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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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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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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.

International Business Times

South Korea opposition parties submit new motion to impeach President Yoon

President denies rebellion charges as police make new attempt to raid presidential office over failed martial law bid.

Al Jazeera

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

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo

South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment.

Al Jazeera

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

Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian view on South Korea’s martial law debacle: a democratic beacon needs new leadership

Editorial: President Yoon Suk Yeol’s alarming attempt to impose his will could hardly be worse-timed for a key Asian power

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Building nuclear power plants in Australia could cost double CSIRO predictions, energy experts warn

‘First-of-a-kind’ premium and doubts about expenses coming down over time cited, alongside experiences of other countries

Golf Monthly

Korean No.1 Withdraws From PGA Tour Q-School To Join LIV Golf On 'Multi-Year Deal'

Korean Tour No.1, Yubin Jang has signed with the LIV Golf League after pulling out of the PGA Tour's final stage of qualifying...

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’

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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.

The Independent UK

South Korean defence minister who proposed martial law attempts suicide in custody

South Korean police raid president’s office as Yoon Suk Yeol faces charges of staging an insurrection

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

Al Jazeera

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide

Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

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

Marie Claire

Meet the Cast of 'Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die': Here's What to Know About the Contestants on the Korean Reality Show

If you're looking for a new reality series to binge, look no further than this Korean competition show on Netflix.

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