Yoon Suk Yeol, the scandal-hit president who declared martial law

Yoon's future is in the balance after he declared martial law and then withdrew it within hours.

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Declares Martial Law, Then Backs Down

Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order.
The New York Times - 18h
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
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 law
Financial Times - 21h
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