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Trump's Trade Policies Pose Greater Risk To South Korea's Economy Than Domestic Martial Law Crisis, Says Central Bank Chief: 'A Lot More Uncertainty'

The governor of the Bank of Korea, Rhee Chang-yong, expressed that the South Korean economy is more threatened by the trade policies of Donald Trump than the current political crisis in the country.

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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 Independent UK

‘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’

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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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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.

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South Korean Parliament To Vote On Impeaching President Yoon

South Korean opposition plans to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after failed martial law declaration, raising concerns about democratic norms.

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What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

Something unexpected – but hardly unprecedented – happened in South Korea on Dec. 3, 2024. With little warning, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the threat from “pro-North Korean anti-state forces.”

The Conversation

South Korean Politician Defies Armed Soldiers In Parliament Standoff

South Korean politician's defiance against soldiers during martial law declaration highlights resilience of democracy and citizens' commitment to upholding...

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S. Korean Politician Who Tussled With Soldier Says Felt 'Fear'

A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.

International Business Times

Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?

If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president.

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The Independent UK

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law

INTERVIEW: Opposition MP Jiho Cha speaks to Stuti Mishra in Seoul about a night that has shaken the world’s view of South Korea’s supposedly stable democracy

International Business Times

What's Going To Happen Next In South Korea?

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday after briefly imposing martial law in South Korea.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s Yoon focus of police ‘treason’ probe over martial law chaos

Complaints submitted with police accuse the president and other officials of ‘treason’ for declaring martial law.

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Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk

Traveler cancels their group trip with friends to Japan and South Korea after friends invite strangers without asking. The post Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk first appeared on Bored Panda.

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International Business Times

The Troubled History Of South Korean Presidents

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule.

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South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korea in turmoil as opposition moves to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law declaration. Uncertainties loom over country's political future.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s economy rattled by martial law decree

South Korean president’s bid to erase ‘Korea discount’ sputters after martial law declaration unnerves markets.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea police investigate President Yoon as ruling party vows to block impeachment

People Power party says it will vote against impeachment bill brought by opposition amid outrage over Yoon’s attempt to declare martial law

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What the martial law attempt means for South Korea’s future

In today’s newsletter: Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration – and subsequent lifting – of martial law has sent South Korea into political chaos, and left their president facing impeachment

The Independent UK

South Korean police investigate Yoon for insurrection as general ‘finds out about martial law from TV’

Several South Korean military and political leaders distance themselves from Yoon’s martial law decree

The Guardian - AU

How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges

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