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YouTube populists are driving South Korea’s political instability. It’s a warning for the rest of the world’s democracies

In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on North Koreans dying for Russia: an alarming alliance gains strength

Editorial: For Pyongyang, dead soldiers are a price worth paying for the rewards of friendship with Moscow

The Guardian - UK

South Korea prosecutors detain shaman over ‘links to Yoon’s presidential campaign’

Shaman who is believed to have close ties with Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady to be investigated for corruption

The Independent UK

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South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached – here’s what will happen next

South Korea’s National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, December 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country’s constitutional history.

The Conversation

Who is Kim Keon-hee, described as South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’?

The country’s first lady has been accused of corruption and stock price manipulation in the past.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s Yoon given until December 21 to appear for questioning

Impeached president is under investigation for alleged insurrection but denies charge

The Independent UK

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

South Korea’s acting leader has vowed to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol

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South Korea's Political Turmoil Continues Amid Impeachment Proceedings

South Korea's political turmoil post-President's impeachment raises concerns over leadership stability and future implications.

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S. Korea's Yoon Given Until Saturday To Appear For Questioning: Yonhap

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said.

International Business Times

Heung-min Son issues verdict on Tottenham signing Min-hyeok Yang: 'He's not scared'

Exclusive: The Spurs skipper ready to welcome rising star of South Korean football to north London

Evening Standard

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

First Thing: Israel strikes Syria as Netanyahu approves settlement expansion

The Israeli PM approved plan to double Israeli population in Golan Heights. Plus, South Korea’s constitutional court begins reviewing presidential impeachment

The Guardian - UK

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

Ruling party chief resigns as South Korean president refuses to appear at hearing

Han Dong Hoon resigns as People Power Party leader

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The Guardian - UK

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 - AU

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s new acting president?

A career technocrat who has worked under five presidents has temporarily taken charge after Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over martial law declaration

The Independent UK

South Korean investigators request impeached president to appear for questioning over martial law

South Korean law enforcement authorities will request that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appear for questioning this week over his short-lived martial law decree as they expand a probe into whether his ill-conceived power this month grab amounted to rebellion

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s president reportedly defies summons in martial law inquiry

Report comes day after MPs voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces possible charges of insurrection

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The Independent UK

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law

South Korea’s acting president vows to maintain stability following president’s impeachment

International Business Times

South Korean Democracy Holds Firm Against Yoon's Martial Law Bid

South Korea's swift rebuke of martial law and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office have been hailed in the country as evidence of the strength of its young democratic institutions.

The Guardian - AU

South Korean officials seek stability as Joe Biden says alliance ‘linchpin’ in region

Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader, offers to work with the government of Han Duck-soo, the acting president after impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol

International Business Times

S. Korean Opposition Urges Swift Removal Of Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the "suffering of the people" after his short-lived martial law decree.

International Business Times

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.

Latin Times

WATCH: South Koreans Celebrate President's Impeachment After His Martial Law Decree Nearly Plunged Country Into Political Crisis

Celebration broke out in the streets of Seoul, South Korea after the nation's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived attempt to declare martial law earlier this month.

Latin Times

South Korean President Who Blasted Parliament as 'Den Of Criminals' Impeached After Brief Attempt To Impose Martial Law

The National Assembly voted 204-85 to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol for 'insurrectionary acts undermining the constitutional order'

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