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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

'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.

International Business Times

South Korea’s parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration

The National Assembly passed the motion on Saturday with a 204-85 vote

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South Korea National Assembly votes to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol

Some members of Yoon’s own conservative People Power Party provided crucial votes backing the impeachment.

Al Jazeera

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

South Korean Lawmakers To Vote On President's Impeachment

South Korean lawmakers set for crucial vote on impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol amid public protests and political tension.

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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.

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Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?

The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.

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Emmanuel Macron Appoints François Bayrou As Prime Minister

French President Macron appoints François Bayrou, a trusted centrist ally, as the new Prime Minister to restore stability.

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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

South Korea shook a presidential power grab – failure to impeach now risks damaging democracy

Days after announcing – and then rescinding – martial law in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s future remains uncertain.

The Conversation

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

South Korea opposition parties submit new motion to impeach President Yoon

President denies rebellion charges as police make new attempt to raid presidential office over failed martial law bid.

Al Jazeera

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis

Articles published in North Korean newspapers describe short-lived martial law as ‘insane act’

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Al Jazeera

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide

Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The Independent UK

South Korean parliament approves special counsel to investigate Yoon over martial law order

Protests demanding Yoon’s resignation continue as president clings to power amid turmoil

Radio France Internationale

Outgoing French government to present 'special' budget to avoid shutdown

The outgoing French government has prepared a "special" budget to keep the country running through the end of the year, after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, which had rejected large parts of the proposed 2025 budget.

The Independent UK

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week

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The Independent UK

Travel ban on South Korea’s Yoon amid investigation into his martial law decree

Yoon Suk Yeol still the commander-in-chief of South Korea‘s military, defence ministry says

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South Korean Special Forces Commander Apologizes For Parliament Incident

South Korea's special forces commander apologizes for ordering troops to storm National Assembly during martial law, sparking investigations and political ...

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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Attempt After Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoids impeachment after failed martial law attempt, facing opposition and protests. Uncertainty surrounds his preside...

International Business Times

'How Dare You': South Korean Activist Horrified By Martial Law

In 1973, when Shin Jae-hyung was a teenager, he was out in the streets being teargassed, fighting against South Korea's then-military dictator Park Chung-hee.

The Guardian - AU

South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms

Yoon Suk Yeol tells nation he will face legal consequences and will not try to impose martial law for a second time

The Guardian - UK

Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope

The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Evening Standard

What is martial law? President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment amid political crisis

The president’s status is now in danger after declaring martial law earlier this week

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