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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over controversial martial law decree

National Assembly voted 204-85 for the impeachment motion

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024

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 · Dec 14, 2024

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 · Dec 14, 2024

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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 · Dec 14, 2024

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.

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 · Dec 14, 2024

South Korea President To Face Second Martial Law Impeachment Vote

South Korean lawmakers are set to vote Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, in a second parliamentary showdown that appeared on a knife edge.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

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Vindicated By Yoon's Martial Law, S. Korea's Conspiracy Theorists Vow Backing

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's dark claims of communist infiltration when declaring martial law last week may have seemed to many like a throwback to the Cold War.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

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 · Dec 13, 2024

Second Martial Law Impeachment Vote Looms For S. Korean President

South Korea's opposition leader warned his ruling party colleagues on Friday that "history will remember" if they do not back the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, with just over 24 hours until a vote to remove him from office.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

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 · Dec 12, 2024

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 · Dec 12, 2024

South Korean President Defends Martial Law Decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment and political crisis after declaring martial law.

First Thing: FBI director Christopher Wray will resign before Trump takes office

Wray’s resignation came after Trump said he would fire the official. Plus, scientists fear climate crisis is accelerating

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

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International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

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.

South Korea's Ruling Party Backs Impeachment Of President Yoon

South Korea's ruling party supports impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration and public outrage.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law and vows to ‘fight to the end’ amid calls for impeachment

President Yoon Suk Yeol insists his actions were lawful

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Record; Eyes On China

Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China's economy.

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International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

South Korea's Yoon Vows To Fight 'Until The Very Last Minute'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute", defending his shock decision last week to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament The South Korean leader is banned from foreign travel as part of an "insurrection" probe into his…

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

The South Korean president has defended his martial law decree as act of governance and denied rebellion charges

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

South Korea deploys K-pop light sticks and dance in protests against president

Christmas carols, K-pop merchandise and food trucks create positive atmosphere as protesters seek to oust President Yoon over his martial law attempt

North Korea Condemns South Korea As 'Fascist Dictatorship'

North Korea condemns South Korea's President Yoon for failed martial law attempt, sparking domestic and international concerns.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis

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

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024

North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt

State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’

Former South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide In Custody

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's suicide attempt in custody amid political crisis raises concerns and highlights deep divisions in the ...

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