South Korean opposition lawmakers said Thursday they will vote this weekend to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under police investigation after his short-lived […]
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South Korean president's martial law declaration a 'blunder,' could embolden North Korea, expert says
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprising short-lived move to declare martial law, which drew condemnation from opposition lawmakers, to root out “anti-state” forces was […]
South Korea's Yoon names new defense minister after botched martial law
Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigns. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and nominated his ambassador […]
South Korean leader facing mounting calls to resign or be impeached over martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday was facing pressure from legislators and the public to step down or be impeached after he ended […]
Martial law shocker, then a reversal: South Korea plunges into political chaos
File photo: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol South Koreans hold signs reading “Resign Yoon Suk Yeol” during a rally in Seoul. File photo: South […]
South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers reject move
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law declaration after lawmakers rejected the move following Yoon’s vow to eliminate “anti-state” forces in a […]
South Korean parliament votes to lift president's martial law declaration
Members of the military make their way through the crowd in front of the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial […]
South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of “anti-state” activity. In an unannounced address broadcast live late at […]
South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a ceremony held to mark the 74th anniversary of the start of the 1950-1953 Korean War, in […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law amid political turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (File photo: AP) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday, accusing opposition parties of […]