From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea's failed martial law attempt
By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park, Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South ...
South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say
Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s ...
South Korea showed Americans how to defend democracy
Just before 11 p.m. local time Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a televised address to ...
South Korea’s Turmoil Is the Latest Threat to a Three-Way Pacific Alliance
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came ...
South Korea's History of Martial Law Revealed in Dramatic Pictures
During South Korea's decades under autocratic governments and military rule, martial law was a common response to political ...
What to know about South Korea’s short-lived and chaotic period of martial law
President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul’s streets ...
Empty bowls and rising rates: North Korea's currency chaos returns
In North Korea, the relentless rise in the exchange rates of foreign currencies, coupled with surging food prices, paints a ...
Impeachment? Insurrection charges? It’s payback time for South Korea’s president
If the impeachment motion passes, Yoon’s presidential powers will be suspended while the constitutional court considers it — ...
Zealous tourists are unfazed by South Korea’s sudden martial law turmoil
Many tourists in Seoul seemed largely unfazed by the political turmoil unfolding in the capital as they flocked to the city’s ...
South Korea martial law turmoil sparks international backlash
SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who vowed to make his country a "global pivotal state", faced ...
Why South Korea’s Leader, Desperate and Frustrated, Made a Fateful Decision
A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers ...
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A coup attempt in South Korea was foiled. But grave tests remain
As with many attempted coups, it started late at night. Around 10pm on December 3rd Yoon Suk Yeol, the conservative president ...