What to know about South Korea and its short-lived but chaotic declaration of martial law

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  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
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  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

• 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

• What led to South Korea's president declaring martial law?

  South Korea's president lifted the martial law he imposed on Tuesday after the parliament defied him by voting to overturn it. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins ...
  
  CBS News - 10h
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  Confusion and fear spread as South Korean leader declares martial law. Here's what to know

  Yahoo News - 15h

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