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Fresh Turmoil Ahead Of South Korean Election

South Korea elects a new president on June 3, six months after previous head of state Yoon Suk Yeol sparked chaos by declaring martial law and was removed from office.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

South Korea Sets Presidential Election For June 3: Acting President

South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, the country's acting president said Tuesday, after Seoul's former leader Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over a disastrous declaration of martial law.

International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025

Why did it take so long to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol?

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, six weeks after he declared martial law

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

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South Korea's Yoon Resists Questioning Over Failed Martial Law Bid

Yoon, suspended from office by parliament since Saturday, faces concurrent probes over alleged insurrection by both South Korean prosecutors and a joint team of police, defence ministry and anti-corruption investigators.

Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024

South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment

Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

South Korean court begins review of president’s impeachment over martial law

President Yoon Suk Yeol and senior officials face potential charges of insurrection and abuse of authority

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

South Korea's Yoon Impeached: What Happens Next?

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024

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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 · Dec 13, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024

South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of ‘second coup’

Yoon Suk Yeol subjected to travel ban after his party’s boycott of impeachment vote condemned by opposition

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

South Korea prosecutors name president Yoon Suk Yeol as suspect in treason investigation

Yoon’s defence minister, who is accused of suggesting the idea of imposing martial law to him, has been arrested

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

South Korea Ex-defence Chief Reportedly Arrested As President Hangs On

South Korea's former defence minister was arrested Sunday, local media reported, a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over his calamitous attempt to impose martial law.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2024

South Korean president survives martial law impeachment vote after ruling party’s MPs boycott

Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation and the world when he gave the military sweeping emergency powers

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024

S Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms

South Korean lawmakers are scheduled to vote on an opposition motion to impeach the president for declaring martial law.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024

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International Business Times · Dec 7, 2024

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.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

‘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’

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024

South Korea’s governing party leader calls for suspension of Yoon’s powers

Han Dong-hoon says ‘credible evidence’ shows president intended to arrest political leaders.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

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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International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

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.

President Yoon Suk Yeol's Martial Law Decree Backlash

President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law in South Korea faces backlash, raising concerns about political stability and international implica...

South Korean Opposition Leader Urges President To Explain Martial Law

The People Power Party in South Korea criticizes the president's decision to impose martial law and demands accountability for the situation.

South Korean President's Party Chief Condemns Martial Law Introduction

Han Dong-hoon's strong opposition to martial law in South Korea sparks internal divisions and public debate, raising concerns over its potential implementa...

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

'Lame Duck' S. Korean President Reels From Election Debacle

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised "reform" and the head of his ruling party resigned on Thursday after a disastrous election increased the opposition's stranglehold on parliament.

France 24 · Apr 10, 2024

South Koreans go to the polls for parliamentary election in test for President Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a crucial test Wednesday, as voters go to the polls for a parliamentary election that could determine whether he becomes a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2024

South Korea Kicks Off Campaigning Ahead Of April Election

Official campaigning for South Korea's upcoming general election kicked off Thursday, with President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party fighting to win back a parliamentary majority and thwart opposition attempts to derail his conservative agenda.

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