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Who Will Be New Jersey’s Next Governor? It’s Wide Open.
At least 10 candidates are vying for attention, including two members of Congress, two mayors, a far-right radio host and a former state senator known as “Ed the Trucker.”The New York Times - 38m -
The leftwing firebrand who could be South Korea’s next leader
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung seen as frontrunner in potential electionFinancial Times - 13h -
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - 3d -
After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader
The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.The New York Times - 3d -
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
6 Florida leaders who could shake up the state's politics
President-elect Trump’s poaching of a number of high-profile Florida officials to serve in his second administration is creating openings for a new slate of leaders in the Sunshine State. Trump ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
‘No one knows who is in charge’: South Korea’s president clings to office
Fears of power vacuum after Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment voteFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Five players who could sign MLB's next big contract, and why it might take a while to beat Aaron Judge's $360M
Juan Soto just signed the biggest deal in MLB history, so who will be the next member of the Big Contract Club?CBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
He Might Be South Korea's Next President. All He Has to Do Is Impeach the Current One.
Following the short-lived attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law, opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is now within striking distance of his nation’s top job.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
The ruling party and prime minister will handle state affairs, not Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law. The opposition calls the arrangement illegal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
South Korea Unsure Who Is Running the Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Three New York Rangers Who Could Be Traded Next
The Rangers got their roster shakeup started by trading former captain Jacob Trouba. Which Rangers could be on the move next?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Martial law briefly came to South Korea. Could it happen here?
Is South Korea’s legislative rejection of an autocratic president’s declaration of martial law a one-off — or an object lesson for President-elect Donald Trump?The Hill - Dec. 6 -
‘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 South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, could put citizens in “great danger” if he ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
South Korean President Could Declare Martial Law Again, Says Ruling Party Leader
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote as early as Saturday after placing South Korea under martial law for several hours.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again
Leader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s People Power party calls for him to step down immediatelyFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?
Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Who is Darren Millar, next Senedd Tory leader?
The Welsh Conservative chief whip is the only candidate set to take over from Andrew RT Davies.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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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 -
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 -
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 short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks
An extraordinary political drama in South Korea is likely to compound an already gloomy outlook for Asia's fourth-largest economy, analysts say.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.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 -
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 -
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial 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 -
