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North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
In its first statement about the turmoil over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, the North said nothing about how inter-Korean relations might be affected.The New York Times - 23h -
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Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declarationABC News - 18h -
South Korea president's office raided and top aide attempts suicide after arrest
South Korean police said they had raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate his failed attempt to impose martial law last week.NBC News - 19h -
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.The New York Times - 1d -
Two bodies found in debris from fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska
Based on evidence on site, authorities believe individuals were two of five people aboard Wind Walker in rough seas. Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly ...The Guardian - 1d -
Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 5 military personnel
Officials says two Turkish military helicopters have collided in midair, causing one of them to crashABC News - 2d -
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the worldABC News - 2d -
Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7
A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire ...ABC News - 2d -
South Korea arrests ex-defence minister after failed martial law attempt – reports
Kim Yong-hyun, who resigned earlier this week, is seen as central to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration. South Korean prosecutors have arrested ex-defence minister Kim ...The Guardian - 4d -
South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote
Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...The Guardian - 4d -
South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment motion after ruling party boycotts vote
The motion, tabled by opposition politicians, needed the support of two-thirds of South Korea's 300-member National Assembly to pass.CNBC - 4d -
Austin no longer planning visit to South Korea after martial law declaration
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is no longer traveling to South Korea after the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law earlier this week in what critics have called a botched ...The Hill - 5d -
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaos
South Korea’s opposition leader has questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached as soon as possibleABC News - 5d -
South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency’ after martial law
It’s been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.MarketWatch - 6d -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - 6d -
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. South Korea’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock
Opposition parties submit motion to impeach Yoon after his shock bid to put South Korea under martial law for first time in over four decades. South Korea crisis: live updates Explainer: what ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
South Korea president faces calls to resign after his martial law declaration
South Korea's president is facing calls to resign or likely impeachment after the country's parliament denied his martial law declaration. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order
Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cutFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Fury in South Korea After President Imposes Martial Law
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s top aides offered to resign hours after he rescinded his extraordinary order. Protesters are calling for his resignation as lawmakers prepare to meet.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea Stock Markets Wobble After Martial Law Turmoil
Officials pledged “unlimited” support to markets as traders digested the implications of South Korea’s brief declaration of martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?
A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail
A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces public fury and calls to resign after he imposed martial law, then backed down after Parliament voted to repeal it.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea President Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move
Leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s reversal ended a tense night in Seoul.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Political chaos in South Korea: what is martial law and what comes next after Yoon Suk Yeol’s U-turn?
Six hours after stunning the country by declaring martial law, Yoon reversed his decision and faced calls to step down. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
South Korea’s President Imposed Martial Law, Then Lifted It
Also, China banned rare mineral exports to the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
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Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea
Plus, become a gladiator for a day.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
South Korea's president rescinds martial law order
Protestors flooded the streets of Seoul after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, but lawmakers voted to block the measure and eventually the South Korean leader reversed the decree.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
South Korea's president reverses martial law order after nationwide outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late-night TV address on Tuesday and was immediately met with defiance from opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Chaos Plays Out at South Korea’s Legislature Building After Declaration of Martial Law
Soldiers wearing helmets and carrying long guns pushed back against people who tried to enter the National Assembly, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
