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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

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

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.

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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

South Korean President Defends Martial Law Decree

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

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The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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…

International Business Times

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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’

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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 ...

International Business Times

South Korea Police Raid President's Office

South Korean police said Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace.

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The Guardian - UK

South Korea police raid President Yoon’s office over martial law declaration

News of raid comes as officials say Yoon’s former defence minister attempted suicide while in custody

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Data, Eyes On China

Markets diverged on Wednesday ahead of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week, while traders were also keeping tabs on Beijing hoping for more economic support measures.

The Independent UK

South Korea's national police chief and Seoul's top officer detained over enforcement of martial law

South Korea’s national police chief and top police officer for the capital, Seoul, were detained for their roles in enforcing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree last week

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

The Independent UK

Watch live: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

Watch live as thousands of protesters gather in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday (10 December) demanding the impeachment and arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as the disbandment of his ruling party following last week’s martial law attempt.

International Business Times

South Korea Slaps Travel Bans On More Top Officials

South Korean authorities banned more top officials from leaving the country Tuesday, Yonhap reported, in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol's bungled attempt to impose martial law.

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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