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Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - 6d -
South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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. South Korea’s ruling party says it will block a move by ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How South Korea’s president could be removed from office
Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment bid after his failed attempt to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament nears a vote on their impeachments
South Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streetsABC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea's president replaces his defense chief, who said troops exercising martial law were acting on his orders
South Korea's president replaces his defense chief, who said troops exercising martial law were acting on his ordersABC News - Dec. 4 -
Ex-Proud Boys leader to testify in defense of police officer accused of tipping off group
Enrique Tarrio, former national chair of the Proud Boys, is set to take the stand Thursday to testify in defense of a police officer accused of tipping off the right-wing extremist group leader to ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Police raid migrant smuggling ring accused over small boat Channel crossings
More than 500 officers participated in the operation, which was co-ordinated with British, French and European agencies. Police have carried out dawn raids in several cities in Germany and France ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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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 -
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 -
Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role
Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
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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 -
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Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder
Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Nomura chief apologises after ex-employee charged with clients’ attempted murder
Former wealth management staff arrested after allegedly setting customers’ house on fireFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ex-Kansas Police Detective Found Dead on First Day of His Trial
Roger Golubski, who had been accused of raping and terrorizing Black women, was found dead on his back porch on Monday as his federal trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ex-House staffer facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition: Capitol Police
A former House staffer is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition after “officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition” in his bag at the Cannon House Office ...The Hill - Dec. 2
