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Opposition leaders fail in bid to impeach South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law chaos

South Korean leader’s party boycotts impeachment vote which could have seen him removed from office

Evening Standard

South Korea vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol fails

A governing party walkout deprived the opposition of the votes needed to remove the president.

Al Jazeera

'Do Your Freaking Job': S. Korean Protesters Frustrated By Failing Impeachment Vote

Gasps of frustration. A gasp of disappointment rippled through the crowd when a special probe bill to investigate suspicions surrounding First Lady Kim Keon Hee was struck down.

International Business Times

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President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Declaration

South Korea in turmoil as lawmakers move to impeach President Yoon over martial law declaration. Impeachment vote outcome uncertain.

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South Korea President To Address Nation Ahead Of Impeachment Vote

South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to address the nation Saturday ahead of an impeachment vote in parliament and major protests calling for his departure.

International Business Times

South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol should be suspended, says party's own boss after martial law chaos

South Korea’s ruling party leader calls for president to be suspended ahead of impeachment vote

Evening Standard

Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea

South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home country

The Independent UK

K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides

While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience

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What is martial law? President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment amid political crisis

The president’s status is now in danger after declaring martial law earlier this week

The Conversation

Europe readies for war as Russian rhetoric escalates

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International Business Times

S. Korean Democracy Faces 'Most Critical Moment', Opposition Leader Tells AFP

Lawmakers camping out in parliament, hundreds of thousands of protestors expected outside, a landmark vote to impeach the president over martial law -- South Korean democracy faces its "most critical moment", opposition leader Lee Jae-myung told AFP Friday.

International Business Times

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

‘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’

International Business Times

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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