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South Korea's impeached president blames main opposition party for martial law decree
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the main opposition Democratic Party's aim to “destroy" his government as the reason for his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon indicted over his martial law, reports say
South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korea election official rejects impeached president's fraud claims
The secretary general of South Korea's National Election Commission defended the integrity of the country's elections on Tuesday amid claims by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that votes may have been compromised.
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached president who declared martial law
Impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of leading an insurrection after briefly declaring martial law last month.
Shamanic rituals, burgers, martial law: The bizarre crisis gripping South Korea
From a burger joint to the presidential office, a political scandal blurs the line between governance and superstition as shamans guide key decisions.
South Korean Military Officer Says He Believed Yoon's Martial Law 'Legitimate'
SEOUL (Reuters) - A top South Korean military commander said on Tuesday he trusted President Yoon Suk Yeol to be making a legitimate decision when he declared martial law, but declined to say if the impeached leader gave orders to "drag" lawmakers out of parliament.
Suspended South Korean president Yoon blames ‘malicious’ opposition for martial law amid impeachment proceedings
South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the “malicious” opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court today that
South Korea’s Yoon denies ordering removal of lawmakers during martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the sixth impeachment hearing on 6 February, 2025, amid ongoing accusations of ordering military actions against lawmakers during his controversial martial law declaration.
South Korea prosecutors indict 63 over courthouse rampage by Yoon supporters
South Korean prosecutors indicted on Monday 63 people for their role in storming a court building last month to protest the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term,
South Korea’s election body rejects Yoon’s fraud claims
The Secretary-General of South Korea’s National Election Commission, NEC, Kim Yong-bin, on Tuesday defended the integrity of the country’s elections following claims by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that votes may have been compromised.
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Who Are the Potential Candidates to be South Korea’s Next President?
Should the Constitutional Court uphold the impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, who will run for the presidential election?
South Korea's impeached prime minister says cabinet expressed concerns over martial law plan
South Korea's impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday that "everyone" in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers ...
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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis
KELLY is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Pusan National University. With democracies around the world under duress, South Korea seems to stand out as an example of resilience.