vote over budget disputes.

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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.

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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 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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South Korea’s long history of martial law – and impeachments

Calls to impeach President Yoon grow after he was forced to reverse his decision to impose martial law in South Korea.

Al Jazeera

Government of French PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

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

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The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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.

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Evening Standard

South Korea's president faces impeachment as failed bid to impose martial law sparks chaos

Move to kick Yoon Suk Yeol out of office comes after his sudden imposition of martial law was swiftly overturned by South Korea’s National Assembly

International Business Times

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.

Top News

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Conversation

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.

Pedestrian.tv

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?

Reason

South Korea Avoids a Return to the Bad Old Days

President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to go down a path trodden by past South Korean military dictators. The Korean people wouldn’t let him.

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