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South Korea's impeached prime minister says cabinet expressed concerns over martial law plan
SEOUL: South Korea's impeached prime minister told parliament on Thursday (Feb 6) that "everyone" in a hastily-arranged meeting of ministers expressed concerns about President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial
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Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hold signs during a rally to oppose his impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Martial Law Crisis: South Korea's Constitutional Drama Unfolds
South Korea is embroiled in a constitutional crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law. Lieutenant General Lee Jin-woo, defending Yoon's decision, testified in court amidst accusations of insurrection and abuse of power.
South Korean military officer says he believed Yoon's martial law 'legitimate'
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.
Top South Korean officer says was asked to help Yoon martial law bid
The commander of a crack South Korean special forces unit told a court Thursday he had been asked by a superior officer how to cut electricity to parliament during last year's failed martial law order by impeached president Yook Suk Yeol.
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South Korea’s top commander testifies against Yoon in impeachment trial
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South Korean president attends impeachment trial as court deliberates on his formal dismissal
South Korea's Constitutional Court held a hearing Tuesday as part of the ongoing trial on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea: Ex-commander confirms Yoon ordered removal of lawmakers, not agents, from National Assembly
A former military commander of South Korea involved in President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid confirmed on ...
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How Polarization Undermines Democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon's recent declaration of martial law highlights the nation's political disfunction. Dr. Yul Sohn and Dr. Won-Taek Kang of the East Asia Institute reflect on the trends in ...
What to expect after South Korea's impeached president was indicted on rebellion charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the country’s first leader to be indicted, less than two weeks after he was ...
Fitch maintains South Korea's rating at 'AA-' with stable outlook
Global credit appraiser Fitch Ratings said on Thursday it has reaffirmed South Korea's sovereign rating at "AA-" with a ...
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's fate hangs in balance as impeachment hearings continue
Yoon, a former prosecutor, plunged democratic South Korea into political turmoil when he declared martial law on December 3, ...
South Korea’s Impeached Leader Is Indicted on Insurrection Charges
President Yoon Suk Yeol will stand trial along with his former defense minister and others who participated in his ...
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Profit margins of importers have become tightened, but consumers do not show signs of backing off U.S. red meat purchases.
In South Korea, Constitutional Court’s postponement raises questions amid public backlash
The Constitutional Court of South Korea unexpectedly postponed its ruling Monday regarding the constitutionality of Acting ...