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Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says
The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”The New York Times - 11h -
South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it
Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.BBC News - 22h -
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.BBC News - 1d -
Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears
Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.BBC News - 1d -
Mexican troops seize record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state
Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north in what officials are calling the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's historyABC News - 4h -
Pakistani troops kill 5 insurgents in a raid on their hideout in restive northwest
Pakistan's military says its troops have raided a militant hideout in the restive northwest, resulting in a shootout in which five insurgents were killed and two others were woundedABC News - 3h -
Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live
Yoon completes dramatic U-turn by lifting martial law hours after announcing it, after unanimous vote from MPs against the measure and widespread outcry. The White House has said it is “closely” ...The Guardian - 15h -
Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops
Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troopsABC News - 3h -
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A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - 1h -
Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address
Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 14h -
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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 - 12h -
Alleged North Korea operative uncovered in the U.S.
The Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national for working as a North Korean operative to ship guns and ammunition from the U.S. for a potential attack against South Korea. CBS News' Rob ...CBS News - 22h -
Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea
Plus, become a gladiator for a day.The New York Times - 22h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 20h -
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 - 14h -
South Korea’s Yoon lifts martial law order
President abandons plan after parliament rejects his emergency decreeFinancial Times - 17h -
South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil
Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilisesFinancial Times - 8h -
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 - 10h -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - 8h -
South Korea’s tumult is a symptom of China-US strife
As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with riskFinancial Times - 7h -
Why South Korea’s Leader Made Such a Fateful Decision
A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.The New York Times - 7h -
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.BBC News - 2h -
Why South Korea’s Leader Made Such a Fateful Decision
A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.The New York Times - 5h -
High-profile South Korean cabinet ministers offer to resign
Moves pile pressure on President Yoon Suk Yeol to leave office after failed attempt to impose martial lawFinancial Times - 2h -
South Korea parliament votes to defy president, lift martial law order
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.CBS News - 1d -
Read President Yoon’s Speech Declaring Martial Law in South Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol made the extraordinary declaration in an unannounced speech to the nation on Tuesday night.The New York Times - 1d -
Why has this happened now?
Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - 12h -
U.S. charges Chinese national for exporting guns and ammo to North Korea
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.CBS News - 22h
