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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.

International Business Times

Friday briefing: France’s government has collapsed – now the chaos begins

In today’s newsletter: Michel Barnier’s resignation makes him the shortest serving prime minister in modern French history, and threatens to derail the country. How did we get here, and what comes next?

The Guardian - 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

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Afternoon Update: PM condemns synagogue attack; tributes for Maggie Tabberer; and a teen sprint sensation

Victoria premier Jacinta Allan pledges $100,000 towards rebuilding Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne’s south-east

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Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street falls ahead of key US jobs report

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street fell ahead of a key U.S. jobs report

The Independent UK

‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader

Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’

The Guardian - AU

Most Markets Down As Traders Assess Crises In S.Korea, France

Asian markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a volatile week, with South Korean stocks and the won still under pressure with the president's job hanging by a thread as he faces impeachment.

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South Korea's Ruling Party Calls For President's Powers Suspension

South Korea's ruling party considers suspending President Yoon's powers amidst mounting impeachment pressure and concerns over alleged misuse of troops. Im...

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South Korean Ruling Party Demands Yoon Step Down

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country.

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South Korean Parliament To Vote On Impeaching President Yoon

South Korean opposition plans to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after failed martial law declaration, raising concerns about democratic norms.

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What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

Something unexpected – but hardly unprecedented – happened in South Korea on Dec. 3, 2024. With little warning, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the threat from “pro-North Korean anti-state forces.”

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South Korean Politician Defies Armed Soldiers In Parliament Standoff

South Korean politician's defiance against soldiers during martial law declaration highlights resilience of democracy and citizens' commitment to upholding...

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S. Korean Politician Who Tussled With Soldier Says Felt 'Fear'

A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.

International Business Times

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

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The Troubled History Of South Korean Presidents

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule.

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South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korea in turmoil as opposition moves to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration. Uncertainties loom over country's political future.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea police investigate President Yoon as ruling party vows to block impeachment

People Power party says it will vote against impeachment bill brought by opposition amid outrage over Yoon’s attempt to declare martial law

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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The Independent 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

Stock market today: Bitcoin hits $100,000 and Asian shares are mostly higher

Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 while Asian shares are mostly higher, taking their cues from another Wall Street record rally

The Guardian - AU

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

International Business Times

South Korea Stocks Drop, Won Stable As Asian Markets Fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

International Business Times

South Korea President Clings To Power After Martial Law U-turn

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.

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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 President To Be Impeached In 2024? Polymarket Traders Are Unsure

Political uncertainty surrounding South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has spurred heated activity on prediction market Polymarket on Wednesday.

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