Martial Law in South Korea Tests Biden and a Key U.S. Alliance

The Biden administration has hailed South Korea as a model democracy and bolstered military ties as it relies on the country as a bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia.

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US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law

Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.
ABC News - 7h
South Korea’s brief martial-law showdown: What U.S. investors need to know

Investors weathered a geopolitical whirlwind on Tuesday — with a declaration of martial law by South Korea’s president sparking flows into haven assets, sinking the country’s currency and raising ...
MarketWatch - 6h
Martial Law in South Korea

South Korea’s president hands power to the military
BBC News - 12h
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 - 6h
Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.
BBC News - 17h
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 - 4h
Parliament calls for lifting of martial law in South Korea

Yahoo News - 16h